Real Name: Amine Bellafqih
Stage Name: Amine Maxwell
Born: 1996
Hometown: Salé, Morocco
Genres: Trance, Uplifting Trance, Progressive Trance
Years Active: 2013 – Present
Labels: AVA Recordings, Monstercat Silk, Suanda Music, Sub.Mission Recordings, Abora Recordings, Monster Pure, Always Alive Recordings
🌅 Early Life and Musical Influences
Amine Maxwell, born in Salé, Morocco, discovered his passion for electronic music at a young age. His first exposure to EDM came in 2005 through Morocco’s Hit Radio, where he began exploring various subgenres of electronic dance music. By 2010, he had fallen in love with the melodic energy of trance music, influenced by radio shows such as Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance and Above & Beyond’s Trance Around the World.
Inspired by trance icons like Andy Blueman, Aly & Fila, and Ferry Corsten, Amine decided to delve into music production. After self-teaching music production software and crafting his sound, he released his debut track “Voice of Spring,” which was signed by the German label Vectiva Recordings, marking the beginning of his professional career.
🚀 Rise in the Trance Scene
Amine steadily built a name in the trance scene with his blend of uplifting melodies, emotional breakdowns, and driving basslines. His collaborations and solo releases have appeared on globally respected trance labels. Notably, he has released music on AVA White (a sublabel of AVA Recordings run by Andy Moor & Somna), and on Monstercat Silk, where he reached a broader progressive audience.
🔥 Notable Tracks and Collaborations
- \”Fireflies\” (with Mhammed El Alami) – Monstercat Silk
- \”Her Soul\” – Sub.Mission Recordings
- \”Before I Wake\” – AVA White
- \”Majestic\” – Suanda True
- \”Spectrum\” – Abora Recordings
- \”Release Yourself\” (with Mhammed El Alami) – Monster Pure
- \”Echoes of the Night\” – Suanda True
- \”Ephemeral\” – supported by several DJs in the uplifting trance scene
Amine has worked with producers such as Mhammed El Alami, Manuel Rocca, and has remixed tracks for various international artists.
🌍 Recognition and Support
Amine’s productions have gained regular support from top trance DJs like:
- Armin van Buuren
- Aly & Fila
- Andrew Rayel
- Manuel Le Saux
- Roger Shah
- Allen Watts
His tracks have been featured in A State of Trance, FSOE Radio, and other prominent trance radio shows, affirming his growing impact in the global trance scene.
🎧 Style and Influence
Amine is known for his emotional and uplifting style, often blending orchestral elements with energetic trance foundations. His music typically features atmospheric intros, lush breakdowns, and euphoric climaxes, aimed at evoking deep emotional responses from listeners.
🌠 Legacy and Future
Amine represents a new wave of trance talent from North Africa, bringing Moroccan creativity and emotion into the international EDM landscape. As he continues to release new music and expand his reach globally, he remains a rising figure to watch in the uplifting and progressive trance community.