A Deeper Addiction With Adie

Hello Adie , Thank you for taking time out to do this interview with us. Its a  bit of a big deal.. :P

Awh I feel honoured ;)

1.     What’s the best thing about living in South Africa?

To narrow it down to just one thing is quite difficult, the people, the scenery, the food, the women… I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else in the world!

2.     The name Adie is fast becoming a native in South African house scene. How did you get into music and what makes you stand out?

I’ve always had a keen interest in music. I taught myself the basics of music as a kid as well as one or 2 instruments, but it was actually by accident that I got into the DJ scene. A friend of mine had some DJ software on his laptop and I was playing around with it combining my favourite songs and I just fell inlove.

What makes Adie different and stand out is I’d have to say my ability to understand the music. When I play I immerse myself in the music and often I’m criticized for the lack of interaction I have with the crowd but I’m constantly focused and trying to put my all into at any given moment.

3.     Not so long ago released your new Compilation Addicted 2 what inspired the album and how has it been received by all your fans?

Well Addicted is a brand I started last year doing events and monthly podcasts to showcase my taste in music. Over the last year my style both with producing and DJing has shifted quite drastically. Both my previous albums have been a product of my music taste and people have bought into it so I’m happy.

4.     Mixing a compilation album is no easy task. We are bombarded with fantastic music daily so how did you go about selecting the track list?

I wish it was as easy as putting your favourite songs on a compilation but unfortunately the music industry doesn’t work like that. As it was with the first Addicted, the content is chosen from the catalogue of content owned by the record label. I just sift through it and find the tracks that represent my taste and then I put them in a sequence that I feel people will enjoy.

5.     Would I lie to you is your next release, what was the inspiration behind the track and why did you decide to re-work a classic which is older than you are?

The idea was actually inspired by my label manager, Nic. We all know the original and he approached me one day saying he had this idea could I do it. Deep House covers are becoming quite popular in today’s scene so I jumped on the opportunity and put something together.

6.     Apple Gule features on the vocals, how did you decide to use male vocals for the track as opposed to female vocals?

It was also Nic’s idea to feature Apple on the single as we had this amazingly talented vocalist in our repertoire and no place to use him. I pitched the idea to him and he was keen so we went into studio and that’s about it.

7.     Who are some producer/musicians you look up to and why

Surprisingly there aren’t many musician/producers I look up to or draw inspiration from. When I’m working on something I will relate it with someone who’s style is similar. So if it’s very drummy I will draw inspiration from the likes of Wild Culture or Mario Basanov, if it’s very synthy and melodic I will look at David August and Finnebassen.

8.     We believe every artist has a message they are trying to portray to the world through their work. What message are you trying to send out through your music?

I suppose what I try to achieve with my music is to break boundaries with people’s opinions on the music they love / hate. I try incorporate different styles and attract a wider audience rather that trying to conform to one specific ideal. The more you can educate and open people’s minds, the easier it is to talk to them with your music.

9.     As a DJ do you think its best to play for the crowd or to be yourself and play for you/what you want to  play? What advice would you give to up and coming DJs

I think it’s a huge misconception for a DJ to believe that his musical taste is superior to that of his audience and try to force his taste onto them. We should all strive to connect with people instead of trying to go against them and do your own thing. That being said you should always stay true to yourself and people should be able to see that first hand in your performances.\

10.  If you were a song, what song would you be and why?

I’d have to say The Who – Behind Blue eyes. I’ll let you interpret that yourself ;)

11.  What are some of your fondest musical memories? In your house? In your neighborhood or town?

My fondest musical memories would have to be from when I was a kid. Before we all had cellphones and ipads. When I would listen to my favourite CDs in my Walkman to the point that they wouldn’t play anymore. The days where you actually concentrated on the music.

12.   A Deeper Addiction is the name of your weekly podcast, can you name 3 of your deeper addictions for us?

My favourite episodes of the podcast have surprisingly been the ones that have become most popular. There are some that when I’ve put them together I’ve been like “damn this is nice”

13.  If you could invent a new instrument, what would it sound like?

Probably an keyboard that could read my mind when I have a melody in my head that I can never get right haha.

14.  Any last messages for fan?

Well it’d have to be to keep supporting my music and make sure you support local talent J

Thank you Adie for doing this interview with us J