1. How are you doing? And what’s the first thing that comes to
mind when you hear “South Africa”
Then i think of vuvuzela's and Nelson Mandela
2. We know you are from Rotterdam, you DJ, and producer
music. Tell us more about yourself.
I practice
kickboxing…..i have 2 sons and a wife…..and i'm healthy!
3. How did
you find yourself in the career of music?
Passion for
music. Thats basically it. And dont moan and look at others with succes but
work your ass off……thats how i did it. The money and the chicks didnt make me
do it! Hahaha
4. What
has been the biggest challenge that you have faced in the industry and how have
you overcome them to get to where you are today? Any lessons learnt you can
share with upcoming dj’s/producers?
Havent had
any challenges or so. Just trying my best to reach a higher level every year. A
lesson for young folks trying to get there for a living……spend every spare
minute you have left working in the studio. So no girlfriends or boyfriends……..work
and get your releases out there on the bigger labels!!!!!! ;)
5. Its
currently Ibiza season, when was the 1st time you visited ibiza, and what do
you remember from the experience?
I went there
when i was 18 yrs old with my girlfriend at the time. I remember Pacha when
they still played cool quality house and techno instead of annoying EDM.
6. In
todays time the dance music scene is flooding with new talent, tell us about your
first big break both as a producer and a dj?
That
happened when i produced a few records short after each other with Wally Lopez, Peter Gelderblom and some solo stuff back in 2006/2007 ….. Things went nuts
from then on! :)
7. Out of
all the tracks you have produced, which one always gets the crowd going
insane?'
Work this on toolroom Records. And my remix for Man With The Red Face.
8. In celebrations of
Toolroom Records turning 10 you were giving the task of remixing Mark Knight
and Funkagenda- Man With The Red Face, what was the experience like and how did
you go about the remix?
The remix
fell together quite easy. Those parts are just awesome. The original was an all
time fav of mine already as well as the version of Laurent Garnier back in the
days. So it brought back great memories for me. The way Mark Knight and Funkagenda covered it was just fabulous. Still playing it once in a while
instead of my own remix!
9. How would
you describe your music in 3 words?
Sleazy Funky Ass-Shaking
10. If you
could change anything about the electronic music industry what would it be and
why?
I would ban EDM. Its so ear damaging and its a true libido killer!!!
11. Does
anyone in particular influence your music? Which producers/ djs do you look up
to?
It's
definitely been peace division from back in the days. The way they program
beats is just insane. I also admire Shadow Child's and Onno's talents!!!
12. In
your eyes which rising talents should we be on the watch for in the future?
There are
too much great producers these days. If i had to pick just one…..it would be Bontan!!!!
13. We see
you were a football player, so we have to ask which team do you root for?
I played for
the dutch youth squad and Sparta Rotterdam when i was young. So i am a Sparta Rotterdam supporter. After that FEYENOORD ROTTERDAM ofcourse :)
Any last
messages for your fans
Thanx for
all the support in the years folks. Big hug for every single one of you!!!!!! You
made me do it!!!! (quite cliche isnt it? Hahaha)