is made for the dancefloor so the bassline becomes key… if a track is made for radio or pure listening then you know the structure of the track just has to be right, strings, keys, vocals, the works should just speak to the listener.
5. What are the biggest barriers new Deejays/producers faces?
I’d say lack of support from the more established deejays and producers. Also radio stations not willing to give more opportunities to unknown names unless they are backed by a big name so and so.
6. How important do you think it is to have your music mastered commercially? Can you do it yourself as effectively and what tools would you recommend?
I’ve always believed that when you produce a track, one should never master it themselves.
A second or third ear should be used because what you think is correct may not necessarily meet the standard of what is actually out there. When I was on Bomba Recordz I had all the tracks we released on Traxsource mastered by a guy in London. So I guess yes I think it is important to pay the right people to do your mastering. Unfortunately no I don’t master, for our label I leave that to Andy Compton.
7.What do you believe is the secret to your success as a Deejay/producer?
Successful, me? Hahahhaa I still feel I have a lot more to achieve until I can say I am successful. But I’d say the secret to any success is maintaining originality and staying true to who you are.
8 Any advice for the aspiring Deejays/producers out there?
Keep at it and don’t give up… as long as you believe in yourself then you can achieve anything.