CityPages Kuwait June 2016 Issue June 2016 | Page 92

Tell us of the collaborations you have done so
far?
I have been working with artists such as Terrence
Parker, Louie Vega, Carl Craig, Ron Trent, Josh Butler,
Supernova, KORT, Priism and Juliet Fox so far and had
the honour to release on labels such as Defected, Planet
E, KMS, Toolroom, Cajual, Azuli, Soul Heaven etc. I
appreciate that the effort my collaborators and I put in
those projects gets such good response. I feel blessed to
work with amazing artists who all inspired me in their
own special way.
Who have you always dreamt of working with
and why?
There are way too many great artists to mention now,
but I would love to work with Timberland, Mark Ronson
and James Blake one day. They are incredibly gifted
musicians.
Tell us about your latest projects?
I am working on several projects at the moment. One
of them will be released on Future Vision World, which
happened in collaboration with Ron Trent. Besides
that, I am working on my debut album and some other
projects, one of them being with the British House
producer Josh Butler.
What are your plans for launching your own
full album?
My album will definitely show a more personal side
of me. I have finally found the direction I want to go
but good things take their time. There’s no rush in
releasing the album, I want it to completely represent
me, therefore I am going to take the time that is needed.
How do you feel about the music industry
today?
I definitely know more about it, through my studies
but mostly through experience. Today I am able to
see the different sides of the industry - with age comes
knowledge! I am more careful nowadays and more
precise when it comes to working with people but also
when it comes to discussing details regarding contracts
etc. I think it’s good to know about these things.
What musical instruments do you play?
I can play the piano and guitar basics, but I would love
to learn more instruments.
What are your hobbies besides music?
I love art, fashion and learning about other cultures.
I really enjoy going to exhibitions to interpret the
paintings and get inspired. I do sometimes paint as well;
I think it’s a nice way to relax. Another hobby of mine
is jogging; it is the perfect stress release besides music.

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Share with us your proudest moment in your
career so far?
I guess that was when my first release came out on
Defected, my favourite House label. I feel really blessed
to be able to release on a label that actually introduced
me into House music. I have huge respect for Simon
Dunmore, the label boss of Defected, for making an
Indie label as big as it is today. It shows that hard work
pays off.
JUNE, 2016