DRUM & BASS 41
2016 / ISSUE 88
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INTERVIEW:
ALIBI
Arren Haynes | Guestlist
So Alibi both DJ Chap & Level 2, how did you first meet? We are not sure, but it was almost ten years ago at some drum & bass party in São Paulo. Since we met we’ ve been friends, was very easy!
What is it that you like about each other? Chap: I don’ t like anything about Pedro! No I’ m just kidding, Pedro is a very nice guy. He’ s happy and motivated, I always learn something new with him. Level2: Me too, I don’ t like Fabio, and I’ m not kidding! Chap: Come on!? You love me, I know!
You’ re one of V’ s new talents, what’ s it been like working with them? V Recordings is one of the most important labels in drum & bass history. Bryan Gee is a living legend, we respect his history so much. For us it’ s more than a pleasure to work with the V Recordings family.
How did working with them first come about? Bryan has always had special attention on Brazilian drum & bass, along with DJ Marky, Patife & DJ Andy are always supporting the new generation. So we can say; it was a combination of things that happened and now we are here!
You’ re based in Brazil, any plans to move up to Europe? We really enjoy our country! But if we have the chance to move to
Europe to get more experience that’ ll be nice!
How is the scene down in Brazil right now? The drum & bass scene in Brazil is solid, we never stop! Maybe we need more investments coming from the media channels. Also we think that the club / party / festival owners need to open their minds when the subject is drum & bass. We had the chance to play outside Brazil, and it’ s an amazing sensation to play every week to a big crowd of people that really enjoy and know the sounds you are playing. Talking about the artists though, and the scene is growing up! A lot of great producers like L Side, Critycal Dub, Unreal, Urbandawn, Nitri and Andrezz are doing a very nice job. New faces like DJ Sound Energy, Shotik & J-Brown and DJ Dogface are improving their sounds everyday! And we can’ t forget to say names like S. P. Y & BTK; these guys live outside of
Brazil but they are always supporting the Brazilian scene.
Does the scene differ much in Brazil to here in the UK? Yeah, for sure. If you are a drum & bass DJ in Brazil, especially in São Paulo where the scene is the most concentrated, you can play anywhere in the world! It’ s because here we need to play all kinds of drum & bass at one party.
When did you first discover drum & bass? Chap: 2000? Because of a wall!
Wrote on the wall was the following words- DRUM N BASS in red ink, and I thought‘ what the hell is this?’ Level2: Some friends invited me to go to Marky’ s party, it was my first contact in 2001. So inspiring!
What did you like about it? Drum & Bass is magic and has changed our lives. Drum & Bass is all about love, about respect, about friendship- it’ s a lifestyle.
“ Wrote on the wall was the following words- DRUM N BASS in red ink and I thought, what the hell is this?’’
What is the message you would like to get across in your music? Have fun. Enjoy your life, friends and all the good moments.
What was your proudest moment? Our first time at Sun & Bass festival, such a special moment for both of us.
If you could play a gig anywhere in the world- where would that be? A big party in front of the Pyramids in Egypt. Would be amazing!
Or a big drum & bass rave over the Brazilian littoral in the summer.
What are you most in love with right now? We are very happy to participate of the new Hospital records release The Future Sound Of Brazil alongside S. P. Y, Bungle, Urbandawn, Simplification, Translate & +. We are loving these new things that are happening to us!
What ideas changed your life? The main changes comes when you realise that life is too short.
What’ s the worst thing you have a reputation for? It’ s not our fault, but we are Brazilians and have the reputation of always being late.
Who would be in your ultimate band? Drums- Richard L Spencer( The Winstons) Amen break! Bass- Flea Guitar- Hendriz Vocals- Diane Charlemage; MC Fats; MC DRS; & Cleveland Watiks DJ- Marky Producer- Quincy Jones
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