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What's your studio setup?
In my home studio I use a desktop computer and prefer to use Ableton with controllers and lots of vsts like Komplete and Native Instruments etc. Majority of the time I like to play my own instrumental melodies through my midi keyboards instead of using samples and I love creating my own drum riffs,makes it more unique.
Are you excited about starting your own label?
I'm very excited,it's something I've wanted to do for a while now. I will be launching it in 2016 with a great friend of mine,DJ Montana from Holland. Initially it will be a platform to release our production collaborations but we are scouting for new talented producers to add in the near future. It will be quality House/Tech productions,real floorfillers!
Beside music, how do you chill?
I like to read,meditate,run with my dog and watch movies or documentaries about tornados!.
Whats your favourite track of all time?
There really are too many to choose from throughout the years, Age of love,Goldfrapp - Strict Machine,Motorcycle - As the rush comes,Massive attack - Unfinished symphony,Paul Oakenfold's - Southern Sun,Blackbox - ride on Time. I was also lucky enough to work with Blackbox a few years ago in the studio on a remake of Ride on time.That was a childhood dream right there!
Your husband is very supportive of your career, any plans for more kiddies along the way?
Yes and I'm lucky to have a wonderful son already who is my best buddy. It would be great to give him a sibling in the future,so maybe when I feel the time is right I will yes.
Any advice for aspiring DJs?
Be passionate,be persistent and believe in yourself. Do your homework,be respectful and surround yourself with genuine supportive people.
What are your plans for 2016 and beyond?
I've just finished working on two tracks with Chicco Secchi which will be released in Jan 2016. Currently I'm working on a few tracks with my great friend Andrea Mazzali that are geared towards the festival circuits for 2016 . I have my label launch and releases to look forward to and I'll be releasing some of my own individual tracks too. I'll continue working as a topline writer but I feel I'd like to take on more live gigs and tours. I'm very focused and have a lot I want to yet achieve but mainly I intend to be happy and have a lot of fun doing it! :-)
Whats your favourite track of all time?
There really are too many to choose from throughout the years,I love age of love,Motorcycle - As the rush comes,Massive attack - Unfinished symphony,Paul Oakenfold's - Southern Sun,Blackbox - ride on Time. I was also lucky enough to work with Blackbox a few years ago in the studio on a remake of Ride on time.That was a childhood dream right there!
Your husband is very supportive of your career, any plans for more kiddies along the way?
Yes he is and I'm lucky to have a wonderful son already who is my best buddy. It would be great to give him a sibling in the future,so maybe when I feel the time is right I will yes.
" It doesn't bother me what technology a DJ uses, the most important thing is track selection. It is however a lot easier for a travelling DJ not having to drag a heavy bag of records around! "
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