Brenmar and Mele Production Mini Mixes for FACTMAG

Today, Fact Magazine have graced us with the first instalment who they believe to be their top 10 producers to watch in 2011. Not only that, they have also provided us with mini-mixes from each of the artists, which give us an insight into all their new (and mostly unreleased!) productions. So, here's to my two favourites of their choices; mixes and interviews from Brenmar and Melé. This is the second mix within a week we've had from Brenmar, so there is an indication of his ridiculous (seemingly continuous) work flow. As well as Brenmar, Mele has been a favourite of mine for a while too. You can catch my interview from a few months back with him here too!

Otherwise, enjoy these mixes!

Melé Production minimix for FACT magazine by Melé

Fact Mini-Mix (all new exclusives!!) by BRENMAR

Medling with Melé

There's a man with a CV boasting multiple EP releases, Radio 1 guests mixes for Toddla T and massive support from an array of artists. Hence, there's no wondering why everyone in the business is tipping Krissy Peers, better known as Melé for big things. Playing checkers with the top at only 18, this young prodigy puts out every kind of genre from House, Electro, Grime or UK Garage. Our Manchester based broheim, Leo, managed to catch a moment of his time to get the latest.

Can you explain Melé's sound in 3 words.
I-don't-know.

At only 18, your already mustering up some of the freshest tracks to grace our ears. Where did it all start for you?
I started producing about 3 or 4 years ago. Seriously for about a year & a half though.

What else would you say helped you get seen? Other than some pretty impressive productions. What artists gave you you initial break through?
Sinden has really helped me out from the beginning of the whole mele thing which is cool. but also guys like l-vis 1990 & herve have helped me along the way.

With huge numbers of artists cueing up to get you on remix duties, the brand new release of your 'Bombay EP' on Mixpak Records and upcoming releases on Sindens groundbreaking 'Grizzly' label and Herve's 'Cheap Thrills', 2010 is shaping up to being a pretty busy year!What else have you got in the pipeline that we can look forward to?
I've just finished a track for a compilation Enchufada are doing called "Hard Ass Sessions", which is basically some artist's having a go at making a kuduro influenced track, really cool idea. Other than that a remix for Greenmoney which will be coming out on A-trak's Fools Gold. that about it really, I'm just seeing where things take me!

I look forward to hearing your take on Kuduro! For your remix on the Greenmoney EP, who were you approached by at Fools Gold? Was it A-Trak himself?
Nope it wasnt, i had been chatting to the greenmoney guys for a while & they had been saying they wanted me to remix this track with mz bratt they had for a long time before it was signed to fools gold. so fools gold was just a big bonus i suppose!

Definitely! How does it feel receiving support from the likes of A-Trak, Sinden and Brodinski, to name a few, so early on in your career?
It's really cool that all these guy's like my tracks, also a bit surreal at the same time.

Do you reckon this put a lot of added pressure on you whilst making your productions?
Not really, its made me more confident if anything.

Would you ever consider doing a collaboration? If so who would you like to work with?
Yeah I would love to. I don't think it work's when people just do collab's for the sake of them though, I would to work with MIA one day!

Who's/what your biggest musical influence?
Liam Howlett for sure.

Any artists your strongly backing for big things this year?
Brey on an experimental tip is doing some really cool stuff. I may be starting a label with him end of this year but that's early days. Google his terror danjah remix!

What are your opinion on blogs? Do they help the music scene develop and move forward or are they a hindrance?
yeah definitely they are cool. they can help break you to people who may not have heard of you before, i know they have helped me a bit.

Where Did Your Name Come From?
In about September last year my stuff was just starting to get recognized. I was producing under a different name (which was crap & I'm not going to share it) & i remember l-vis 1990 just told me one day that i needed to change it. I thought Mele sounded alright so i went with it.

What's your favourite fruit?
Orange, although i am not a fruit eater.

What's been the biggest highlight for Mele so far? Any particular set you've played or proud moment you want to share?
there hasnt been 1 big highlight really. playing chibuku in liverpool a few weeks back will always stick with me i think, it was one of them really spontaneous things, but pretty amazing!

Thanks for the chat and we look forward to hearing more soon!
TA!

Follow the lad on twitter for the greatest of the latest. Fridge Out!

FJ EXCLUSIVE 001: BRODINSKI

Having a chat with a name like Brodinski is a truly eye opening experience. Firstly, its amazing how someone can keep such a level head after killing it for so long. Secondly, it's always a good feeling to ask the questions you've always wanted to know. Read on and check out our exclusive interview with the man himself, providing our first chapter in a string of international interviews to come. The Parisian superstar chats about hip-hop, blogging, his production partners and more! Enjoy it folks. 

FJ: Your smack bang in the middle of a stellar music career, what started it all?

Well, I remember loving music a lot and also playing music a lot. Now it's my job! What more can I say really?

Simple as that! Tell us about 'Bad Runner' on Mental Groove in 2007. Was that something you spent countless hours on?

Man, I did 'Bad Runner' in four hours! I'm honestly not really proud of it because it was my very first try in the studio and everyone loved it, so it was very hard to repeat the same thing right after - you know what I mean? But now I'm really just focusing on the music I love and trying to entertain people as much as I can!

In regards to 'My Jerk', what made you turn around and produce a complete hip-hop tape?

I think its important for people to hear what I love. It's sometimes very difficult for me to just keep to one side and just continue playing exactly the same style of music all the time. To be honest, it's cool if people don't like, or if they dig it! I just want people to discover some other kinds of music. I'd never play that sort of stuff in a club!

The Brodinski banner has splattered itself all round the world. Got a favourite place to rock out?

Social Club in Paris is on top at the moment. I really love Europe in general because the club culture is truly amazing. After that, I really love to discover different places like Asia, Australia and the USA.

Your run a blog entitled 'Smoke Mashine'. Is that just another way to interact with fans?

Mmm, I more think I can interact with my fans via Myspace, Twitter and Facebook. But my blog is something else. It's something for people who love hip hop and RnB in another way. It's really cool because I can put up some polo or horses tapestries and people will like it!

You've spent time doing production with the likes of Noob, Mumdance and your production partner Yuksek. Do you like having a partner in the studio?

I love to have somebody with me! Honestly, I just can't produce alone. I don't have the capacity to do it! It's so amazing to do music with some other like minded people. I really love it! I'm working with some more producers right now though, please don't tell anyone! 

Who's hot on the scene right now? Is everyone as busy as you?

Highbloo is hot, Mele is hot, French Fries is hot, Tony Senghore is hot, Egyptrixx is hot... and I'm pretty sure I would be forgetting some! And yes, you really don't have to worry about me. I have plenty of time to enjoy myself! (Laughs)

Thanks for your time mate!

Incase you missed it recently

Brodinski - My Jerk (Mixtape)

A tune from Mele, as mentioned in the interview! This kid is a real up and comer and considering his age, its pretty safe to say there's some big things coming from him soon!

Mele - Digits (Bootleg)