Showing posts with label Hip Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hip Hop. Show all posts
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?
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!
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!
Sunday Headaches
Ouch.
That four letter word seems like a pretty adequate way to summarise the general feeling for us come Sunday morning and after this weekend, it couldn't be more relevant. Despite the feelings of dizziness, nausea and vertigo, we decided to shoot out some of the tracks we've received over the two day break. It's a random collection and theres no method to our madness, so just enjoy the tracks and download and play them - pretty damn simple if you ask me. Oh and one last thing before we jump into it... we are currently asking YOU the readers who you would like us to feature next! It's a status update on out Facebook page and you can reach it by hitting : http://www.facebook.com/fridgejetmusic. DO IT!
Afrojack is simply amazing. It's very hard to find words to describe what he does, but the Dutch house producer seems to have a nack for writing tunes people want to hear. The latest 'Ministry of Sound' album 'Underground' is a testament to just how hot he is right now, with his tracks taking up over 50% of the first CD. He splattered his signature goodness all over Family nightclub recently and for punters who were lucky enough to experience it first hand, things got a little crazy. We've included two bootlegs for anyone who's as addicted to him as we are. You have the man himself, Angger Dimas and Walta to thank for these!
Brodinski has made a name for himself via a series of versatile and ear catching productions and he could probably ride his wave of success all the way to retirement - but he's not. Still putting in more effort than ever, its amazing how different the French producer is in comparison to his Parisian peers. The guys programming is straight up impeccable and its easy to be left dumbfounded at the lack of limits he holds. Want proof? Check out his 'My Jerk' mixtape thats just dropped. After a string of electro/bassline and club productions, Louis smashed a straight hip-hop tape from nowhere, conjuring up what I can only describe as magic! We've also included a bit of Skream, a tune Brodinski favours highly and posted on his rad blog SmokeMashine! Check it out.
We got a line to us dropped about upcoming DJ and producer Danny Dove and we'll safely say we must have missed his introduction to the world. With the name ringing no bells what-so-ever, we were surprised to learn the kid already has remixes for the likes of Moby and Empire of the Sun, alongside having airplay on Pete Tong's Essential Selection radio show. Wow! His latest EP out on Glam Rox Records has a big room uplifting feel, including remixes from eSquire, Alex Miles and a cool dubstremental. We've included a few tunes for you to get a taste and if you like the EP be sure to buy the 'One Life' EP right HERE!
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