You have played in a
lot of places. Do you have any favorite party?
Honestly, every gig
is a special experience for me, no matter if I play abroad or have local gig. Yes,
I played in Athens, Sofia, Zagreb… With big names in the scene such as Cause 4
Concern, Nymfo, Mefjus etc. … I can’t
pick a favorite party, I love to play for the ravers here in Skopje, but I must
say that the crowd in Leskovac, Serbia makes one of the best atmospheres too!
Pure vibes! Will gladly spin there again!
From that “kid” from the
parties, you managed in few years to build yourself into being dj and host of a
radio show. Was the effort worth it?
I’m glad You ask me
this question. Effort and working “on the case” is important, but not so
much as the commitment, sincere love and sacrifice for the music! Those three
are essential if You want to be fulfilled, happy and respected for Your work! Yes, I went from
the dance floor into the dj-booth, but before I ever had the chance to spin
some tunes in the club, firstly I explored drum & bass music and lifestyle
for 5-6 years, in all of His flavors, bitter and sweet… Since my first public
appearance I constantly upgrade myself as a dj, radio show host and promoter,
because You know, it’s a true jungle out there and You’ve got to endure the
struggle! “Is it really worth it”? Of course m8! I’m pleased with my achievements
and where I find myself now, but I won’t stop here…
What was the turn
point for you to show interests in being a dj?
-There was no turn
point, it came like a natural progression to me, since I first become a radio
dj, then a club dj. Also, many of my m8’s were into the deejaying already, so Our
hangouts included mixing practice
too.
Together with
Aleksandar Nikolovski – Nultabyte, for 4 years you run the show “Neuritmix” on
StudentFm here in Skopje. How did it all
start, and are you happy with the outcome of the show?
Bas(s)ically, We
shared similar taste for d’n’b, so that’s why Nulta invited me to run the show
together. He started it, had 6 episodes alone, now We have 180. The show goes
on air and streaming every Wednesday, from 20 – 22pm., promoting mostly deep,
dark and neurofunk oriented drum & bass. We had many guests mixing live and/or
presenting they’re music, dozen of guest mixes too. Every year We have a
birthday bash to celebrate the existence of the show, first was with massive
line up of almost every local drum & bass dj, second and third were with
regional artists L33(Bulgaria) and Bitz (Serbia), and for the fourth We brought
Linden, dj and producer form Belfast - Ireland, here in Skopje. Established
Ourselves in the local drum & bass scene, We are well recognized by the
public. The outcome is totally positive, and yes, I’m pleased with it! Continuing
forward, We'll see what the future holds…
Everyone who ever started
listening to dnb usually has a first favorite song. What was that first song
for you?
Hmmm… This is a hard
one… But If I must pick just one, I would say Bad Company – Bullet Time (Spor
rmx)! Still my favorite! Included in this podcast! Yeah!
You probably listen to
lot of tunes; tell us your last favorite artist and tunes name a few.
I’m constantly “digging” for fresh tunes and checking out new
producers, for my radio show and to play in the club as well! But I never
forget the “good old bones” like: Audio, Phace & Misanthrop, Noisia, Nymfo,
C4C, Zero Method, Icicle, Optiv, Technical Itch, dBridge, Survival, Commix,
Calibre, Big Bud, Amit… (To answer the question) Couple of producers that catch
my ear these days are: Billain, Mefjus, Amoss, Allied, Inward Phase, Roy Green
& Protone, Skeptical, Neonlight, Wintermute, Inside Info, Akov, Fade, Disphonia,
Ben Kama, Teddy KillerZ, Hybris, Fre4knc, Ruffhouse, TR Tactics... As for
tunes, check out these: Billain – Colossus / Neonlight – Kosmonaut / Amoss –
Calokan / Hybris – Night Boss / Ben Kama – Silence Is Golden / Disphonia – War
Bunker / Akov – Crude Tactics / Mefjus – Continuous / Ruffhouse – Pellet /
Fre4knc – Marching Cube VIP / TR Tactics – Gloom.
Where can people see
you play, any future gigs, travels?
I play mostly in Our local drum & bass
stronghold – club “Kapan An” in Skopje, at least once a month. Drum & bass
party’s are happening there every Saturday night for years! I have monthly
residency called “Bassothรจque” in club Wire,
Kumanovo too. Will play in near future abroad in Serbia: Leskovac again, Novi
Sad is also on the agenda, and maby in Belgrade too. I’m already booked for New
Year’s Eve in club “Kapan An”, welcoming the new 2015 with bass! See ya’ on the
dancefloor m8’s! CheerZ!
