We chat to Bassive, about the future of Electro, some trade secrets and Dance music in Dubai...
Q:
Quite an interesting name you’ve chosen to release your music under, tell us a bit about how you came up with it?
A:
I kind of just played around with words, Bassive stands for ‘Massive Bass’ and I guess that is how I describe my style, it is how I feel about music and it defines this very deep sounding bass that I use.
Q:
France has pioneered some of EDM’s most noted DJ’s and producers, and has become world famous for that well known French House sound, as a French DJ yourself, how did the move to Dubai come about, and how would you compare the scene in the middle east, to back home?
A:
There has been a lot of cool events lately in Dubai with the participation of international DJ/Producers but the field is still growing and there is plenty of space to be occupied, Electro House is still not very popular only for the exception of a few annual concerts but it is on the right path even though it might take some time.
There is also a 21+ restriction for DJ’s that blocks young talent from showcasing their skills and I think that is a huge mistake.
The scene in France is much better considering that some of the biggest acts in EDM such as Daft Punk and recently Madeon have raised from there, people have more knowledge about music and there is some kind of movement going on with Electro House and recently Dubstep in Parisian clubs, raves and concerts wich is not ready to end at any time.
Q:
You’re productions really seem to have an immense impact on dance floors around the world, do you use hardware or software or a combination of both to get that incredible sound?
A:
I have always used FL Studio, it’s a great software, my set-up is pretty simple, computer, keyboard and some big speakers (my neighbors hate me)
Q:
You’ve remixed some of the greatest names in Electro, is there a track you’ve always wanted to remix, but you feel it might be a bit intimidating because of how huge it is?
A:
I'd love to see how good I can do with Fleguk – Bassive, and it would be funny to have a track named Felguk – Bassive (Bassive Remix)
Q:
Electro has gone through it’s fair share of changes since the early days, with a massive revival a few years back, and now heading towards a harder slightly more underground sound, where do you see electro and dance music in general going in the near and distant future?
A:
Minds are more open to new genres and sub genres, with game changers such as Porter Robinson, Zedd, Skrillex and Wolfgang Gartner, younger creative talents that are open to new styles and possibilities, Electro will always have a new and better sound that will most likely be appreciated, I can only see it going bigger just like Rock and Roll since the introduction of the electric guitar, DJ’s are the new rockstars.
Q:
Tell us a bit more about “Bad Family Recordings”, how you’re involved and what the mission is behind the label?
A:
I originally created Bad Family Recordings to sign some of my good producer friends who are incredibly talented and needed a place where they could publish their work and get noticed on Beatport, also for having more flexibility and control over my work.
It is Dubai’s first and only Electronic music record label focused on publishing ‘Bass Music’ from both local and international artists.
Q:
Each year brings new up & coming DJ’s and producers to the forefront, Who would you consider someone to look out for next year?
A:
I have recently signed this fresh talent from Switzerland who goes by the name of Luckner, watch out for his EP dropping on Bad Family Recordings pretty soon, its bangin!
Q:
What’s playing on your IPOD/MP3 Player/ Car Radio at the moment?
A:
My latest EP http://www.beatport.com/release/felguk-ep/832330
Q:
Having DJ’d in some of the world’s greatest clubbing cities, what is the weirdest or most wonderful experience you’ve had?
A:
Urban Desert Festival when I played at Akon’s after party with his DJ Benny D and later chillin with Akon and Fat Joe Backstage, SWAGG.
Q:
What can we expect from Bassive in the future?
A:
Will perform at the World Top DJ Festival on the 3rd of December then spend some time in Paris, hit Washington DC for some time and then get back to Dubai for working on my next EP, a few interesting collabs and lots of remixes.
checkout Bassive's brand new release, available right now... http://www.beatport.com/release/felguk-ep/832330
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