After bursting on the scene early last year with an amazing Album release with Cr2 records, Danny Freakazoid has gone from strength to strength producing more electro bangers then you can throw a stick at. With gigs all over Europe and the UK, expect big things from this 21 year old in 2008. This month he is over in the UK playing for Filth in Leeds.
We caught up with the hotshot producer to find out what he has been up to…………….
Tell us a little bit about yourself?
I am a Dj and Producer from Switzerland, 21 years old and I am working with a lots Labels from the UK like Ministry of Sound, CR2, Toolroom & Big Love…. Also I just did 2 Remixes for big German Labels such as Kontor and Superstar and some new stuff from me and my brother coming out on Joia Records Swede
How would you describe your music style?
My Music Style quiet Hard but with some elements of deep and Groovy ElectroHouse
You’re playing in Leeds for Filth’s 1st Birthday. Are you excited? Have you played in Leeds before ?
I am really excited about, because I always had good time in the UK! Well yes I have played once in Leeds for a CR2 event…can’t remember the name of the club.
What have you got coming up after February?
I will be more in studio to create some fresh tracks for Miami WMC!! Tours in Brazil and Australia ….and i will be play in JAPAN soon!!
Have you got any productions coming out?
Freaks Brothers “Soia” & Black or Blonde EP coming soon on Joia Records
Veerus & Maxie Devine “French Bass” (Danny Freakazoid Mix) soon on Refune Records
Jay Frog – Master & Servant (Danny Freakazoid Mix) soon on Kontor Records
Billingual Freaks “Twisted Society” (Danny Freakazoid Mix) soon on Superstar Records
You broke on the scene about a year ago with an amazing Album on Cr2. Tell us a little about that?
This was really special for me! I done the album in two Years, so I created like a personal indication
for myself as an artist and of course my Dj Name is getting mutch bigger with this...its not normal that a 19 year old boy from Switzerland is getting signed to an english record label ! or ?
What’s it like getting you music signed to a big label like Cr2 ?
Its just great to be with CR 2, it helps a lot when you have a good english label behind your name as Dj and Producer.
Who are your favourite producers at the moment?
John Dahlback and Tony Gomez !
Have you got any favourite DJs? Or anyone tipped for the top?
Nic Fanciulli is the one and basta !!
How did you get in the Dance music industry in the first place?
Everytime I get asked this Question…..Well my Brother gave me a Erick Morrilo Mix Compilation and than it was clear what i am gonna do ! I was infected from the first minute !
Where would you like to play that you haven’t played club wise?
Warung in Brazil, Space Miami and Pacha Buenos Aires ! or Festivals like Creamfields or any other Big Festival….
What do you do away from dance music?
I play a lot Tennis and like to hang out with my friends….
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know?
i have secrets i don't want to tell ! you not ?
What do you think is the best thing in dance music at the moment?
The way of Beatport, it never was so easy to find good music haleluja !!
Check out Danny at Filth’s 1st Birthday on Saturday 2nd Feb
www.filthuk.com
www.myspace.com/dannyfreakazoid
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DJ MAG / NOTION / MIXMAG AND PETE TONG ALL SAY FILTH IS THE MUST VISIT EVENT IN FEBRUARY
