Interviews

1. Rush - Animate

'Counterparts' was one of my first CDs, a gift from my uncle when I was around 8 years old. The first track on it is Animate, which starts with just the drums and then bass is added with a beautiful melody that Geddy Lee sings. I can say that this song was, musically, a turning point in my life and it definitely shaped my sound. Harmonies, arrangement, orchestration, mix, everything on point.

2. David Bowie - Let's Dance

This song is pure groove. It was a genius choice of David Bowie to team up with Nile Rodgers and deliver this masterpiece to us. We can listen to a heavy movement of Disco and Funk because of him. It inspired me in so many ways, such as how to use spaces properly, knowing when things must play and not overlap each other. Also, the song is 7:30 minutes long, which is uncommon for Disco, Funk, and radio-focused songs, but this just shows us that when the song is actually good, the length doesn't matter.

3. Jamiroquai - Canned Heat

No words for this! Disco, Jazz, Fusion, Funk, but all in a POP way?! Easy to listen to, people don't realise how underground this is, because it's MASSIVE. Jamiroquai inspires me 100%. There will never be anyone like them again. Special thanks to my mom, who introduced them to me.

4. The Doors - When The Music Is Over

Again, arrangement is everything, and these guys know how to properly arrange a song! Dynamics, making things sound quieter so they can later get louder and bigger, making a big impact, being unpredictable, and creating hooks. This is one of my main references, my all-time favourite band.

5. Chic - Good Times

Here we go back to the one and only Nile Rodgers, this guy shaped what Disco was, and what it is now. If it wasn’t for him, the music scene would be completely different nowadays. The best rhythm guitars and hooks ever. The idea of putting the chorus as the first thing of the song so people instantly like it is genius.

6. Stevie Wonder - Higher Ground

Stevie would never be out of this list. He recorded this song in 3 hours and played all the instruments on it. This is a real one-man band! What inspires me the most about this song, besides the fact that he did it all by himself, is the wah-wah clavinet. Without it, the song would be completely different, and it’s one of the songs that made me fall in love with this effect! Every time I feel like it could fit the song, I try to add it!

7. Jorge Ben Jor - A Banda Do Zé Pretinho

Rhythm guitars! So good! Listen to my song -Business Of Love” out on The Disco Express, and you will understand what I’m saying!

8. Parcels - Everyroad

I just love how Parcels built this song, the energy keeps forever increasing. It's very progressive, and I love this kind of arrangement. Definitely one of my inspirations, not just because of that, but also the sound choice and orchestration.

9. Earth, Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland

This song was what introduced me to Disco Music. I started producing when I was 11 years old, but mainly electronic music. When I listened to this and realised that I could, somehow, add trumpets and strings to my songs, everything changed. This song is what made me start producing Disco House. The trumpets hook with backing vocals (Ha, Ha, Ha) is perfect.

10. Madonna - Sorry

This album is a masterpiece, and “Sorry” is such a banger! Uplifting, groovy, and electronic! I grew up with my godmother and mom listening to “Confessions On A Dance Floor” while I was around. It always felt good listening to it, and years later, I realised that this album is purely Dance/Electronic/Disco. A great inspiration for me.