With the latest increase in popularity among the U.S. EDM scene, Drum & Bass has taken the electronic world by storm, flooding the charts and being released by some of our favorite artists more and more frequently. In light of this, upcoming Italian bass producer Mazare has teamed up with singer, Heart Of Gold, to bring forth an absolute stomper of an infectious DNB track for all of us to start the month with. With its rolling bass lines and upbeat vibrant soundscape, this tune definitely is a stand out tune for anyone who loves drum and bass. There is no doubt this one is going to be rinsed out all over in no time! Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling this heater “Drive”, a certified bop.
“Working on a track together with an artist I’ve been following for a while is always incredibly fun, and this one was no exception. As soon as I discovered Heart Of Gold I thought that our sounds combined could result in something special, and I am super proud of the outcome!
Diving Deep w/ Mazare
1. How did you decide to get into music? Was there a certain event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?
I believe it was not a specific moment but rather a chain of events. I grew up in a very musical environment, my parents have always been big fans of 60/70/80 rock and I remember that there was music playing at every hour around our house. It was a very happy time for me, and that’s probably where the rock influences in my songs come from. One day, I believe it was summer of 2008, I was zapping around on the radio and a song came on. And that changed everything. I’ve never heard something like that before and from there I started getting into dance music, then into DJing at birthday parties, and ultimately into producing. That song was ‘When Love Takes Over’ by David Guetta.
2. What kind of impact do you wish to have on the scene 1-2 years from now with your project?
That’s a great question! You know, I have this ‘world’, this story that have been stuck in my mind since I started this project. My purpose is putting all these ideas together, and bringing that world to life through shows, visuals, comics, animation and any other possible media. That’s my biggest career goal right now.
3. What has been one of the most memorable career achievements so far as an artist and how did that impact you moving forward?
I think the biggest moment in my career so far has been playing at the Monstercat Showcase at ADE 2019, right before the pandemic hit. I had the honor to share the decks with two pillars of drum and bass such as ShockOne and Protostar for a huge B2B. It was my first time playing in front of so many people, and the event was at the legendary Melkweg, in Amsterdam. I had such a great time! In hindsight, I honestly think that night has been the fuel that kept me focused and inspired during the multiple lockdowns, resulting in a LOT of new music, ideas, concepts. Somehow, I managed to get the best out of those heavy days and that’s all thanks to the energy I felt that night!
4. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started making music? Do you have any words of wisdom for aspiring producers hoping to follow in your footsteps?
I’m not the right person to speak words of wisdom, ahah! But the BIGGEST lesson I’ve learned in the industry is that you actually never stop learning. You never stop learning about the craft, about the industry, about people. The best artists I’ve met trough the years are incredibly open minded and humble, and always ready to learn new stuff, grow and improve, even if they could easily see themselves as ‘established’. So yeah, keep your mind and ears open, stay curious and trust me…great things will follow!
Recent Comments