humbly


acknowledged. along with a few


That project, others, is still in production, so that’s all I can share for now.”


In a celebration of Kuukou’s roots, ‘Techno Monkey Remixed’ stands as a milestone. The collaborative efforts of diverse artists like Hito, [ Wex 10 ], Lilly Palmer, and more breathe new life into the original, showcasing the label’s commitment to pushing sonic boundaries.


“’Techno Monkey’ marked the very release on Kuukou in July


2016.


first The


record was comprised of two tracks: ‘Techno Monkey’ and ‘Ninja Princess,’ the latter as an homage to my newborn baby at the time. A few years ago, I had the idea of releasing a 3-track remix EP for ‘Techno Monkey,’ and when I put out feelers to see who would be interested in producing a remix, the response was overwhelming in the best possible way.”


“Instead of sticking to the original plan, we expanded the project into three parts, each featuring three tracks, with remixes by a total of nine diversely talented artists. Vol. 1 showcased remixes by Hito, Camea, and Paul Kalkbrenner. Vol. 2 featured [ Wex 10 ], Filterheadz, and Lilly Palmer, while Vol. 3 highlighted DESNA, Hollen, and Skober. The series turned out to be a well-rounded and successful project, with each artist’s remix bringing a unique twist on the original.”


Simina’s advice to aspiring artists is a


roadmap to navigate the dynamic and evolving Techno landscape. From discer- ning genuine artistry to looking inward for inspiration, her words resonate as a call to action. In a genre fueled by passion, dedication, and self-discovery, Simina Gri- goriu continues to be a guiding force—a beacon in the ever-evolving sonic cosmos.


“First of all, don’t believe the hype! The abundance of talent that goes unrecognised due to the lack of certain marketing elements is a harsh reality in the music industry. It’s important to distinguish between great performers


and genuine


doesn’t trump the other is a clear


10 mixmagde.com difference, and it artists. One


but there is one that


“The beauty of inspiration is th when it does, you’d better be ready for


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