“I’ve learned everything by making music and sending it to my favorite labels. If it fits their vision, great; if not, find a label that shares or appreciates your vision,” he explained.
His creative approach, however, varies between origi- nals and remixes.
“With remixes, the vibe and tone are already set, which allows you to add or rearrange. With originals, you have to pull from experience or inspiration.”
As for his upcoming projects, Rancido was reserved but excited.
“I have a couple of things coming up. I’m working on two big projects and I’m open to collaborations if they fit the vision,” he teased, also mentioning an upcoming release with Bun Xapa.
THE FUTURE OF AFRO HOUSE AND MELODIC TECHNO
To conclude, we discussed the future of genres like Afro House and Melodic Techno. Rancido is optimistic about the evolution of Afro House and the role it plays in his development.
“I’m happy to see the genre grow,” he said, pointing to the arrival of African artists on the European scene. However, he also expressed concern:
“People in Europe think certain artists are the origina- tors of the sound, which isn’t true. Even I, who was one of the first to do this in the Netherlands, had a lot of inspiration from South Africa.”
When it comes to blending Afro House and Melodic Te- chno, Rancido handles it with ease.
“I tend to play Melodic Techno that has cool rhythms and African or soulful elements even when I produce, you’ll always hear elements of the things I love. I try to stay as close as possible to my heart and roots.”
Finally, I asked him for advice for new producers and DJs who might face similar challenges. His response was clear and powerful:
“Stay as close as possible to your authentic self and believe in who you are and what you want to achieve. You don’t have to be the best, but if you’re consistent and work on it every day, you’ll make it. Don’t be afraid to put your music out there; if people don’t hear it, you won’t have any reference to improve.”
Text by: Sergio Niño
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