clusive interview, SPACE 92 shares his insights into the pressures of sustained success, the im- portance of mental health, and the exhilara- ting experiences that have shaped his career.
I started our interview asking
You’ve been the world’s best-selling Tech- no Peak Time artist for four years now. That’s not just success, it’s
sustained dominance.
What does that title mean to you on a perso- nal level? Does it feed your creative drive, or does it sometimes feel like a burden you carry?
“Oh wow, I’m going to keep that ‘sustained domi- nance’ quote, haha! More seriously, thank you so much, I feel immensely grateful and I really mean it. It’s been a wild ride in less than four years, and sometimes I really feel incredulous. On a perso- nal level, I am proud that so many people, inclu- ding world-class producers—some of them be- ing my heroes—like my music, very obviously. But more than everything, I’ve gained the most loyal fanbase and this is what I care about. Of course, the pressure is gigantic: will my new release chart well? What if people are tired of me? I guess every artist goes through this, and I’ve accepted it.”
Despite his success, SPACE 92 acknowled- ges the unseen battles that often accompany such a high-profile career. He explains how his personal struggles have shaped his journey.
“I’ve inherited the worst combo ever, because I’ve always been an anxious person, and I’m also a per- fectionist. Both are a curse and a blessing, becau- se I will never take anything for granted, which in return fuels my constant search for improvement. I remember discussing this with someone, and rea- lizing out loud that my worst fears are paradoxi- cally the reason for my success. I never do things twice, I always look for fresh sounds, and I work like a maniac because it could all go away one day.”
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