In this model, the label becomes less of a distribution


channel and more of a


living


organism — one animated by vision, nurtured by trust, and sustained by mutual respect.


What’s particularly fascinating is the range of cultural spaces Picasso now inhabits — from dimly lit Berlin basements to collaborations with high-luxury houses like Patek Philippe. For some, these might seem like incompatible worlds. But Picasso, ever the contrarian, sees deep resonance between them.


“I see no contradiction between luxury and the underground scene,” he says. “Both are rooted in craftsmanship, storytelling, and identity.”


Citing Bourdieu’s notion of cultural capital, he reframes luxury not as elitism, but as narrative depth — a kind of aesthetic intelligence that transcends class signaling.


“When I’m working with a brand like Patek Philippe, it’s not about status — it’s about timeless artistry, detail, and heritage. That same care exists in underground culture, just expressed differently, through rawness, risk-taking, and authenticity.”


In bridging these contexts, Picasso does something few artists dare attempt: he collapses the false binary between the avant-garde and the refined, the underground and the institutional, showing us that integrity, like creativity, is not determined by context, but by consciousness.


Florian Picasso’s Booty EP, released on Solomun’s Diynamic label, is more than a sonic detour — it’s an emancipation. For an artist long associated with polished production and the legacy of one of the most iconic surnames in art history, this release marks a shedding of constraints, a pivot toward self-defined terrain.


“The Booty EP represents freedom to me. A year ago, I decided to follow my creative vision — no compromises, no boxes.”


That decision wasn’t met with universal encouragement.


doubted the direction. But Picasso was unmoved.


“People doubted it, but this project is proof that you can have direction without limiting yourself.”


The resulting EP — composed of “Til I’m Dead,” “Karaoke Corner,” and the playful yet punchy title track “Booty” — doesn’t just defy genre boundaries; it obliterates them.


18 mixmagde.com Critics questioned the shift,


Gone are the vast LED walls and overblown visuals.


In their place: sweat, closeness, and mutual release.


“Today, it’s back to the essence: low ceilings, proxi- mity, sweat, and shared energy. That’s where the magic is.”


Each track reflects a different fragment of his evolving identity. “Til I’m Dead” dives headfirst into raw, unfiltered acid house. “Karaoke Corner” pulses with bass-heavy swagger, bringing a grin to even the most stoic dancer. And “Booty,” his personal favorite, anchors the whole release in joy—cheeky, liberated, and undeniably fun.


“It shows I can explore different genres and still stay true to my path. That balance isn’t easy, but this EP makes it real.”


To land such a record on Diynamic — a label renowned for its curation and artistic credibili- ty — is no small feat. But for Picasso, it’s more than a professional milestone. It’s an artistic confirmation.


“It’s an honor to release this on a label like Diynamic and to have Solomun’s support behind the tracks,” he says.


“That kind of recognition is so motivating, and I’m excited to keep pushing the boundaries of my sound.”


With a new release on Paul Oakenfold’s Perfecto label arriving in July, it’s clear this trajectory is far from fleeting — it’s only gaining momentum.


But the evolution is not just heard — it’s felt, especially in the booth. For Picasso, DJing was never just performance; it was processing, healing, and conversation.


“I was fortunate to start young and truly learn the craft of DJing — from reading a crowd to the art of crate digging. Those foundations shaped my approach.”


And while the clubs have changed, so has his re- lationship to the decks. What once was spectacle is now communion.


“In EDM, the experience often felt like a one-way journey — my narrative, my stage,” he explains.


“Now, it feels collective. I’m not performing at people; we’re experiencing something together.”


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