Artist | DJ Interviews Section
The Artist and DJ Interview Section sees team Clubbing UK talk to some of the world's biggest named artists, DJs, producers, promoters in the dance music business to get their views and thoughts on musical trends, influences, best clubbing cities, daily gripes, ups/downs, highs/lows and most importantly what is what in the international world of dance music!
 Miss Kelly Marie Interview : At the launch of the world's first
Hed Kandi Beach Bar, we were lucky enough to meet up with Kandi resident and rising DJ star
Miss Kelly Marie.
We talk nightlife in Egypt, early beginnings, producing, all-girl bands,
Miami 2007, Thailand, Brazil and Italy...
You’ve recently returned from DJing in Egypt for Ministry of Sound and Hed Kandi, how were the parties and the scene out there?
"I was pleasantly surprised; I really enjoyed both the Hed Kandi Beach Bar launch and White Sensation @ MoS.
I thought the turn out was good and the people there were really up-for-it so
what more can you want..."
 Billy 'Daniel' Bunter Interview : Whilst out partying by the Red Sea, we managed to catch up with the old skool legend
Billy Bunter after a world-exclusive funky house set @ Ministry of Sound Hurghada (Egypt) to pick his brains on just about anything...
What, and when, was your first major break into the scene?
"End of 89 beginning of 1990 for Labrynth/2000ad. I had been working in a record shop in East London as a Saturday Job when I was at school, and met the promoters in there. That was nearly 18 years ago, and DJ’ing has been my job ever since."
 Roger Sanchez Interview : To coincide with his mix compilation for Azuli Records, "Choice A Collection Of Classics", we grab the S Man aka Roger Sanchez for a few key words... Briefly touching his NYC upbringing and modern-day shenanigans, Sanchez sheds some light on his inspirations, film scores and Stealth projects.
1. How do you feel about being asked to do a Choice album?
"It was great to be able to do an album on my musical roots. I feel honoured to have been asked and it has been
 Pete Tong Interview : Broadcasting the latest in cutting-edge dance music for well over a decade and still regularly clocking up listenership ratings in the millions, Pete Tong is also the only DJ to have a film named after him.
'We continue' talking 'Tongcasts', productions, mix compilations and staying one step-ahead with the Radio 1 DJ don. This is essential.
Q: Your radio show celebrated 15 years of broadcasting this year? How do you keep the show fresh and exciting
 Chris Lake Interview : "the best thing to come out of Scotland since Mylo" says Pete Tong, "No offence Pete it's much appreciated but you must be mad!" says the humble Chris Lake.
We get access to the man behind the summer-smash "Changes" and the Rising Music label as he takes his first steps upon dance music’s worldwide stage. Our Chris Lake Q&A Interview...
Q: First things first, just a few months ago you had a "normal day job", now you are flying around the world, appearing in your own music videos and releasing killer tracks that everybody is talking about. Can you ...
 Sarah Main Interview : Clubbing UK catch up with sexy chica DJ and Pacha Resident, the gorgeous Miss Main for a quick Q&A Interview about what's happening this summer...
With five flawless years with Pacha, 2006 sees her join Pete Tong's club-night Pure Pacha adding even more style and panache in the Main.
Q: You’re joining Pete Tong as resident at his Pure Pacha nights in Ibiza this summer, are you looking forward to it?
"I really can’t wait! Pure Pacha is our biggest night, and this year I'm sure it will prove itself
 Loose Cannons Interview : Funky electro Superstar DJs Lord Fader & Kaiser Saucey, aka The Loose Cannons are linked to a long list of outstandingly acclaimed musical talent including Dogtown Clash and Kissy Sell Out to name just a few who have remixed several of the Cannon’s tracks.
Cute but quirky in both sense of humour and appearance, a funny remark is never too far away when these two are in town.
The self-confessed style gurus quote musical influences ranging from a solid love of old hardcore, The Prodigy, The
 Paul Oakenfold Interview : We get the confirmation call from Perfecto Records 10 minutes before Oakey’s set is about to start in the Godskitchen Arena of Hi Fi South’s Matterly Bowl.
After a brief sprint through the crowds we dash backstage to catch up with one of the world’s most famous and well respected DJs, Mr Paul Oakenfold.
His rock-star status haircut droops over one side of his face as he’s digging into his rider - he clocks us, clocking him as we prepare for the Clubbing UK festival exclusive. Drawing some incredible resemblances with..
 MYNC Project Interview : running their successful label CR2 Records and having just brought a club in their hometown of Loughborough we had plenty to chat about…
The MYNC Project have been DJing/producing together since their early days at Passion’s Redroom in Coalville back in 99.
The DJ duo comprising of Mark Brown and Nick Corelli paired up after an all inspiring trip to Miami’s WMC, upon their return they started the Redroom Sessions with headline guests like Radio 1’s Pete Tong,
Danny
 Kenny Dope Gonzalez Interview : Born in Broklyn's Sunset Park in 1970, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez grew up with the meshed sounds of Puerto Rico and New York chiming in his ears.
The seventies were the peak years of Fania, and Gonzalez's parents didn't think twice about gazing at their record collection and nodding at their good fortune to be able to call the likes of Eddie Palmieri, Blades and the Fania All Stars "family".
Gonzalez absorbed this Nuyorican music like a sponge absorbs water; even though he didn't like Salsa, he had to
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