Here’s an interview that I did with Robbie Rivera for nightlyfe.com/wmc.
Miami and Ibiza native Robbie Rivera is known the world over for his sexy, warm weather beats. His early productions like “Bang” and “Funkatron” laid the foundation for the electro genre and it’s hip-hop hangers on. His label, Juicy Music, consistently releases quality house music supported by the world’s top DJs.
Every March, he steps off the cold floors of DJ Booths everywhere and onto the warm sand at Miami’s Nikki Beach for his Juicy Beach Party. With a mixture of superstar DJs and up and coming talent, he expects to draw about 7,000 people over 17 hours to this dance music oasis. It all takes place Thursday, March 25th during the Winter Music Conference.
We caught up with Robbie to find out more about the party and offer some tips for the Miami newbie.
From sting trios to slow throbbing techno; from sullen downtempo to optimistic soundscapes; Robert Babicz’s second artist album is certainly diverse but always beautifully melodic and warmly analog with an underlying experimental and psychedelic tone. His goal was to achieve very personal electronic music and this album showcases that ability to connect with the listener on an emotional level both at home and on the dancefloor.
After putting their signature mark on the underground dance music community with highly original, trend defying DJ sets and releases, Damian Lazarus and his Crosstown Rebels label crew have announced a two month, 23 date North American tour.
I saw Damian perform a daytime set at the Beatport Pool Party at last year’s WMC and was entranced by his eclectic track selection – from subtle and psychedelic to deep and tough – and his overall integrity. Now sensitized, upon my return I got turned on to his label, it’s artists, the amazing Rebel Rave video series, and the LazPod podcast – always defying expectations and pushing boundaries.
So, it’s with great enthusiasm that I post the dates and promo video below and hope to catch them on the dancefloor!
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