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hkclubbing: So how did it all begin?
DJ Kid Fresh: I just happened to be fascinated with the idea of mixing, scratching, blending and manipulating music using 2 turntables and a mixer since the first time I've seen DJ competitions on TV as a teenager. I gave it a try someday and I realized my talent, so I just kept doing it in order to get better and to see how far I can take it.

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hkclubbing talks to one of Hong Kong’s most respected producers and the genius behind local music bar Yumla.

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“I don't want to play with a laptop, that's against my principles. Firstly the whole setting up procedure in a club is a pain in the ass, and whenever I see other DJs using laptops it just doesn't look right. Many guys don't even wear headphones anymore, they don't do any physical work and just look at the screen. I find this . . . strange.”

28 years after he started DJing and 22 years after he switched to techno, Timo Maas remains of Germany most popular and critically rated DJs, and though softly spoken and friendly, is as single-minded as his sets.

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hkclubbing.com chats with France’s most-revered house and electronic music DJ, Claude Monnet.

hkclubbing.com: How would you describe your house music sound?
Claude Monnet: It is a mix of funkyness and groove inspired by afrobeat, soul, jazz, disco, detroit techno, chicago and NY house.
 
hkclubbing.com: What are you working on at the moment?
Claude Monnet: I'm working on a vocal track remix coming on MAP DANCE. The song and the vocal (Tania Mitchelle) are amazing and it should be a hit at the next WMC or during the winter.

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“The three of us connected through our love of glorious deep-tech. In my opinion the tracks came out absolutely cool and complete. iO did a great job creating their crazy bass lines, and I pushed the ideas further, using various flute, trumpet and bagpipe samples.”

Though Kazantip resident DJ Tish is the first to admit her willingness to experiment with flute and bagpipe samples is also, ‘frankly, my weak point’ the Ukrainian starlet’s optimistic assessment of their new EP Close To Me is one shared by more than a few other DJs. And when the list of supporters includes the likes of Ramon Tapia, Dubfire, Riva Starr and Richie Hawtin (offering ‘full support’) it’s clear their prospects are rosy.