Interview by Ian Fleming
Emery Warman is a Hungarian born DJ/Producer who now lives in London. With well received releases in the past on such labels as Lapsus Music, D-Floor & Deeperfect, his next release is out on Steve Lawler’s VIVa records. We caught up with the man to find out about his sudden rise to the top over the last couple of years…
You have signed an EP for VIVA – who did that come about, do you know Steve, what’s it like working with that label?
I am very excited for my release on VIVa. It’s a great honour to release on such a big label, and to have Steve’s support means a lot to me.
What’s it like when someone big plays your tune – does it inspire you, do you want to recreate the same trick? Is that feedback important?
I have many ideas, so I don’t like to continue with the same style over and over again. The feedback I get is very valuable, and watching my tracks get played by the powerhouse DJs is always inspiring.
What is your DJ style- are you slow and slick or fast and rough when it comes to mixing?
I’m not sure about my mixing style. When I am behind the decks I just like to have fun and work off the energy of the crowd.
What is the role and art of the DJ – what is your job, to educate or inform or amaze or…?
To educate and amaze is always the main goal, but I believe it’s a time where you can take the people on a journey and let them relax and be free from the stresses of the world.
You have a family, right? How hard is it to balance that with work and touring?
Yes, I am a family man. I cannot thank them enough for their continued support for my passions. Making time to do everything can be tough, but I am grateful to have a family who are there for me.
What have you learnt so far in your career, whats the best lessons or tips you have picked up?
There is no excuse to not follow your dreams! Chase them, or they will run away.
Do you pack anything to make travel easier? Do you read or maybe write music on the road?
Yeah, sometimes when I just get the urge to work on an idea, my laptop is always close by.
Should dance music have a social or political conscious? Or should it just be about having fun?
Our music is focused around having fun and coming away from the stresses of the world. To give any social or political implications towards this would be against the true meaning of the music we make.
What is an average day in your life like? Do you make music every day, or do yoga, or walk the dog – do you have a routine?
I treat making music as a normal day job. So while the kids are away and everyone is at work, that’s when I focus on my music and my label. But when its the evening, its time to relax and be with the family.
What hopes and goals have you got for the rest of the year? Anything you dream of achieving?
To continue releasing my music on a wider variety of labels, and to continue performing in more countries to share my music with more and more people.
Emery’s release ‘Heavy Duty Dolls’ is out on VIVa on 13th May
