Lookback

The Italo giants rework a monster for another d:vision dancefloor smash

Interview : Dan Prince


Giga, Mattias welcome to DMCWORLD…where in the world are you right now?

“Hey DMCWORLD! Right now we are in our studio in Italy getting involved in creating a load of new tracks for the new year!”

What was the first piece of music you heard this morning?

“One Republic…’I Lived’.”

Cool. Well a very exciting start to the year with the release of the Lookback Vs Precious X Project ‘Dukkha’ (Disco Citfono) on the marvelous d:vision label. Please talk us through the sound and history of this 1992 Italian anthem…

“This was a song that was very successful on dance radio, a song that remained in your head…and when our label d:vision asked we to create a new version, we accepted immediately. This song in the club makes people go crazy.”

What are the 5 big records in your box this weekend…

Martin Solveig & GTA – Intoxicated – the return of the real Martin Solveig

Pep & Rush – Rumors – original vocal and amazing drop

Jack U – Take U There (Tchami Remix) – big club hit!!!

Franki Rizardo – Olympus – a trip in Miami Beach

Funkin Matt – Elephant – the best melody for your travels

The world became aware of Lookback in 2010 with the release of ‘Sounasse’…a track that back then included G80’s in the band line up. You 2 had been working on different projects for years before that, so how did the whole Lookback project begin?

We and G80 still have a good relationship…and when we create a new track we are always very pleased to know his opinion!”

What would you say are each other’s best qualities as producers?

Mattias knows the programmes for music production. Giga having worked for many years in a record store has many ideas for recovering samples or a melody.”

A DJ date in your diary in 2015 that you cannot wait for?

Absolutely Miami Ultra will launch all the new trends for the new year…”

 A tune from 2014 that you are still playing in your sets…

AN21 – Gods.”

What is each of yours proudest piece of production you have brought the world?

“We believe our remix of Mighty Dub Katz – Just Another Groove.”

An up and coming producer to watch out for in 2015…

“Tchami.”


If you change one thing about each other what would it be?

Nothing Dan! Because we have such a good feeling in the studio together.”

It’s your birthday – who are the 3 DJs you invite to play for you?

“Fatboy Slim, Lil Louis and Daft Punk.”

Your favourite album ever…?

Michael Jackson – Thriller.”

Where were you on New Years Eve and what did you play at midnight?

“We were playing in a private party and after the classic countdown, we started with Billy Paul – Your Song…and after this beautiful song, we started with our sounds!”

A celebrity you would not want to get stuck in a lift with

DJ Pauly D.”

When was the last time you pressed rewind and listened to a track over again because it was so damned good?

“When we first listened to Get Lucky – Daft Punk! After we listened to it, we listened again and again and again…”

Tell us 3 bucket list adventures you wanna do before you die?

“Playing our tracks around the world. Create a hit listened worldwide. Be the first to make a DJ set on the moon.”

And finally…what is coming next from you studio wise?

Two new singles, many collaborations and a big remix. Stay tuned!”

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