Todd the god tells it how it is
We know that the WMC is more about profile and the party rather than business deals, is it the most important date on the dance calendar still?
“Yes definetly.”
As thousands of next generation clubbers descend on the big events, do you feel the spirit of house music is being lost to a crowd looking for that instant anthem hit?
“No I still believe in the anthem carrying us through.”
Have you had to change your musical direction in the last year?
“I don’t have to, but I always want to be changing and evolving with the times.”
Is Miami losing it’s trademark cool and sexy house music vibe?
“No it’s not losing it, but Miami just gets more expensive every year for the real House Headz to get there and enjoy themselves.”
What are your thoughts on the Dennis Ferrer ‘Mansion’ Miami club story – he was basically kicked off the decks for not playing commercial enough…
“They forget where it all came, it’s disrespectful for the commercial crowd not to appreciate where it all started
With clubs and charts being dominated by dance music worldwide, shouldn’t we be rejoicing it’s success rather than being bitter with crossover? It’s all good, no need to be bitter, don’t be a hater.”
The party you looking forward to the most?
“XMIX on Friday night at the Shelborne, the best party all WMC.”
What are your Buzz tracks for WMC 2012?
“CID D KID “Keep On Rockin”, Todd Terry & Sound Design “Bounce To The Beat” (Prok & Fitch School of Todd Remix), J Paul Getto “Booty”.”
Have you noticed a big dip in industry folk not attending these last couple of years?
“No not really it’s always been about the fans not the industry anyway.”
What are your thoughts on the IMS in Ibiza? Will you be attending?
“I’ll be there.”
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