The next Swedish superstar DJ has landed
Sebjak, welcome to DMC. Three monster remixes on Horehaus, Strictly Rhythm and Zouk/Armada out there at the moment –,happy times!…
“Three really fresh remixes which has gotten a lot of attention from really cool people especially the Strictly Rhythm remix which is my favourite remix at the time, it creates magic in the clubs.”
We usually ask at this point how you first got inspired by dance music. We love the M/A/R/R/S incident with your dad – so how come he was so much into these sounds?
“Actually he is into rock music more but the funny thing is he called me the other day and said, “Seb I found this amazing artist called Skrillex you should really listen to him, he has amazing productions.” I just laughed haha, but yes of course he’s a big inspiration for me.”
What other artists / songs did he introduce you to?
“He is a great fan of Infected Mushroom, I remember he bought some CDs early 2000 and showed me and I remember thinking it was really cool.”
If you hadn’t become a producer and DJ – what do you think you would / have liked to have done with your life?
“I don’t know, but I would have probably worked on a record label or something involved with music.”
What is the current top 10 you are spinning?
1. Sebjak – Follow Me (Original Mix)
2. Sebjak vs Carl Louis & Martin Danielle – In The Open (Original Mix)
3. No_ID – How Is Your Evening So Far (Original Mix)
4. Norman Doray – Leo
5. Zoo Brazil – Give Myself
6. Qulinez – Troll
7. Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat Georgi Kay – In My Mind (Axwell Mix)
8. Laidback Luke, Arno Cost & Norman Doray – Trilogy (Sebjak Remx)
9. Nicky Romero – Generation 303 (Original Mix)
10.John Dahlbäck – Feel It
You posted on your site that it’s great “when you can’t stop listening to your own new tracks” – you have one new remix swinging our way on Size and your new track ‘Follow Me’ on EMI – Tell us about these future dancefloor stormers…
“I have done a track with Carl Louis & Martin Danielle called ‘In the Open’ which totally destroys the dance floors, a real banger! Then a new track called “Timeless” which will be a summer anthem!!!”
You are being tipped by many as “the next Swedish superstar DJ” – what are your thoughts on that?
“Am I? Nice. I’m just trying to work as much as possible and of course it’s a goal to become the best. I have a very interesting future music wise that’s all I can say.”
It seems everyone is producing music mid-flight these days, is there still a need for full blown studio’s these days?
“Oh yes. I get people asking me where they can get hold of a studio. It’s really cool and a completely different feeling producing with big speakers in a room which has perfect acoustics.”
What was your first break into the music industry?
“It was my first release ever, a remix for Size Records I did with AN21 which ended up on Steve Angello’s compilation for Erick Morillo’s famous Subliminal Records.”
You have also been quoted as saying as…”producer-tip of the day: always listen to your mixes through Ipod headphone that is where most people will listen to your tunes!” Seriously though, what tips can you give to the many wanna be producers reading this who want to follow in your footsteps?
“Work hard producing takes a lot of time. Then a good thing is to watch Future music Magazine’s ‘In The Studio With…’ – really good tips from really good producers.”
We see that you like one of DMC’s favourite restaurants – Supper in Stockholm which we thought wasn’t as good as Noma in Copenhagen but great nevertheless! So where else around the world do you love to eat?
“Balaffia in Ibiza – it’s my favourite restaurant in the world. Not forgetting Scarpetta at the Fountainbleau in Miami – amazing food.”
What was your tune of 2011?
“Third Party vs Cicada – Feel (Original Mix).”
It’s your birthday – what 4 DJs do you ask around to play for you and why?
“David Tort – I just love his style of playing! AN21 – Because he always plays progressive/emotional sets witch really gets you. Sebastian Ingrosso – The energy he has when he plays is hard to beat. Third Party – curious how they play, I have never heard them.”
What music do you listen to chill out to?
“Various. Deep house artist Lykke Ii, Miike Snow and a lot of Ellie Goulding lately.”
What is the greatest record you have ever played to a dancefloor – and why?
“Petter B – ‘Some Polyphony’. It’s one of the best records ever made, I remember when I played it few years ago at a event in Stockholm the place went insane!”
What is the greatest club you have ever DJ’d at and partied at?
“Must be Pacha Ibiza when I played with AN21 and the Swedish House Mafia crazy party.”
What gigs this year are you really looking forward to playing at?
“Looking forward to playing with Avicii, Cazette, David Tort and Henrik B in Stockholm this weekend – 3 shows 7000 people each woow, I’m soo hyped!”
Proudest career moment to date?
“When I played Mainstage at the Summerburst Festival last year together with David Guetta, Eric Prydz, Avicii, it was unforgettable.”
What one artist would you really love to get into the studio and collaborate with?
“Would love to work with Adele or Sia on some records that would be epic.”
What do you love and hate about living in Stockholm?
“I hate the weather but I love the people!”
Who is the coolest person on your mobile phone?
“Ha ha good question! My last phone broke down so unfortunatel I don’t have any cool numbers left.”
Is there a club around the world that you have yet to play at that is still a dream to smash?
“The Ministry of Sound in London would be really cool or Pacha in NYC maybe?”
What is coming up next studio wise in 2012 from you?
“I’ve got some really fresh new tracks coming out especially one I did with my Danish friend Mike Hakwins called “Ghost” watch out for it!”
