EDMTunes had the privilege of sitting down with the eclectic Parisian Dirtybird DJ and Producer Shiba San earlier than his Brooklyn present this Friday on the iconic Schimanski. Read under for the complete unique!
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Shiba San Interview:
EDMTunes: What is your favourite half about taking part in in New York City?
Shiba San: I like touring and seeing new locations. Even although I’ve been to New York City many occasions, I at all times discover one thing new to see, do or strive. The individuals and vitality listed here are a number of the finest on the earth. When I first began my profession in France as a hip-hop producer/DJ, I dreamed about taking part in in New York for thus lengthy.
EDMTunes: What sort of set ought to we be trying ahead to this Friday at Schimanski?
Shiba San: I'll play numerous my new stuff, simply launched or to be launched… I additionally simply completed a model new monitor immediately that I’m going to check out! Guarantee will probably be a terrific present I do know that. Expect a enjoyable night time from begin to end. Schimanski is a superb venue and the followers in New York are in contrast to every other. I at all times have an excellent time in there.
EDMTunes: What’s the craziest second you’ve skilled on tour this yr?
Shiba San: Lollapalooza was completely unimaginable!! The crowd was huge and regarded like they had been having the time of their lives. My tour in Asia and Australia had been superb as effectively. For the primary time, I noticed leaping kangaroos and animals I've by no means seen earlier than.
EDMTunes: You’ve performed on Holy Ship and Groove Cruise and now the upcoming Friendship – how do you want taking part in these?
Shiba San: I find it irresistible – I can carry mates with me and have a good time collectively. Spending time with them and my followers, taking part in exhibits on a cruise ship – it’s at all times my favourite occasions of the yr. Luckily I by no means get sea sick! Did I point out I'm a world class ping pong participant? I might be internet hosting a Basement Leak (my report label) ping pong event at PalShip if you wish to problem me.
EDMTunes: After your most up-to-date launch of Downtown EP – what’s subsequent for you?
Shiba San: I've one other EP popping out subsequent Friday December 14th referred to as Your Mind on Lee Foss’ label Repopulate Mars. It’s a collab with Kevin Knapp that includes a remix by Flashmob and one other solo monitor by me. I'm always within the studio once I’m not on tour so there might be loads of extra releases to come back subsequent yr. Stay tuned!
EDMTunes: Of the Dirtybird DJs that you just haven’t collaborated with but – who're you most excited to work with subsequent?
Shiba San: Justin Martin is my favourite. He impressed me rather a lot again once I first began transitioning from hip-hop to accommodate music. He nonetheless conjures up me immediately in additional methods than simply music.
Needless to say, we’re tremendous pumped for his present this Friday! This is certainly an occasion you received’t wish to miss.
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