Since 2010, Kantor – beforehand 5 & A Dime – has made waves along with his progressive model. From being topped the Dance Dance Revolution Champion of the World and creating his iconic DDR Launchpad to performances alongside Kendrick Lamar and Steve Aoki, the artist has had a wild trip of a profession. Following the launch of his model overhaul and launch of “Sonic,” Kantor makes good on the promise of a darkish, emotional, and highly effective sound. Read the total interview under:

EDMSauce
The Dancepad is superior, how did your thought to intersect a launchpad with a DDR-inspired pad emerge?

Greg
Appreciate it! The thought began in 2013 after I got here off tour with Kendrick Lamar and Steve Aoki. When I used to be 14, I used to be the inaugural world champion of Dance Dance Revolution Extreme (eighth Mix) and it has all the time been a big a part of my life. After seeing Madeon's unique launchpad movies, I put two-and-two collectively and realized that the identical thought may very well be achieved utilizing DDR pads if programmed appropriately. A very good pal of mine, Guy Dupont, was the primary individual to learn about this concept and helped me conceptualize how we'd go about programming the DDR Launchpad. Between 2013 and 2018, nonetheless, I wished to give attention to unique manufacturing and to ensure my music would stand out by itself separate from the DDR Launchpad, which is why it took some time for me to launch the concept.

EDMSauce
What was your first publicity to the music trade?

Greg
My first publicity to the music trade was in 2010, I used to be a freshman at Lehigh University and my first present was at Boston College opening for Curren$y. A 12 months later I signed to my first reserving company.

EDMSauce
What artists are at the moment in your horizon?

Greg
plumpy, PEEKABOO, LICK, ilo ilo, and ZABO.

EDMSauce
What introduced concerning the model title change?

Greg
Well, I used to be 5 & A Dime for 9 years, and your entire model was primarily based on infantile nostalgia, particularly music I listened to rising up. I knew that if I wished to showcase my new unique sound in addition to the DDR Launchpad performances, then I might have to take action using a brand new title. Kantor was a easy selection for me because it not solely is my final title (thus being private), nevertheless it has musical significance. Kantor actually interprets to “a singer within the temple”.

EDMSauce
What are your important objectives going into the brand new 12 months?

Greg
My important objectives are to launch over 12 originals this 12 months, launch a number of new DDR Launchpad movies, carry out all around the nation, and have some nice official remix releases.