The Mix
Talk us through the track selection of the mix.
"Mainly, this mix is a continuation of my warm up set in Athens for Carl Cox's Revolution Recruits Night at Gazi Music Hall. It includes some of my tracks selections and reflects the vibe of the night..."
Where and how was the mix recorded?
"It was recorded in my home studio late one night. I'm working in this way to bring me the desired results. Nightime always gives me a special vibe and mood to create a unique set."
What are the musical influences that have allowed you to arrive at this mix?
"This set describes my process from deep/tech influences to techno sounds and tech breaks to make the set more upbeat."
The Plug
What is keeping you busy at the moment? Do you have any productions in the timeline?
"I'm working on some of my productions but they are still in progress, I intend to finish my first EP at the end of July. I had already uploaded some of my first productions on my page on Soundcloud. Also, a radio show and a label establishment, called Northline Records, is getting planned."
You won the the Carl Cox Revolution Recruits DJ competition in 2012, which was nice I imagine?
"Indeed, it was very cool and helpful at the same time. My first steps became at Space alongside Carl Cox. This motivation keeps me strong to provide myself courage and determination for the rest..."
How have you benefitted from the competition? You opened for Carl Cox in Greece didn't you?
"My warm up set for Carl in Athens is one of the most important benefits. Also, my election as the first winner of the competition and my performance last year at Space gave me more will and more expectations about myself to improve my skills and my experience."
Where might we see you playing in Ibiza this year?
"Something is on the way but is too early to tell more before official announcements."
Really, having just started to break out as a DJ, where do you hope to be in a few years time?
"It's all about work. If you work hard and wait patiently you be rewarded. If you are lazy, not. Being creative and working at a high level are some of my personal goals. As for the next few years, my hopes are playing alongside talented artists."
Finally, you have a weekend off. What do you do? Where do you go?
"I was go for a weekend in my hometown to meet some of my friends, but now I'm back at my base to keep working."
Tracklist
1. Adam Berecki - No Bitchin
2. Switchbox - Pirates Poetry feat. NAtz (Jupiter Jazz Remix)
3. Dj Linus - kb's groove (analogue cops remix one)
4. Ahmet Sisman - Dance With The White Rabbit (Audiofly Remix)
5. Adam Curtain & Neil Parkes - Public Disorder Feat Jo
6. Aidan Lavelle - Unreal
7. Boola - Ren'tors
8. Tomson - Next to Her
9. Little Boots - Every Night I Say A Prayer (Louie Fresco 'Boots Off' Remix)
10. Amine Edge & DANCE - Mistakes
11. Burnski - Lost In The Zoo (TheMartinez Brothers Bronx Zoo Mix)
12. Christian Bukhard - Delight(Original Mix)
13. Mark Owens - You Cant Fight It (Blakkat Acid House Remix)
14. Detroit Grand Pubahs - Acid Dreams DGP(Original Vocoded)
15. Siopis - Penny From The Lane feat. Mr Brean (Original Mix)
16. Mike Huckaby - Baseline 89 (Original Mix)
17. Mark Henning - Trojan (Original Mix)
18. Echonomist - Simple Minds (Original Mix)
19. Cajmere - Percolator (Jamie Jones Vault Remix)
20. Moodymann - Dem Young Sconies
21. Nicole Moudaber - Feline(Original Mix)
22. Roberto Capuano - Vertigo (Original Mix)
23. Siopis - Linda (Original_Mix)
24. Velkro - Prophecy (Pig&Dan Remix)
25. Gessafelstein - Varations
26. Liliprod - KillinMp3 (Alex_Dimou_Mix)
27. Eats Everything - Tric Trac (Original Mix)
Biography
Andrea De Niro was born in Greece, June 1989. It is very hard to explain how a talented DJ and producer, born in the northern part of Greece, would accomplish so much at a young age and embrace the world of electronic music. With no promoters and funds at his ease, he managed to be elected first in Carl Cox`s Contest «The Revolution Recruits».As a result, he performed in Space Ibiza next to Cox.
After six months of hard effort and having studied sound engineering and music production at SAE Athens, he composed a radio show, “Dancing People Are Never Wrong”, uploaded in Mix Cloud platform. His sets are currently being played by many digital radios.
After several months, Andrea finally receives an invitation to do the opening act of Carl Cox in Athens in collaboration with Safehouse Management and Press & Play; it was April 20th 2013 and the venue was Gazi Music Hall with 4000 people attending the ‘gig' .In the past he has collaborated with many great DJ`s/Producers of electronic music, such as Ramon Tapia, Umek, Nic Fanciulli and Monica Kruse.
Andrea De Niro is known for combining Tech House sounds with Acid/Detroit Techno. Full of Tech break influences, he is capable of creating an ecstatic vibe for the audience that would dance till morning .He transmits positive energy in every beat in his live shows. The outcome is amazing!
At the moment, he is preparing his first EP and he is determined to continue his journey in foreign dance floors with great passion and geniality.
