So first things first, what's going on in the world of Hooraa at the moment? I'm currently working on another hard techno EP and hope to have it released by the end of the year or early next year. I'm also back on the road and taking out of state gigs after being grounded due to COVID for 5 years. Lastly, I recently resurrected my old radio show called The Ravers United Mixshow With Hooraa in a live format and it airs every Thursday from 8-10 PM EST on rtdfraveradio.com and the RTDF Rave Radio app which can be downloaded in the Google and Apple Play stores. My newest EP called Ruthless Dom was on Beatport's hot 100 hard techno releases, all 4 tracks were on Filth Infatuated's top 10 tracks, and it's still on Filth Infatuated's Popular Releases which is very humbling and I'm honored to say the least. Jerome Baker did one hell of a remix as well. Describe your style. On the DJ side, my style's diverse, funky, hard, jacking, energetic, etc. On the production side, I've released mostly hard acid, but I describe it as hard, jacking, acidic, dark, energetic, etc. I try to push boundaries and make every track better than the last. I also tell ravers in out community to think of it as the midwestern region of the US meets the UK. What were the best and worst sets / gigs you've ever played? Well, your worst sets are always the sets you have in the beginning of your DJ career so the sets in my first 2 years were definitely the worst especially when I debuted at OB's Brau Haus's open deck night back in February of 2014. Much respect for the venue though. I'm not one that likes bashing crew's, DJs, promoters, etc., but Roofless Forest in Michigan and the Throwback Family's Go Ham 4 were definitely the worst. I've been honored, blessed, and humbled to have had so many quality gigs so in no particular order: Drop Bass Network's Even Furthur, Bass Harvest 2, Kompound Weekender, Diversity Presents Sparnfunkel, AME's Bass Harvest 2, RTDF Rave Radio Presents Techno Tattoo 2 (Dolso in Brooklyn, NY) most underground gigs at Appleton, WI's OB's Brau Haus, the shows I've played in Dallas, TX (especiallythe past time at the Green Elephant), and all of the Electric Lounge's As One shows have been amazing gigs to say the least. The Electric Lounge is located in Oshkosh, WI. Tell us something interesting about yourself? I was an independent pro wrestler before I was a DJ/producer. would give to any newcomer trying to get into the world of Techno or dance music in general? Do your research on everything, do what you want to do, feel the music, keep your nose to the grindstone, stay humble, respect other artists, avoid drama as much as possible, know your budget, criticism and rejection humble you. Get the DAW and equipment that fit you the best and not because it's what the "cool kids are using.", take classes on YouTube, fader pro, other educational music site, get a good mentor, and hire a good sound engineer. Michael Wenz of Wenz Mastering's amazing and he's done a lot of good work for me. He's mixed and mastered every track besides Techno Theory. Also find your balance between work, family, music, etc. What thing really annoys you about the music scene at the moment? Drama, artists who don't practice or respect the craft, lack of support, artists with egos, poor etiquette, etc. What is your favourite burger and what's you're tipple of choice? This is a tough one, but there's a spicy burger at Sobleman's in Milwaukee I really like. As far as my tipple of choice is concerned, I'm kind of a beer snob except I hate IPAs, but Central Waters Bourbon Barrel Stout's one of my biggest "go to beers" as well as OB's Brau Haus's Dopplebock. You're stranded on a desert Island with a single record player and a fat sound system, what 5 albums are you playing. Hooraa- Ruthless Dom EP Hooraa- Riddim Must Die EP Hooraa- Midwest Nightmare EP Atze Ton - Druckbox EP Finally, In your opinion what does the future of Techno hold? I think techno djs/producers will continue to push boundaries which will lead to all techno genres getting harder and darker until it slows down although I don't see it getting over 170 bpms. What's the best piece of advice you 10 ZONE-MAGAZINE.EU
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