Interview – Eddy P.

Fresh off the back of his killer ‘Bad Boy’ EP we caught up with SoundWav Records head Eddy P. to discuss the sublime three track collection and more.

MI4L – What was your approach to crafting the energy of the “Bad Boy” EP? Did you have a specific audience or setting in mind when shaping the overall sound?

Eddy P. – I wanted to get in studio and make something heavy for the clubs and something for the ladies to get they’re night going.

MI4L – The EP’s sound feels very raw and authentic. How do you channel your personal experiences into your production?

Eddy P. – Well I take my all shows on tour experiences into the studio, I think about all the memorable times at each show and bring out the feeling into the music, I absolutely love energy being pumped into my music.

MI4L – You’ve mentioned before that you’re always evolving. How does the “Bad Boy” EP reflect your current evolution as an artist?

Eddy P. – It really changes the tone in where I am at in the moment in my music career it’s something Tough, bold, making a statement in the music.

MI4L – SoundWav Records has built a reputation for pushing boundaries. How does this EP fit into your label’s vision for the future of underground music?

Eddy P. – It holds a heavy club sound and that’s something we work hard to put out as a label is banging records. This EP definitely holds that up.

MI4L – What were some of the production challenges you faced when making this EP, and how did you overcome them?

Eddy P. – I think just time, finding the correct elements to fit it all together.

MI4L – “Bad Boy” has a sense of attitude and defiance in its production. How much do you think your own personality shapes the music you create?

Eddy P. – My personality is definitely melded in together with a lot of my music I creat but this one was just a sense of finding my carisma in the sound and making it really heavy of the EP.

MI4L – Your tracks often have a distinct balance of groove and aggression. How do you maintain that tension in your productions without leaning too far in either direction?

Eddy P. – I really think it’s the time you take when listening the record there is a moment when in studio hearing it over and over again you start to feel the drag going on in the record so I definitely think about how the record would sound when being played live. How much of the beat and bass will I continue running when will the break start etc.

MI4L – When working with vocal samples, like the ones used in this EP, how do you decide what works and what doesn’t?

Eddy P. – I really go with the work flow, I’ll sit back and listen to the record over and over until something fits and I am satisfied. It also has to do with the vibe of the record where that vibe is going.

MI4L – What impact do you hope this release will have on the dance floor? Is there a specific reaction you’re aiming for when DJs spin these tracks?

Eddy P. – I really just want to see people dancing instead and enjoying themselves

MI4L – As a producer and DJ, do you feel pressure to balance creativity with trends in the industry, or do you follow your instincts regardless of what’s popular?

Eddy P. – I really follow my own wav.. haha but yeah I just do what I like and what influences my sound. The trends in the industry will always be a thing but it all comes to past at a certain point but originality always goes a long way in my book.

MI4L – When looking at your catalog, where do you think “Bad Boy” sits in relation to your previous releases? Does it feel like a continuation or a departure?

Eddy P. – I think the “Bad Boy” EP is departure and the reason behind that is, I always believe every record I make has to hit harder than the last.

MI4L – You’re known for curating unique soundscapes. How do you see your role as a DJ evolving alongside your production work, especially with the release of this EP?

Eddy P. – This EP has thought me one thing and that is making sure to always keep the audience on they’re toes, have the records build that peak moment.

MI4L – You’ve been releasing music for a while now. How do you keep yourself motivated and creatively inspired, especially when running your own label?

Eddy P. – Traveling, seeing friends play at festivals and also just simply spending time to listen to Jazz and get new drum ideas.

MI4L – What role does collaboration play in your music-making process? Can we expect more collaborative efforts on future SoundWav Records releases?

Eddy P. – Collaboration is definitely an art, a fusion is what we can call it, making a record and collaborating with different sounds and partners can be fun. It brings out a challenge to the table. You absolutely believe I’ll be bringing some more heat to the label!