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We spoke to fast-ascending Italian DJ duo TWOLATE to talk about their new release on Nicole Moudaber’s MoodCollective, collaborating with Davide T, and more.
Hey guys, great to have you with us! How are things going for TWOLATE right now?
Hey guys, it’s a pleasure! Things are going really well right now. We’re reaching some of the goals we’ve set for ourselves, both in terms of releasing on important labels and playing more and more shows around the world.
You’ve made your MoodCollective debut with the ‘Acid Jazz’ EP. What made Nicole Moudaber’s label the right home for these two tracks?
Meeting Nicole in Amsterdam last year played a big part. We stayed in touch, exchanged a few messages, and sent her several promos. She then decided to sign these two tracks and turn them into an EP. We have a great relationship with Nicole and a lot of respect for her.
What was the original spark behind ‘Acid Jazz’, and how did the idea develop in the studio?
We wanted to create a very energetic underground track. After hearing the accordion sample, which eventually became the key element of the track, we both had similar ideas in the studio and it was easy to put together. We then took some cuts from the vocal sample of 1, 2 Step by Ciara and Missy Elliott and rearranged them in our own way – we’re really happy with the result.
You’ve been working together as TWOLATE for quite a long time now. How do you divide responsibilities in the studio, and how has that working relationship changed over the years?
Our way of working has stayed the same throughout all these years. We’ve always been in the studio five days a week. We sit down, open the computer, and every day we listen to each other’s ideas. We also often play our tracks to a few trusted friends in the industry to get another opinion, which definitely helps a lot.
How important is DJ testing to your process, do tracks usually change significantly after you’ve played them out?
After so many years of experience, we can usually tell in the studio if a track has the potential to work on a dancefloor. When we test our tracks during a DJ set, we pay much more attention to the sound of the track, whether there’s anything that needs to be changed in the mix, or if there’s a section that needs to be shorter or longer.
‘The Flow’ sees you teaming up with fellow Italian Davide T. You’ve collaborated before on ‘Caramela’, so how did this latest collaboration come about?
Davide is one of our brothers in the game. We wanted to have a collaboration on the EP, so we sent the idea of the track to an artist we knew would deliver. Two days later, he sent us back the finished track, and it’s a bomb!
‘The Flow’ has a much faster, more explosive energy, driven by a big bassline and vocal. Did you approach the two tracks as contrasting sides of the EP from the beginning?
Yes, absolutely. The Flow reflects Davide’s musical style a lot. We were looking for this kind of contrast to make the EP even more appealing to big DJs who love this kind of groove in their sets, like Paco Osuna or Mau P.
How much does being Italian influence your musical identity?
We’re very proud to be Italian and to be part of this movement together with many other friends and artists from the scene. However, I don’t think being Italian directly influences our musical identity. Even though Italy has an incredible musical heritage, I believe the history of House Music is still being written, and that motivates us to keep pushing and always do better.
What’s next for TWOLATE after the ‘Acid Jazz’ EP?
Lots of new, quality music over the next few months that we can’t wait to announce, plus tours and shows all around the world!
TWOLATE (ITA) ‘Acid Jazz EP’ is out now on MoodCollective
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