Our next Hometown Heroes guest mix takes us over the pond to Birmingham, UK where Marlon Kirk holds down the deep vibes. Check the mix and learn more about Marlon and his past and upcoming work in our exclusive interview below.
Interview With Marlon Kirk
1.) Can you talk a little bit about this release, Standing Alone and the different mixes in the pack? Was there anything particularly special about the production of this one?
2.) You’ve already had quite a busy year coming off an insanely productive 2019, what are some of your highlight releases so far outside of this one?
3.) Who are some of the musical figures you look up to or draw inspiration from in your own productions?
Roy Ayers, Larry Levan, Louie Vega, Atjazz, Joey Negro, Alex Niggeman, A Guy called Gerald, Deetron, Osunlade, Jimpster, Oscar P, Fred P, Ross Couch, Sean McCabe, Rocco, Ralf Gum, Jimpster, Mateo & Matos, Jeremy Sylvester, Ron Carroll, Andy Ward, Mr V, Nick Holder, Kai Alce, my music is a fusion and I take inspiration from all walks of life but these are some that have helped shape the way I produce, there’s a lot of emotions in the above.
4. ) Can you talk about the creation of Unprincipled Records and some of the spotlight releases in it’s catalog?
5.) What have you been up to during the quarantine time?
I’ve been keeping myself busy with productions for 2021, Netflix and Chill, getting on wifeys nerves, I’ve also been on a Keto diet for the last 5 months so keeping fit when I can and having a drink when I can!!!
6.) Anything coming up you’d like to plug here for our readers?
-Marlon Kirk
Turn it up & enjoy!