INTERVIEW: LUCA SAPORITO SITS DOWN WITH MUSIC IS 4 LOVERS, FOLLOWING HIS RELEASE “TALKIN’ LIKE DAT” ON HOT CREATIONS

Luca Saporito marks an important step in his solo career with his Hot Creations debut, Talkin’ Like Dat – a track he built in his Ibiza studio, drawing on hip-hop influences and his long experience in electronic music. After two decades in the scene and a successful run as part of Audiofly, the release reflects his continued growth as a solo artist. With a remix from Rome’s Whitesquare completing the package, we talk to Luca about how the track came together and what this moment means for him.

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It feels truly surreal, to be honest. HC is a label I’ve admired for a long time, and Jamie Jones is one of the kindest people in the scene while being effortlessly cool. Being on the label felt like a true milestone. Not to mention, it’s one of the most sought-after labels out there, and the whole team behind it is doing a stellar job. A really awesome experience!

You mentioned that you created this track in just two days in your Ibiza studio. Can you walk us through that process? What sparked it and how it all came together so quickly? 
As it usually goes when you’re making music, one tiny element suddenly unlocks the whole thing, a hook, a riff, or in my case, a vocal sample that refused to leave my head. What makes this track unique is that I pitched the vocal across different tones, so it feels like two distinct voices instead of one. Then I built a chunky bassline, slapped on a solid beat, and the rest just… fell into place. Honestly, sometimes I look back at my projects and wonder how on earth I even made certain sounds (laughs). I think music-making is a deeply subconscious process, and that’s kind of the magic of it. I don’t like to overthink or fumble around with a track forever. I have a pretty good sense of when it’s time to wrap it up and get it out there. That’s exactly where a lot of fellow producers lose themselves, and their music ends up piling up on hard drives instead of landing on the dance floor.

The track draws inspiration from golden-era hip-hop, like A Tribe Called Quest. How do you approach blending those influences with modern club energy in your productions? 
Again, I don’t spend too much time analyzing it. I just go with whatever I feel a spark for. What matters most to me is that whatever I make has a vibe, feels authentic, and draws you in. I’ve always loved hip-hop, especially the old-school stuff, so weaving those early influences into the music I create now just feels natural.

Your career has spanned decades, from being one half of Audiofly to your solo work. How has your creative approach evolved over the years, and what does your current sound represent for you? 
My creativity has skyrocketed in recent times. I have always felt this need of exploring certain styles and avenues that I wasn’t able to dig into while being Audiofly. One of the main reasons for separating from it was the lack of inspiration towards where we were musically, which lead me to discover much more about myself and my capabilities within a studio environment. It was both a refreshing and somehow surprising discovery.

You’ve previously released music on labels like Get Physical, All Day I Dream, and of course, your own Super Sapiens imprint. What made Hot Creations the right home for this track? 
Honestly, it was my girlfriend Susa’s idea (she’s also my manager, for those who don’t know) to send it to Jamie. She was scrolling on Instagram one day, saw a clip of him playing out, and immediately said I should send him the track. He was into it straight away and super uncomplicated about the whole thing. Funny enough, the day he told me we could sign it to HC was the UNVRS opening. Jamie had put us on his booth list, and we ended up dancing the night away to his B2B with Carl Cox to celebrate the news. Talk about timing!

The release includes a remix by Rome-based producer Whitesquare. How did that collaboration come about, and what do you feel his remix adds to the original track?
Maurice and I have been close for years, and we’d been on the verge of collaborating for a while now. This track was the perfect opportunity, and he delivered an incredible remix,  taking the original into new sonic territory and giving it exactly the kind of shift you want when you’re changing gears in a set.

You’ve played legendary stages around the world, from Fabric London to Warung Brazil. How do live performances influence your studio productions, and vice versa? 
It’s a complete symbiosis. My studio sessions are fully inspired by my DJ sets, and my DJ sets are shaped by what happens in the studio. I always play 2 or 3 of my own recent productions or our label per night. These tunes just work so well. And then it’s time to bring the same intensity I feel on the dance floor back into my production work. Funny you mention Warung! I just returned from playing their anniversary alongside Lee Burridge and Facundo Mohrr, and it ended up being one of my best performances this year. The main-room energy was unreal, and I felt genuinely honored to be one of the DJs invited for such a special celebration.

‘Talkin’ Like Dat’ balances vocal-led grooves, deep basslines, and crisp percussion. How do you approach arranging these elements to create a track that resonates both on headphones and on the dancefloor?
It’s a delicate balance: making every element in the mix hit hard enough to work on the dance floor, whilst still keeping things refined so you can hear all the details at low volume without tiring your ears is key. When I work on a track, I’m constantly mixing as I go. Some artists prefer to leave the mixdown as the final step of their workflow, but I can’t work like that. I’m always making sure every element is balanced against one another in real time. This approach also helps me find space for new sounds without the mix becoming cluttered. And one more secret: I also work at low volume, it helps me catch the tiny details in every element.

Reflecting on your journey, what advice would you give to up-and-coming producers trying to carve out their own sound while honoring classic influences?
I get this question a lot, and my answer is always the same: consistency and authenticity are the foundations your whole career grows from. Get inspired (not just by music btw), but dont look too much right and left. Focus on your own unique path to leave an actual mark. Master your craft, be dependable, be professional.

Looking forward, are there any upcoming projects or directions you’re excited to explore after this Hot Creations debut? I’m constantly working on new ideas. I’ve become a studio rat lately. Right now, I’m involved in a few collaborations with some really interesting artists, both well-known names and fresh new blood. Keep an eye out. 🙂

I also have a very exciting track coming out on Super Sapiens called Machine Talks. We’ve kept it under wraps for a while because, to me, it represents the core sound of the label, it’s our soundtrack, basically. Groovy, a little dark, and sitting somewhere between melodic, indie, and tech house.

We’re also about to launch Super Rad.io, our podcast! And to top it all off, I just got a remix approved for two of the hottest artists out there right now. You can guess! And last but not least, I have something coming out with you guys soon too. Cheers!