Contributing WriterThe two stalwarts of Naples’ underground talk experimenting with new ideas, early inspiration, and Neapolitan club culture.
Great to have you both with us. Before we get into the new record, what have the past few months looked like for you creatively?
It has been a very inspiring period from a creative point of view: we’ve spent a lot of time in the studio, experimenting with new ideas and developing several projects. We can say we’re very satisfied with what is taking shape… and you’ll be hearing some great things very soon.
Let’s start with the new release, “Soar” on Adesso Music. What was the initial spark behind the track, and how did the idea first come together?
The idea for Soar was born from an evocative melodic riff and from some old house masterpieces that immediately gave us a great feeling. From there, we built the whole track, working on the energy and the atmosphere to keep that sense of “flying” suggested by the title. It was one of those tracks that developed very naturally in the studio.
Do you remember the moment in the studio when you realised the track was really working? Was there a particular element that unlocked it?
Yes, the key moment was when the melody fit perfectly with the groove and the vocal, which is actually the part we love the most. At that point, we realized the track had found its identity, and from there, everything else developed very naturally.
Collaboration is such a big part of electronic music. When the two of you work together, how do your roles evolve in the studio?
In the studio, our roles complement each other naturally. Often one of us starts with an idea — a melody, a groove, or a sound — and the other develops it, working on the structure or the atmosphere of the track. It’s a continuous exchange: each of us brings our own sensibility, and the ideas grow together until they become something that truly represents both of us.
You’ve both worked with some big names in the scene. Which artists or records have had the biggest impact on the way you approach house music today?
We’ve been fortunate to share the booth with many artists from the international scene. The artists and productions from the house scene between the late ’90s and the early 2000s definitely had a huge influence on us. That period had a very strong identity: solid grooves, deep melodies, and a lot of attention to the atmosphere of a track. Even today, we try to bring that spirit into our productions, combining those roots with a more current vision.
You’re both natives of the Naples underground scene. How has the city shaped your sound, and what makes the Naples scene unique in your view?
Naples has always had a very strong musical energy, and this has inevitably influenced our journey. The Neapolitan underground scene has a great club culture, with a strong openness to international sounds, while always maintaining its own identity. In our opinion, what makes it unique is precisely this combination of passion, instinct, and attention to musical quality.
Carmine, you’ve been passionate about house music since you were 13 and released your first track back in 2003. Do you remember the moment or record that first pulled you into the genre?
The track that made me fall in love with house music was “My Body & Soul” by Marvin Gardens. I first heard it on the radio and later played by some DJs, and it made me dream of being behind the decks and making people dance. Over time, the desire to produce something of my own grew, eventually leading to my first vinyl productions.
Paul, alongside production and DJing, you also host a show on Ibiza Live Radio. Has being constantly exposed to new music through the show influenced the way you approach your own productions?
The show on Ibiza Live Radio was actually something I did many years ago. It wasn’t really a live radio show but more of a weekly podcast. It was a great experience, especially because it was followed in many different countries. I was receiving messages and feedback from listeners from all over the world, which made it really special.
Listening to so much music every week and selecting tracks for the podcast definitely improved my approach to music production as well, helping me better understand what works in clubs and what really connects with people.
Finally, now that “Soar” is out in the world, what’s next for you both?
Now that “Soar” has finally been released, our goal is to keep improving, grow as producers, and make an increasingly solid and positive contribution to the producer scene.
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