Do you think the role of the remixer is undervalued? Some songs may never have been noticed without the remix that made them popular - yet the original songwriter usually gets more credits than the remixer.
"This is a really good question. This makes me think of Jacque Lu Cont’s remix of ‘Four to the Floor’ by Starsailor. This was a huge hit and Jacque did not get a mention at all. I think back then it was quite usual for this to happen. I see the role of a remixer as sometimes a completely new production – you get some remixers who literally keep one bit of an original vocal and then create a whole new production, a new arrangement, new sounds. I think nowadays, the remixer gets more recognition – for me, when I DJ, I always look for a track with the specific remixer in mind, so I think remixers get a better deal now."
When you create a remix, do you take into account what type of sound is popular on dance floors at the time?
"Yes and No. I try to stay in the same mood. However, I don't want to use a cheesy sound from the past. I try to focus on finding new sounds that will merge with my sounds and the original track."
Do you have any tips for aspiring remixers that would help them create better remixes?
"You know, rule no.1 is to respect the original – if you take one word from the original track and then change everything, to me this is not in line with the original. So, try to find the best part of the original track.
"Rule number 2. Just try to go in your own direction. Try to just use your own style, as when people ask you for a remix, it's generally because people have heard your previous work, or your last remix and they want you to re-create this sound. When I just
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