La Bush presents some of the hottest names in the harddance scene. Mystery is one of those bigger names. This German producer has almost seen it all; different styles of harddance, different countries, different parties… But how does he feel about the Qontinent? We went to him for some answers…
You are still very young, yet you have a rich career already. Not many people can say that. How did you do it?
Well, I’ve got a quite strict plan when it comes to my job as a DJ and a producer. But to reach the aims I have set for myself I really have to give up a lot. It takes a lot of you when you really want to make it in the scene. I’m often in the studio for up to eight to twelve hours in one day. And I don’t do things one at a time, I work on several music projects at the same time.
You started out with hardcore, but you are mostly known for your harddance mixes and creations. Why the sudden change?
Yes, that’s right. I first started playing hardcore and oldschool at the biggest German events, but then the sound changed. Everything just became harder and harder. At that point I saw a chance to start in the harddance scene, which started quite well with my productions “Type Face” and “Punani”. After that everything else just followed.
“Punani” probably is your biggest hit ever. Do you have stigmata from that song?
No, I have all of my fans to thank for my success. They made the song to what it is now. This song actually simply originated from my feelings at that moment. I never was aware of what it did for the party people until I saw the effects afterwards.
Do you think you will ever create something that compares the impact of “Punani”?
Sure… the firm goal of every musician has to be to go on working successfully. But that’s just the point. I’ll always have to give it all… up to 100%. And that’s where my problem may rise. It is not easy for me to make that happen because I’m a German producer and I don’t live in The Netherlands or Belgium. That really makes a difference.
What can we expect from Dj Mystery for the remainder of 2010? Any new releases coming up?
Well, I’ll be on several events all over Europe. Furthermore I’m working on new productions, which are going to be released almost every six to eight weeks on my new hardstyle label Davaro Records [www.davaro-records.com]. But there are also going to be releases on other labels like the new label from Showtek and Marcel Woods. So be prepared!
Dilemma: Be the king of music in Germany or a mediocre dj/producer internationally?
Things are easier for me in Germany than they are in The Netherlands, but the journey isn’t over yet. My status in Spain for example is just as big as it is in Germany and who know which country will follow next.
The Qontinent has it’s second edition this year. What are your impressions so far and what do you expect?
This kind of event is a big challenge for every performing artist. The whole harddance world is watching and you have a chance to prove yourself. It can make your career, but it can break it as well.
What secret ingredient would make The Qontinent the best party ever according to you?
The secret ingredient has to be that every single dj, musician and the crowd melt together to one big family and just party.
Do you have anything special planned for your set?
My set is especially co-ordinated to every single party and I have quite a few surprises like bootlegs etc. to offer for all party people. B.O.M.B. 100% Dynamite.
Do you have a message for the visitors of The Qontinent?
Hey party people… come and visit me at The Qontinent. Let’s make one big party!
