14 FAKTS INTERVIEW WITHRiva Starr

Q: How would you describe yourself in one word?

Silly

Q: What was the driving force that got you into Music Production and when?

It has always been with me since I was like 15 and I was doing these megamixes with my digital multitracks and Akai s950 sampler... then I eventually moved to proper music production once I mastered my first copy of Cubase… I have always been fascinated by that.

Q: Analog or Digital? And why?

Both, always nice to get the best of both worlds!  

Q: What's your favorite venue and why does it stand out from the rest?

There are really too many to choose from, I’m no good in pickin’ the best of anythin

Q: If you were to have a superpower, what would it be and why?

Teleport! Obviously to skip the long travels and it’s a good thing for the environment as well ;)
  Q: 1 person you'd dream to have a coffee with?

Maradona while he was playing for Napoli in the 80’s.  RIP

Q: If you would have been given the chance to do a film score from the past, what movie would you choose and why?

One of Sergio Leone’s spaghetti western movies. I somehow like the idea of a Morricone on crack sort of soundtrack while they fight.

Q: Recommend a hidden gem in your home country that would fit a perfect rave?

Salento. Great beaches, wonderful sea and people and outstanding food and culture traditions.

Q: What are 3 tracks that got you into electronic music?

Afrika Bambaata & Soul Sonic Force - Rock it

Maars - Pump Up The Volume

Earth People - Dance(but there are waaay more) 

Q: Tell us about your upcoming releases and plans for this year.

Forthcoming is my long coming collab with the legend Todd Terry on Hot Creations, the track is titled This Is The Sound and I love the reactions when i play it in the clubs!Then we got a nice Floorplan rmx for my project with Star B on my label Snatch! Records. Other than that I’ll keep on touring and spreading the house sound :)