Ahead of the release of their much awaited single 'What We Live For' in collaboration with fellow Dutch artist Afrojack just a few days away, the Bassjackers duo of Ralph Van Hilst and Marlon Flohr made their first ever appearance in Hyderabad on Saturday night. The city folk got a taste of jacking beats with a lot of bass or "jack the bass", as the Bassjackers duo of Ralph Van Hilst and Marlon Flohr like to call it.
Excerpts from the interview.
What have you heard of Hyderabad as an EDM destination?
We loved the prospect of coming to India. What we were completely excited about is launching a brand new EDM experience in Hyderabad. The city is an evolving market and it is rapidly catching up with cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi and other cities too. Dance music is a revolution that will definitely gain a foothold in the city because the audiences are very open to experimentation. Hyderabad can draw in numbers for live concerts as I have just experienced. This is a plus point for any DJ world over.
Who were your major musical influences when you started out?
Marlon: There are too many (artistes) to mention now, respecting their talents. As a DJ, I got inspiration from guys like Sidney Samson and Laidback Luke. They have an amazing skill set and really know how to read a crowd. Ralph: Afrojack has been a big influence when it comes to producing. He got so big with what some call the "Dutch" sound. This paved the way for us.
Do you listen to any Indian/ Bollywood music?
We are familiar with Nikhil Chinapa. However, we would like to explore possibilities of working in Bollywood. We would definitely like to meet..
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