Talk us through your new track
'New Day'. What kind of vibe
were you aiming to create? How
did you come about working with
Laura Elle Rose?
I wanted to create a vibe, a track
that encouraged people to move
and have a good time, but at the
same time, encourage them to do
exactly what they want to do in
life and walk away from anything
that's hindering them. Laura and
I went to the same high school
in Croydon. She's a couple years
below me. My friend was always
telling me how great her voice
is and I should work with her, so
that's how it all came about.
How do you feel about the recent
resurgence of UK funky in 2016?
I'm happy. UK funky has such
a fun, positive vibe - the music
of the summer. I believe those
sounds brought so much joy to so
many people.
Why did you decide to quit
Attacca Pesante and start your
Xavier Eleven project?
I haven't quit Attacca Pesante, I
never will. Zack and I have just
been working on other things. AP
will be back making music in time.
I started Xavier Eleven because
Zack wasn't ready to move
forward with Attacca Pesante
yet, but AP wouldn't be right with
just myself. Our different musical
backgrounds complimented
Attacca Pesante.
Your bio mentions your
time travelling in Asia. What
experiences there influenced you
to start producing again?
I was in Asia for 3 months
listening to different sounds and
experiencing freedom. In Asia I
was doing exactly what I wanted
to do for 3 months. I wanted to
continue doing exactly what I want
when I touched down on British
soil, and that's making music, so
I am.
What's next for Xavier Eleven?
I'm currently working on new
music with very talented artists.
I'm trying to create that splendid
musical experience for the people.
ISSUE 95 / 20016
Xavier Eleven is the new project from Dean Johnson, previously one half of hit making production duo Attaca Pesante.
A multi-talented instrumentalist as well as producer, he is back in the studio producing fresh material after an inspiring
hiatus exploring Asia. We caught up with the producer to chat about his journey.
INTERVIEW:
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"UK FUNKY...THOSE
SOUNDS BROUGHT SO
MUCH JOY TO SO MANY
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