XENIA BELIAYEVA on:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/xeniabeliayeva
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/xenia-beliayeva
HOW I MET THE BASS on:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/howimetthebass
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/howimetthebass
- Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/HowIMetTheBass
3 QUESTIONS to XENIA BELIAYEVA:
Q: You´ve mixed some really nice tracks here. How did these early tracks have an impact on your later career?
A: Well, first I wanted to do a classical DJ Mix, something danceable from the mid 1990’s to now, but then I switched to the idea of recording an after-hour mix, since the after-hour culture was an important part in the 1990’s and in the beginning of me partying. I still listen to all of these tracks sometimes in compare to old records, which I rarely or never pick out of my shelf. We go through some emotinal waves here. The mix is quite up and down. Coming down to my career, I really have a love going on with the Lady B track. I like the pressure and build up and everything in it, this track remained timeless for me and still fits into my sets, compare to other tracks from that time. I really love dancing to it, play that song and you see me freaking out like a maniac from a forgotten tribe or so. I guess it’s this forward pushing vibe an attitude I’ve picked from "The Groove Is Going" for my career.
Q: You´ve recently released your new album “Riss”. It´s a mix between Synth-Pop, Indie Dance and the typical Beliayeva Techno. How would you describe your musicial development with this LP?
A: Well, some new aspects are added, the songwriting comes more into light. The arragement has changed a bit. All is slightly more advanced, but in the core and that’s the most important part, I could express myself more or way clearer in this record. Probably that’s the trick of growing up. Talking calm, straight and clear, know more and more, what you want, set your goals, know your limits, be more focused, less open for compromises, give a shit, be self confident, don’t go for second best. Well, I’m curious about my development, let’s see where the journey goes. Right now I’m like super inspired, stucked in experiments on various fields, the only thing I can say is: "Der Asphalt bebt!" (laughing)
Q: What´s coming next after the album?
A: First of all there it's still some work on the album, as we drop a few more singles. The next one is Razor, coming up May 28th with your remix (Marc DePulse). Then I have a collaboration, to be released in June with Maksim Dark, called "Less Than Zero" with an André Winter remix. Then another single from the Album, with an unreleased track and a remix by Black Asteroid & The Architect called "Explore The Darkside". This ones are set for now and then we see, but I’m not sleeping. Step by step, uhhh baby!
