Full Interview of Markus Mehta by Roberto Q. Ingram

01. Born and raised?

I was born and raised in Munich, by my loving parents - a German mother and an Indian father.

02. When did you start djing?

Pretty young. I started getting into djing when I was about 14 years old.

03. Why is music so culturally important to you?

Music is my passion and guide. It allows me to express myself, have exciting adventures, travel and meet extraordinary people.

04. What artist is an inspiration to you?

Derrick May has been an inspiration to me in many different ways, not only musically. Not all of them are suitable for minors. Haha!

05. Your music style?

Cutting edge electronic music that comes from the heart.

06. Favorite label?

I am always on the hunt for new and exciting music and do not have one favorite label.

07. Favorite club you have played at?

Berghain in Berlin.

08. Are you producing or have any planned releases?

Yes, I have a lot of new solo material, as well as music I've produced together with Alec Chizhik, ready for release this year. Please check my website and Facebook page for more info soon.

09. What is your primary source to play music (vinyl, digital, USB, CD)?

I am using Traktor with two turntables, time code vinyl, a Native Instruments X1 controller and some effects.

10. What can we expect to hear in your dj set?

I've recorded this mix at a gig in Helsinki last January. It captures the early morning vibe. The club was a pitch-black, mid-sized room with a bumping sound system and the crowd was going for it. I got to play lots of tracks I don't always get to play out. It was great fun morphing sounds from deep to energetic to hedonistic and back.

11. Tracklist?

01. Markus Homm “Big Sweet” Bondage

02. Alessio Mereu “Three In One” Amam

03. Genius Of Time “Juno Jam” Running Back

04. Tantsui “Rainyman” No Passport

05. Andre Butano & Demian Muller “Cap Ducal” Cadenza Lab

06. Mono Negro “3rd Strike - Rootz Remix” Be An Ape

07. Tobsin Graale “A New Level - Christian Burkhardt Remix” Tanzbar

08. Frank Lorber & Christian Burkhardt “Solar” Saved

09. Timid Boy “The Bubble Track” Tenampa

10. Alessan Main “Research - Henning Richter Remix” Sujet

11. Dakpa “3.2” Serial Number 849

12. DJ Boris “Give Yourself - Danny Serrano Remix” Nirvana

14. What can Munich club & event providers do better for dance music as a culture in the region?

I think Munich has a very healthy scene and I enjoy myself going out clubbing here. Many great domestic as well as international artists are playing in town every weekend. On the down side it is maybe a bit to serious and political at times.