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Q. Would you categorize Nagazaki's style as Industrial Hardcore? How do you feel it is categorized in Europe? How would you describe your music?

That's a very good question, because I don't even know what my music is, hahaha.
I think it's easy to say that I produce industrial hardcore with a ton of references to all the subgenres of hard music.

I'm happy to be part of this industrial movement, because I think the most competent producers come from industry or Crossbreed. Understanding the rules of different musical genres and being able to mix them requires a lot of hard work and skill. Having said that, I don't consider myself a really competent person, I've just listened to a LOT of music and I can hear when it sounds good or not but I couldn't explain it from a technical point of view.

As I haven't travelled all over Europe yet, I can't say too much, but wherever I've been invited, I've always had good feedback on my music and that of the Prototypes artists. For me, knowing that people have had a good time with my music fills me with happiness.

Q. Is it true that you were very influenced by Breakcore? If so, how and what part of Breakcore influenced you?

Oh yes I’m totally influenced by Breakcore! You can easily hear that in my production, all the breakbeats, the edits, glitches and everything are a part of my music.

I think the thing I love the most in Breakcore is that every producer has their own style (same as all other scenes but it’s more remarkable), also maybe I’m fascinated by Mashcore the oversampling and editing process is totally insane! If I have to name a few really inspiring artists : Ruby My Dear, Krumble, Igorrr, Stellabee, Kobaryo.

Q. How did Spare Limbs get started? What is the concept behind this project?

The SPARE LIMBS project started a few years ago with DJIPE, our first EP was released in 2022 and the concept is making something different than producing classic DJIPE & Nagazaki tracks. We both have a similar vision of what we would like to produce. While Jasper is creating sick atmospheres, I’m more focused on making it more or less Hardcore and DJ friendly (At least on our last EP haha). It’s really refreshing to work with someone that totally understands me, even without talking just by sending a preview we both understand where the other one wants to go, but I have to admit when Jasper sends me projects I have to spend a few hours to adjust everything to my workflow hahaha. This is another really cathartic project.

2024.05

MDC Interview#60 " Nagazaki "