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Welcome to Deep House London! Where are you in the world right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m answering your questions from beautiful Cuenca in Ecuador. It\u2019s my first time here and i am beyond excited to be playing here and in Quito tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Congrats on the new EP, it\u2019s a big one! What was the inspiration for it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The main inspiration was definitely Behrouz\u2019s nightclub in Miami. Very thankful that he invited me many times over the last 2 years to play there. The Club has a intimate and powerful energy, which I love. It was certainly on my mind when I produced the tracks \u201cMotif of Presence\u201d and \u201cIngenuity of the Universe\u201d. The track “Rinpa” is inspired by the Japanese drawing technique Rinpa from the Edo-Period, where Japanese painters reinvigorated artistic traditions and idealized the past. In Japan, there is a long tradition of enjoying\u2014and representing\u2014the flora of each season, especially spring and autumn. Artists like Sakai H\u014ditsu (1761\u20131828) capture the shining beauty of spring on a gilded folding screen. Paintings like this introduced new ways of appreciating and describing the natural world. It left me speechless when i first saw them just about a year ago. The track “Fes” is a homage on the marrocan city Fes. A true Maze, where we got lost multiple times. I think if you listen to the track, you can here the hectic and<\/p>\n

How did you connect with Do Not Sit for this?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is already my second EP on DNS, and Behrouz and me where talking about a second release right after we decided to release the first one. Super grateful for his support.<\/p>\n

When creating music do you have certain labels in mind or is that not something you think about?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, i don\u2019t think about labels when i produce music. After all i want to be free of influences to create the essence of my music. Interestingly enough, that\u2019s something we talk about a lot on my patreon channel. (patreon.com\/nhiimusic) And I always push the artist to be themselves and not to sound like somebody\u2019s label.<\/p>\n

What is your creative process like? Do you have concrete ideas before you start producing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I start every Ableton project with a complete empty session, no templates. It forces me to do things differently every time which gets me excited. I love to play around with all the possibilities you have nowadays. My studio is a great hybrid between the analog and digital world. It is located in a vibrant part of brooklyn, which alone is a great inspiration. My ideas come from many different influences. It can be a peace of art, a interesting sentence in a book, a night club. I have been producing for many years now, and i think i reached a point where i can literally turn my ideas into music right away without losing much time. I guess it is important to not think too much while the creative process endures. The more you think, the more ego gets involved.<\/p>\n

Have you been able to road test the new EP yet? What have the crowd reactions been like?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, I\u2019ve played the tracks already a few times in Ibiza, New York, LA. I guess, this is the reason why i love to produce. There is no better feeling than playing your own music and see a beautifully connection with the crowd.<\/p>\n

How does it feel to be back to touring life? Is that something you missed throughout the pandemic?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nhii, which stands for No human is illegal btw, is still a young project. I had my first release in early 2019. So i was not really used to touring yet. I had some nice gigs here and there, but still kind of slow. That\u2019s why i am so excited about the current times. I have been playing in so many places around the world in the last 6-10 months and i have to pinch myself here and there, when i realize that all the work and dedication is paying off.<\/p>\n

What are some of your favourite labels and artists right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do not sit on the furniture, Kindisch, A tribe called kotori, Flying Circus are the obvious candidates here. Some more less known labels would be Sahel Records, Out of Options and Scenarios. Also i am part of the founding team of the newly founded label Sounds of Khemit. I\u2019m mostly in charge of the A&R position and his has been so much fun to connect with the artists from this side of the industry too.<\/p>\n

Some of my favorite Artists right now are Sydka, Bawab, Shrii, Jako Jako, Kyongpaul.<\/p>\n

What are the key elements for the perfect party in your eyes?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A good soundsystem and no phones on the dancefloor.<\/p>\n

Is there anything else coming up for you guys that you can tell us about? Big shows? New music?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I just started a weekly radio show on Ibiza Sonica, called Nhii presents Sounds of Khemit, every thursday from 4-5pm. Furthermore i have two more EPs coming in the next weeks and months on Flying Circus and Gardens of Babylon (Two Collaborations with my dear friend Elif).
\nAnd in June i will be heading to Europe to play some gigs in Berlin, London, Naples and many more before heading back to the US in July. I also plan to attend my first burning man this year!
\nThank you for inviting me to this interview!<\/p>\n

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