Exclusive Interview with DJ Makasi
Above Eleven - located on top of Fraser Suites Sukhumvit on Sukhumvit 11 - invites to a night of House, Disco, Funk and Electro with Resident DJ Luck-E and Special Guest DJ MAKASI at their rooftop bar "Gramercy Park". DJ MAKASI is a internationally renowned DJ who has played at major festivals such as Tomorrowland & TomorrowWorld.
Siam2nite had the opportunity to have an exclusive interview with Makasi, shortly before his performance at Above Eleven on 10th January.
You are an up-and-coming DJ & Producer from Belgium. How did you get in touch with DJing and music production in the first place?
My eldest sister was a party girl, so she always came back from the club the next day with the new tracks and let me listen to it. She really fed my curiosity about clubs and djs. My first gig was when i was 14 years old in a respected club in Antwerp. Got help from some of the best dj’s in my town like Luck E, Mystique, Daddy K. Since then i dedicated my life to music.
You don’t limit yourself if it comes to music genres. How would you describe your sound in a few words?
That is a very difficult one for me. I listen literately every kind of music. But listening to one genre a whole time is just boring to me. So When i play, i try to put as many genres in 1 smooth mix. So I guess you can call me an All Around dj.
What tracks, remixes or mix sets would you recommend as an introduction for someone that is not yet familiar with your sound?
Try Diplo, A Trak, Am, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike + Good Entertainer all in one!
You have played in clubs all over the world and major festivals such as Tomorrowland (Belgium), TomorrowWorld (USA) and Sunburn (India). What was the best and the worst gig you ever played and what was the funniest thing ever occurred during any of your performances?
There is no best or worst gig, every gig is definitely an experience!! The funniest thing i’ve experienced so far would be me falling of a stage in front of thousands of people.. Ofcourse you got to laugh with that, Im human and human makes mistakes haha
You are from Antwerp – the most populous city of Belgium. What can you tell us about clubbing and nightlife there? Do you have any nightlife related suggestions for first-time visitors?
So i’ve travelled the world multiple times now, visited a lot of clubs & bars.. I can tell you this, Antwerp is still one of my favorite cities to party. Not just because i’m based there, but you have some many cool clubs, Big Ones, Small Ones, Old Ones, New Ones in such a small area.. That its really nice to club hop during a night. The ladies in Antwerp are not that bad either ;-) So my suggestion would be.. Go visit a couple clubs during your stay in Antwerp, defenitly pass by if you see the name MAKASI on the flyer. ;-).
On 10th January you will perform live at Above Eleven. Have you visited Thailand before? What can Bangkok expect of your performance?
Yes, it’s my third time visiting Thailand.. What can i say, Amazing country!!! I love it there.. For me its the perfect holiday experience.. Do a club, visit a nice island, do another club, eat some amazing thai food.. What you can expect during my set. Set your mind free & Expect the Unexpected!!! Haha..