DJ Escape: Exclusive Interview
While many of today's top DJs complain about the lull in today's dance scene, arguing that the crowds are waning and clubs are not investing enough money in parties these days, DJ Escape claims the opposite.
In an exclusive interview with ATLANTAboy.com, DJ Escape tells us why he believes the American dance scene is actually experiencing a resurgence.
"The scene is more fun than ever. All of a sudden, the industry is back to high energy, happy music. The dark, monotonous beats that took over dance floors in 2001 are history. It's all about vocals and base-driven beats, which I love."
When he spins at WETbar this weekend, ATLANTAboys can expect to hear--among his arsenal of dance classics -- Mariah Carey's "Don't Forget About Us," Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" and Madonna's latest, "Sorry."
"I play familiar mainstream music, but not the versions you'll hear on the radio or see on MTV," he explains. "I re-work the classics specifically for my dance floor. You won't hear my versions anywhere else."
DJ Escape draws inspiration from DJ giants Erick Morillo, Junior Vasquez, Danny Tenaglia and Victor Calderone. "Dance music is about love and freedom," he tells us. "There's so much pressure in the world today. Work pressure, family pressure. Guys that go to the club have learned the secret to happiness. We look forward to Saturday nights when we can run to the DJ and leave our problems on the dance floor. There's nothing better than that."
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