Heres an interview from Lempo & Japwow , 2 rising stars in the house music scene that are catching our eyes (and ears at the minute) , Read on , enjoy the interview and dont forget to check out the links at the end (Especially their soundcloud for plenty of top tunes , including a host of FREE downloads)
1. First of all tell us who Lempo & Japwow are and how you 2 met?
Our real names are Mike McGuinness and Claire Savage. We’re an international DJ/Production duo based in Manchester, UK. We run our own house label, Applique Music. Claire has had several successful production pseudonyms, most notably as Wonk, which led to the launch of her own electro-house imprint Wonked Records. Lempo is resident DJ for Manchester brand Bitch and a Radio Presenter on Manchester Global.
Our real names are Mike McGuinness and Claire Savage. We’re an international DJ/Production duo based in Manchester, UK. We run our own house label, Applique Music. Claire has had several successful production pseudonyms, most notably as Wonk, which led to the launch of her own electro-house imprint Wonked Records. Lempo is resident DJ for Manchester brand Bitch and a Radio Presenter on Manchester Global.
The first time we met was Lempo submitting demos to Wonked Records back in 2009. That led to a Lempo vs Wonk collab on his "The Death Of Micky Fidget EP" - after that we crossed paths at several clubs and festivals either warming up for each other or in the crowd while the other was performing. Then, in late 2010 we decided to hook up in the studio for a second collab this time as Lempo and Japwow. The fruit of that labour was "Hi-De-Ho" which got signed to CR2 Records within days and we realized we had a good chemistry so from there we made the deciion to become a dj and production duo.
2. Tell us a bit about your sounds/style ?
We bring a fresh angle to the ever-changing club scene with our own unique style of electro-swing infused with Tech house. We both have a background in hip-hop but fell into the house trap in the late 90's following acts such as AVH, Daft Punk. Prodigy, Fatboyslim etc. We make alot of our own bootlegs and edits for live shows which always feature well known samples to keep energy in the sets.
We bring a fresh angle to the ever-changing club scene with our own unique style of electro-swing infused with Tech house. We both have a background in hip-hop but fell into the house trap in the late 90's following acts such as AVH, Daft Punk. Prodigy, Fatboyslim etc. We make alot of our own bootlegs and edits for live shows which always feature well known samples to keep energy in the sets.
3. Which producers inspire you when making music ?Currently we both really like producers such as Timberland, Will Gold and Rizzle kicks. Pretty much anyone who is having fun with there music. But inspiration comes from everywhere and we are both very eclectic in taste... on japwow's i-pod you can find the likes of Linkin park and Pendulum - on Lempo's you will find anything from Coldplay to David Bowie.
4. What production software do you use ?
We use Logic for 90% of our production but certain features in Abelton are still needed to get things such as vocals to sit just right!
We use Logic for 90% of our production but certain features in Abelton are still needed to get things such as vocals to sit just right!
5. What can we expect from Lempo & Japwow in 2012 ?
More of the same really, we have alot of releases lined up for the summer with Applique Music and Cr2 Records. We are planning a UK tour and working on a top secret album project for a big name.
More of the same really, we have alot of releases lined up for the summer with Applique Music and Cr2 Records. We are planning a UK tour and working on a top secret album project for a big name.
6. What was your biggest highlight in 2011?
Working on Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots are made for walking" vocal would be right up there, as would collaborating with Artful but the main highlight is the support we have gained from radio stations and top artists such as Capital FM, Roger Sanchez, Eric Morillo etc. Without that support we would not get noticed and it has gone a long way to getting us a foot in the door for 2012.
7. If you could work with anyone in the music industry who would it be and why ?
We both 100% agree that collaborating with Timberland and Missy Elliott would be epic - Imagine the madness that would come from that studio session.
We both 100% agree that collaborating with Timberland and Missy Elliott would be epic - Imagine the madness that would come from that studio session.
8. Any tips on which producers to look out for in 2012 ?
Defo keep an eye on Will Gold, Will Clarke, Ron May and David Jones - all making great tech house with some edgy samples, much the same as what we do but all these boys are gonna be smashing the charts and clubs this year! :)
Defo keep an eye on Will Gold, Will Clarke, Ron May and David Jones - all making great tech house with some edgy samples, much the same as what we do but all these boys are gonna be smashing the charts and clubs this year! :)
9. What do you 2 do to relax ?
You will laugh at this as it all sounds more strenuous than relaxing, but when we're not in the studio, at work or giging... Lempo plays football alot and goes to watch Man City, Japwow loves a bit of Karate and Zumba - she supports the other Manchester football club, as you can imagine that makes for good banter!
You will laugh at this as it all sounds more strenuous than relaxing, but when we're not in the studio, at work or giging... Lempo plays football alot and goes to watch Man City, Japwow loves a bit of Karate and Zumba - she supports the other Manchester football club, as you can imagine that makes for good banter!
NOW FOR A FEW "FUN" QUESTIONS
11. Last thing you both bought that cost less than £5 ?
We bought a McDonalds on the way to the studio today ;)
We bought a McDonalds on the way to the studio today ;)
12. Do either of you have any bad habits ?
Smoking would be Lempo's bad habit, Japwow collects toys which ain't big or clever.
Smoking would be Lempo's bad habit, Japwow collects toys which ain't big or clever.
13. Last film you both watched ?
We watched Resident Evil 4 together last week, scary video game shizzle.
We watched Resident Evil 4 together last week, scary video game shizzle.
WAYS TO FOLLOW LEMPO & JAPWOW
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TWITTER CLICK HERE
YOUTUBE CLICK HERE
AND OF COURSE BEATPORT CLICK HERE
ONCE AGAIN A HUGE THANK YOU TO LEMPO & JAPWOW FOR THE INTERVIEW
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