Brazilian rising star KAF3R is making critical waves within the world digital scene with the discharge of his explosive new single “Wow” on Adam Beyer’s Truesoul. On this unique interview, KAF3R opens up concerning the artistic course of behind his Truesoul debut, how persistence led to his breakout collaboration “Misplaced in Area” with Konstantin Sibold, and why balancing targets with movement retains his profession on observe.
Inform us how ‘Wow’ your wonderful debut on Truesoul got here collectively. Do you go in with a plan or simply let issues movement?
It was nice for me to be releasing it via truesoul, particularly a observe that was so particular to me, because it acquired help from nice artists like Classic Tradition and Adam Beyer. The discharge went nicely as a result of the observe had already been examined on the dancefloor earlier than and at all times confirmed a really sturdy vitality on the dancefloor.
You first got here to prominence through ‘Misplaced in Area’, your standout collaboration with Konstantin Sibold. How does an rising producer rating such an unbelievable hook-up?!
I consider it’s essential consider in your potential and your sound. You possibly can by no means cease sending songs you consider in as references, that’s how the collaboration with Konstantin Sibold took place. I had already despatched some tracks to him and Kevin de Vries through e mail, and one among them was “Misplaced in Area,” which Konstantin Sibold needed to do a collaboration on.
Who’re your manufacturing heroes?
For me they’re: Classic Tradition, Kevin de Vries, John Summit and Adam Beyer.
What’s a dream little bit of studio gear you’d like so as to add to your assortment?
I would love to have a synthesizer. I actually like this type of analog sound, so a synthesizer like a Mini Moog or one thing like that might be fascinating.
Do you set profession targets and attempt to manifest sure issues or simply let issues movement? In that case, what would you want to attain in 2025?
I believe there’s a steadiness between the 2. It’s good to set targets to know what you need, nevertheless it’s additionally necessary to let some issues movement, as a result of not every part relies upon solely on us; typically there are issues that rely on time and development, so we should always benefit from the course of. Setting targets can typically be a limitation.
Exterior of music, what kind of hobbies or practices do you each must hold steadiness in your life?
I often play soccer with my mates, I actually like watching and in addition enjoying Counter Strike and in addition spending time with my household and girlfriend.
Share a musical suggestion you possibly can’t cease listening to.
Depeche Mode’s music has an enormous affect on my productions so I believe I might advocate them, particularly the tune “Strangelove”.
What’s developing subsequent when it comes to your studio tasks?
I’ve been getting ready a number of particular collaborations with main artists on the scene, in addition to highly effective remixes which might be already circulating on dance flooring around the globe. Prepare for sturdy feelings and lots of energetic tracks.
The place are you from in Brazil? Inform us concerning the scene there and a few spotlight golf equipment we should always try and some other rising artists we should always have on our radar.
I’m from southern Brazil, particularly within the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The digital music scene right here has many alternatives however continues to be transferring towards higher occasions. In central Brazil, comparable to São Paulo and neighbouring states, digital music has been proliferating strongly, and that’s superb. This constructive motion is coming with golf equipment like Inexperienced Valley, Dedge, Surreal Park, Laroc, and others. I might advocate Moonphazes, Knorst, and Castro as artists to maintain in your radar.
What’s your most anticipated in 2025 that followers ought to try?
I’m very comfortable to say that due to these releases I’m doing I’m reserving reveals for central Brazil and in addition internationally for the tip of this 12 months 2025
Anything you’d wish to share?
I need to convey a message that individuals ought to consider in what they dream and pursue it with out being afraid of what could come or what they should face. Life is right here for us to study and in addition to serve others.
KAF3R’s ‘Wow’ is out now on Truesoul: https://truesoul.ffm.to/true12191
