San Diego primarily based dancer and producer Xavage fuses entice and EDM to create his actually signature sound. With a self-described “unapologetic edginess,” his model pulls from early 2000’s hip hop, digital synths and a variety of influences, together with Timbaland and an authentic Don Flosstradamus remix. Xavage’s most up-to-date launch, “Keep Savage 2″, has saved true to his roots along with his newest single, “Get Down”. Subsequent up, he’s specializing in some large upcoming collaborations. We’re right here for it!
He sat down with SPIN to speak about his largest influences, how he turned a dancer, how dance evokes his music, and way more. Stream Keep Xavage 2 right here and take a look at Xavage’s electrifying SET beneath! Need extra SETS? Head over to SPIN TV to maintain up with all the most recent and best DJ/producers breaking by way of the digital sphere.
Who’s Xavage and what do you stand for?
XAVAGE describes an individual who has cross traits between timeless class and unapologetic edginess. I stand for music that places dance again into EDM.
Inform us about your sound – the place does your model originate from and what have been your largest visible, social, and sonic influences?
My model originates from early 2000’s hip hop due to the bounce and groove. As soon as the EDM house began entice by incorporating the drum rhythms of hip hop and including digital synths I fell in love. My largest influencer is Timbaland due to the bounce and rhythm he is ready to obtain. Most of my favourite songs from that period had been produced by Timbaland.
Was there a definitive turning level to your success? When did you understand the magnitude of your affect inside the trade/group?
My largest turning level was graduating Icon Collective and signing my first EP to Circus Information. At that time I felt that I had all of the instruments and connections to succeed. I simply needed to keep humble, put within the work on a regular basis, and revel in each step of the method alongside the way in which.
What made you combine entice music and digital music?
Authentic Don Flosstradamus remix is what launched me to the world of entice music. As soon as I heard that track it was sport over, I used to be completely hooked!
Why is bringing dance again to EDM so necessary to you?
Earlier than I acquired into music manufacturing I used to be on a aggressive hip hop dance workforce. As talked about prior, my purpose is to place dance again into EDM. I want to see the entice scene return to its roots of bounce and groove. The purpose of my music is to get individuals dancing. I hope my music influences listeners to understand entice music that isn’t targeted on a “open up the pit” model of music.
How did you get began as a dancer?
If anybody is acquainted with the present America’s Greatest Dance Crew there was a workforce known as Crew Millenia. The founding father of the workforce taught dance at my highschool and I fell head over heels for dancing. As soon as I felt I used to be at a talented stage I attempted out for a workforce known as Underground in Irvine, Ca and was supplied a place on the workforce. We went on to win and place in lots of competitions corresponding to World of Dance and The Bridge.
How does dance encourage your music and vice versa?
Since I’ve roots as a dancer I’m capable of view my music manufacturing by way of the lens of a dancer and choose it primarily based on its “danceability”. It truthfully blows my thoughts that so many digital music producers don’t know easy methods to dance and lack rhythm. Some producers have a novel “sound” however for me it’s a groove throughout all my tracks.
In what methods have you ever pushed your self past present self-imposed limitations?
Time is by far my largest enemy. Whereas I’ve different time obligations outdoors of music that I totally commit and religious to, I overcome this limitation by being strict and in keeping with my time. I don’t play video video games, binge watch television, or sleep in. I’ve a strict schedule that I adhere to on a regular basis to perform all my objectives and obligations. My head doesn’t contact the pillow till all the things is checked off on the finish of the day.
What’s subsequent for Xavage?
In 2022 you possibly can count on some BIG collabs. My music is getting bouncier and groovier and I’m excited to share it with the world. Lastly, I’m engaged on a BIG pattern pack with Zenhiser that will likely be accessible on many platforms later this yr.
What do you would like for the way forward for digital music? In what methods would you prefer to see it evolve?
I want digital music, particularly the sub style of digital entice would return to its roots. In my view entice music previously 5 years was hijacked by dubstep and bass and now are virtually interchangeable. Personally, my music is evolving by creating entice music that’s targeted on bounce and groove and isn’t involved about your typical “EDM format” track.
Any final phrases for the SPIN-verse?
Keep Xavage.
