Brazilian rising star KAF3R is making severe 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 inventive course of behind his Truesoul debut, how persistence led to his breakout collaboration “Misplaced in Area” with Konstantin Sibold, and why balancing targets with circulate retains his profession on observe.
Inform us how ‘Wow’ your glorious debut on Truesoul got here collectively. Do you go in with a plan or simply let issues circulate?
It was nice for me to be releasing it by means of 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 properly as a result of the observe had already been examined on the dancefloor earlier than and at all times confirmed a really sturdy power 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 imagine it’s essential to imagine in your potential and your sound. You’ll be able to by no means cease sending songs you imagine 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 electronic mail, and considered one of 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 sort of analog sound, so a synthesizer like a Mini Moog or one thing like that will be fascinating.
Do you set profession targets and attempt to manifest sure issues or simply let issues circulate? In that case, what would you want to realize in 2025?
I believe there’s a steadiness between the 2. It’s good to set targets to know what you need, however it’s additionally vital to let some issues circulate, as a result of not the whole lot relies upon solely on us; generally there are issues that rely upon time and building, so we should always benefit from the course of. Setting targets can generally be a limitation.
Outdoors of music, what kind of hobbies or practices do you each need to hold steadiness in your life?
I often play soccer with my buddies, I actually like watching and likewise taking part in Counter Strike and likewise spending time with my household and girlfriend.
Share a musical suggestion you’ll be able to’t cease listening to.
Depeche Mode’s music has a giant affect on my productions so I believe I might suggest them, particularly the track “Strangelove”.
What’s developing subsequent by way of your studio initiatives?
I’ve been making ready a number of particular collaborations with main artists on the scene, in addition to highly effective remixes which are already circulating on dance flooring world wide. Prepare for sturdy feelings and plenty 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 take a look at and another 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 remains to be shifting towards higher occasions. In central Brazil, corresponding 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 suggest Moonphazes, Knorst, and Castro as artists to maintain in your radar.
What’s your most anticipated in 2025 that followers ought to take a look at?
I’m very pleased to say that due to these releases I’m doing I’m reserving exhibits for central Brazil and likewise internationally for the top of this 12 months 2025
Anything you’d prefer to share?
I need to convey a message that folks ought to imagine in what they dream and pursue it with out being afraid of what could come or what they must face. Life is right here for us to be taught and likewise to serve others.
KAF3R’s ‘Wow’ is out now on Truesoul: https://truesoul.ffm.to/true12191
