EARMILK EARMILK
  • NEW MUSIC
    • DANCE
    • ELECTRONIC
    • EXPERIMENTAL
    • HIP-HOP
    • INDIE
    • POP
    • ROCK
  • INDUSTRY NEWS
    • DOCUMENTARIES
    • EVENTS
    • FASHION
    • LIFESTYLE
    • MUSIC GEAR
    • MUSIC INDUSTRY
    • TECHNOLOGY
  • OPINION
  • ALBUM REVIEWS
  • GEAR REVIEWS
  • INTERVIEWS
  • FEATURES
    • FESTIVALS
    • EXCLUSIVES
    • LISTS
    • CONTESTS
    • Photo Journals
  • SERIES
    • Artist to Watch
    • Under The Crust
    • Flashback Friday
    • Suicide Sundaes
    • Daily 2%
    • The Club
    • Weekend Selector
    • Mashup Mondays
    • Artist Remixed
    • Wobble Wednesday
    • Night Rumours
    • Indie Sabbath
    • Straight No Chase
    • Straight From the Teet
  • Jobs
  • About EARMILK
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Submit Music
EARMILK EARMILK
EARMILK EARMILK
  • NEW MUSIC
    • DANCE
    • ELECTRONIC
    • EXPERIMENTAL
    • HIP-HOP
    • INDIE
    • POP
    • ROCK
  • INDUSTRY NEWS
    • DOCUMENTARIES
    • EVENTS
    • FASHION
    • LIFESTYLE
    • MUSIC GEAR
    • MUSIC INDUSTRY
    • TECHNOLOGY
  • OPINION
  • ALBUM REVIEWS
  • GEAR REVIEWS
  • INTERVIEWS
  • FEATURES
    • FESTIVALS
    • EXCLUSIVES
    • LISTS
    • CONTESTS
    • Photo Journals
  • SERIES
    • Artist to Watch
    • Under The Crust
    • Flashback Friday
    • Suicide Sundaes
    • Daily 2%
    • The Club
    • Weekend Selector
    • Mashup Mondays
    • Artist Remixed
    • Wobble Wednesday
    • Night Rumours
    • Indie Sabbath
    • Straight No Chase
    • Straight From the Teet
  • Dance
  • House
  • Interviews

Earmilk Interview: Monsieur Adi

  • October 10, 2013
  • Rachelle Jean-Louis
Total
0
Shares
0
0

In case you haven't noticed, Monsieur Adi has been dominating the Internet, especially the Hype Machine charts, steadily over the past few months. The French house producer released his debut track featuring British songstress A*M*E titled "What's Going On," two months ago, but it's still going strong with Adi's accompanying visuals released this past week. The song is essentially an orchestral dance remix (if you can imagine what that sounds like) of Soul II Soul's "Back To Life" 1989 hit.

The producer is no stranger to perfecting remixes – he's just completed a remix for Two Door Cinema Club's track "Changing of the Seasons" and Tegan and Sara's stellar "I Was A Fool". Let's also not forget the upbeat dance rework of "Grown Woman" by Beyonce to add to his already impressive resume. Adi has also remixed tracks for the likes of Mikky Ekko, Ellie Goulding, Laura Mvula and more. Check out his new video for "What's Going On" below.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwXPJRwNiLk[/youtube]

The 26 year-old artist took some time out from his international travels to discuss his Daft Punk influence, musical process, and recent meeting with legendary singer Seal. 

 First off, what's the story behind Monsieur Adi? 
I'm 26 and a former design student that somehow got wrapped up in the music world! I entered some remix contest several years ago and just stuck with it. It's very cool to be still around, but I do have much further to go, I think. 
Explain your work process. Is there a specific formula or method to making music?
My work process is pretty much based on how I feel. I usually just start with a melody on the piano and watch it blossom into a full song. It's all very organic to be honest.
 Tell us how you'd describe your sound.
I would describe it as emotional and cinematic, yet modern and sexy. I think it's my use of orchestration that gives it an edge.
 You've remixed quite a few big artists, like Tegan and Sar,a Laura Mvula, Ellie Goulding and more. How did those remixes come about?
It has been a snowball effect that started with Ellie Goulding and then it just started to roll faster, allowing me to work with more artists. It's fascinating!
 How does living in France influence your music?
Right now I am living in Minneapolis and it has influenced my music in a weird way. Being outside of the French scene has opened my mind and eyes to exploring music. I think it has matured me and my approach. Some great artists are here, I have learned – with the biggest being Prince. There's a certain energy here that makes me want to experiment with music so that's good. I don't think I will ever lose the French touch sound, though.
Aside from your surroundings, who or what are some of your influences?
Daft Punk, obviously – Björk, Justice, Mirwais, Rob Dougan, Vivaldi, and Mozart are just some of the artists that make up my musical DNA. Outside of the music world, creatives like Tom Ford, Riccardo Tisci, Zaha Hadid, Caravaggio, and Karl Lagerfeld inspire me a lot.
Now that you've brought them up — you've been compared to Daft Punk quite often. Are they the ones who inspired your image?
They definitely inspire and influence a lot of my image and work. They are my idols! As I grow older, though, I have started to create my own image and style, I think. They will always be in my world, though.
 You've got the opportunity to work with anyone (alive). Who's your dream collaborator?
I really would love to be in a room with Daft Punk and Björk to see what we could create. I think it could be very nice. I am probably not needed in that room, though, haha.
 Name the last song that was stuck in your head.
It's kind of bad, but "Bandz A Make Her Dance" has been stuck in my head and I don't know why! Is that bad?
 Any musical guilty pleasure?
I'm too ashamed to disclose them, haha.
Craziest experience so far?
I would have to say the craziest and coolest experience is hanging out with Seal! Very surreal!
What's next for Monsieur Adi?
I am preparing to release several singles over the next months with an album to follow! I am very excited about it. Other than that, I have been writing with some artists as well as producing music for them. It's an area I have wanted to move into and it is finally here. I am very excited to share what I've been working on!
Any words for our readers?
Thanks so much for listening to the music! Every listen means a lot to me!
  • Monsieur Adi's Official Website
  • Monsieur Adi on Soundcloud
  • Monsieur Adi on Twitter
  • Monsieur Adi on Facebook
Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Share 0
Share 0
Related Topics
  • Monsieur Adi
Rachelle Jean-Louis

Previous Article
  • Exclusive
  • Hip-Hop
  • House

Friend Within – "The Renegade" (Special Request VIP Remix) [Premiere]

  • October 10, 2013
  • Kate Dessa
View Article
Next Article
  • Contest
  • Dance
  • Electro House
  • Mainstage

Aokify American Tour [Ticket + Sol Republic Giveaway]

  • October 10, 2013
  • Colin Tewksbury
View Article
You May Also Like
Lyves
View Article
  • Mainstage
  • Pop
  • R&B

Lyves Blooms anew with soul-stirring EP "Out Of The Blue"

  • June 30, 2025
View Article
  • Afrobeats
  • Disco
  • Funk
  • Mainstage
  • Reggae

Lagos In Paris redefine borders on debut EP "We Are Lagos In Paris"

  • June 30, 2025
Catalina Cara
View Article
  • Indie
  • Mainstage
  • Pop

Catalina Cara’s “Circles” is a dreamy spiral through fatigue and quiet power

  • June 30, 2025
View Article
  • Afrobeats
  • Dance
  • Mainstage
  • Pop
  • R&B

TEKNO recharges Afropop with feel-good romance in new single “POWERBANK”

  • June 30, 2025
Josh Beer
View Article
  • Indie
  • Mainstage
  • Music Videos
  • Pop

Josh Beer captures real life in cinematic new video “Days Like These”

  • June 30, 2025
View Article
  • Interviews

[Interview] KANG DANIEL dives into 6th mini-album [Glow to Haze], career highlights and more

  • June 30, 2025
Pretty Little Saturday
View Article
  • Indie
  • Mainstage
  • Pop

Pretty Little Saturday arrives with dreamy debut “Long Overdue”

  • June 30, 2025
Maklo & Peter
View Article
  • Indie
  • Mainstage
  • Pop

Maklo & Peter light up the night with their heart-racing new anthem “Here With You”

  • June 30, 2025
Popular Music
  • Agatchu
    Agatchu blends Brazilian warmth with Angolan soul on Lush new single “Chance”
    • June 30, 2025
  • Lyves
    Lyves Blooms anew with soul-stirring EP "Out Of The Blue"
    • June 30, 2025
  • Lagos In Paris redefine borders on debut EP "We Are Lagos In Paris"
    • June 30, 2025
  • Catalina Cara
    Catalina Cara’s “Circles” is a dreamy spiral through fatigue and quiet power
    • June 30, 2025
  • Annie Tracy shares "Catching Feelings" off of impressive debut EP [Video]
    • June 30, 2025
Recent Scoops
  • Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity
    • May 5, 2025
  • Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done
    • April 29, 2025
  • Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion
    • April 28, 2025
  • Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'
    • April 10, 2025
Community Voices
  • From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton
    • July 14, 2022
  • Tyler the creator
    4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour
    • March 31, 2022
  • 4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022
    • January 27, 2022
  • The TikTok Takeover of Hip-Hop
    • January 11, 2022

EARMILK EARMILK
  • Jobs
  • About EARMILK
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Submit Music
All Milk. No Duds.

Input your search keywords and press Enter.