Hailing from Rotterdam, The Netherlands, comes a Dutchman by the name of Jacob van Hage. With his own sound and style he wants to send out a clear signal about who he really is and what to expect when listening to his tracks, mixes and live gigs. Through incredible skills and his intense work ethic, Jacob has risen from humble beginnings to become a world wide recognized name. Jacob is the most promising crossover DJ/Producer in the scene by bringing together different styles of electronic dance music. He managed to develop his own unique floor driven style and that paved the way for greater triumphs. His original productions and remixes rocked the global dancefloors and definitely he is one of the best dj & producer in 2013
Location: Rotterdam - The Netherlands
1) Can you tell us about your achievements in your music career in 2013 as DJ &/or producer?
Jacob: I've released "Thumper" with Oliver Heldens on Spinnin' Records in the beginning of 2013, after that "Crank" on Flashover & This Record with Billy The Kit on Dim Mak. I also remixed Rigby's Earth Meets Water + released Razorbass & Hybrid!
Next to these releases I played Tomorrowland again, NewYork, China, Full On Ferry Ibiza & did a Carribean Tour.
2) If you look back on 2013, are there any events in your music career that you wished you had done differently in order to get a better outcome?
Jacob: No! Everything went well & according 2 plan !
3) Best Track:
Jacob: Many Ways - Ferry Corsten
4) Best Remix:
Jacob: Armin Van Buuren - This is What It Feels Like (W&W Remix)
5) Best New Talent (DJ or producer):
Jacob: Martin Garrix
6) Best EDM Album:
Jacob: Avicii - True
7) Best lyrics in an EDM track:
Jacob: I’m just as fucked up as they say
8) Best Vocalist/Singer featured on an EDM track:
Jacob: Ferry Corsten - Many Ways with Jenny Wahlström
9) Best EDM Label:
Jacob: Revealed Recordings
10) Best Online Social media network:
Jacob: Facebook
11) Best music composition software:
Jacob: Cubase 7
12) Best Event or Open Air Festival:
Jacob: Tomorrowland
13) Best personal DJ Gig:
Jacob: Tomorrowland 2013!
14) Best DJ set of the year from another DJ?:
Jacob: Hardwell, Ultra 2013
15) Best country in which you have performed:
Jacob: USA
16) Best Radio show:
Jacob: Corsten's Countdown
17) Best Radio station:
Jacob: Radio538
18) Best Online Record shop where you usually purchase your music:
Jacob: Beatport
19) Best Website that you visit regularly:
Jacob: google.com
20) Best smart phone/mobile/App:
Jacob: iPhone5s
21) Best DJ/Producer product (software or hardware):
Jacob: Mixmeister Fusion
22) Best new sound or sample which has been used in EDM this year, preferably introduced by you?
Jacob: The Drum Rave Rattle
23) Best Twitter or Facebook message you received from a fan or friend or you have read from someone else:
Jacob: "Deadmau5, i'm quitting twitter, my management is going 2 do it for me"
24) Best piece of News you heard this year related to Electronic Dance Music:
Jacob: Hardwell nr. 1 !
25) Best personal achievement related to Electronic Dance Music:
Jacob: Spotfire Nr. 1 !
26) Best holiday destination or best hobby or activity that you spent some time in during 2013:
Jacob: playing & holiday on Ibiza !
27) Best piece of advice you got in relation to your career:
Jacob: Step by Step !
28) The Best Book this year, preferably related to EDM:
Jacob: 25 years of dance- Mary Go Wild
29)Best tip that you learnt this year relating to DJ’ing or music composition:
Jacob: Keep messing around with Synths and plugins!
30)2014 is ahead of us; would you like to tell us your plans for future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations or DJ gigs:
Jacob: No, topsecret stuff. Sorry ;)
Thanks very much for for taking the time to reply to this interview
Jacob: No problem, thanks for having me!
Many thanks to Shane Hill at Dance Therapy for his support to organise this interview
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