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BEST OF 2022 Interview with Mesa & Boss


Mesa & Boss is a Texas based DJ/Producer duo which consists of Kenneth Boss and Joe Mesa. Elevating their love of music by incorporating multiple genres into their DJ sets has landed them shows at venues internationally.

Quickly making their mark in the EDM scene, Mesa & Boss are a very spontaneous and uniquely wired Duo who are not afraid to break the rules and push the boundaries of our perception with their deeply layered and well-crafted production.

Both raised in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, their drive, focus, and tenacity will lead them to become a relentless and emerging force in the independent circuit. Mesa & Boss is making music that is driven by a desire to make you feel the emotion and love for the genre.


Dimitris: Your Top 3 biggest music career achievements in 2022:
Mesa & Boss: Getting our track signed on Sirup.
Clearing a 1 Million streams this year.
Playing a set at ADE in Amsterdam.
 
Best of 2022
1) Best track(s) and short comment for each track from other fellow artists of 2022
Mesa & Boss: Kx5 - Escape.
This track still moves us.
Emotional powerhouse.

 

2) Best of 2022 personal productions with short comment about them:
Mesa & Boss:
Those would be the upcoming unreleased productions.
We have an upcoming track on Tales of Freedom with a solid remix from Vigel that we are very excited about.
 
3) Best Artist of 2022(DJ & producer) with short comment:
Mesa & Boss:
I mean John Summit is killing it right now.
Those Chicago House vibes. Whew!


4) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2022 with short comment :
Mesa & Boss:
Meduza - Tell Me Why Remix.
This was an amazing production that brought back that old vibe of electronic music while incorporating the new age Melodic Techno energy.
Definitely a club banger.

 
5) YOUR Best Remix which you have produced of 2022 with short comment?
Mesa & Boss: 
Still to come. We are all original productions right now.
 
6) Best Remixer(s) of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss:
 David Guetta & Morten.
These dudes are bringing it in this year.
 

7) Best New Talent of 2022 (DJ or producer) with short comment :
Mesa & Boss: 
MauP doing the things right now.
Congrats to him on the success. Keep killing it.
 
 
8) Best electronic dance music album of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss:
That’s a hard one to answer. There were so many greats of the year. Can’t get in just one.
 
9) Best electronic dance music compilation of 2022 with short comment? :
Mesa & Boss: 
Back on that Morten and Guetta train.
 
10) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss: 
Charter and Verse always go hard with the artwork. Like an old cathedral.
 
11) Best lyrics in electronic dance music track(s) of 2022 with short comment :
Mesa & Boss:
Yuma - Paralyzed
Those lyrics get us every time.

 

12) Best vocalist/singer on electronic dance music track of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss: 
Yasmin Jane. Killing it right now and love get energy.
 
13) Best electronic dance music label of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss: 
That’s a tough one considering all the love we’ve been getting from different labels.
 
14) Best electronic dance music video of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss: 
Wait! They’re still making music videos?
MTV throwback moment. Hahaha.
 
15) Best online social media of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss: 
TikTok seems to be the holy grail right now.
 
16) Best social media response you may have received about your music or your DJ performance of 2022:
Mesa & Boss: 
“Dude just Ass pushing buttons up there and not doing anything”
Got to love the haters.
 
17) Best music composition software of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss: 
We use like 5 soooo.
Ableton, Logic Pro, Fl Studio, Luna, Machine.
 
18)Best club event /festival/music conference of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss: 
ADE baby.
It’s insane not to go to these events.
Best networking available in this industry.
 
19) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss: 
The show we played at ADE.
Was an amazing night and the crowd was receptive.
Can’t wait for next year.
 
20) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss:
My boy Morgin Madison opening up for Deadmau5 in our hometown.
Plus his set at the Afters in our area at Jack’s House Dallas was insane.
 
21) Best radio show/podcast/twitch stream or Vlog(video blog) of 2022 with short comment. It can be yours or from other artists you respect:
Mesa & Boss: 
Noface Records lives are the greatest with Max Vangeli.

 
22) Best aftermovie for festival or club event of 2022
Mesa & Boss: 
The Red Rocks Deadmau5 after movie was insane.
Guest pop up from Kaskade.I mean, c’mon.



23) Best music related website of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss: 
 Beatport all day!!!!
They are the alpha in EDM Music.
 
24) Best production or DJ equipment (a)software & (b) hardware) of 2022 with short comment:
Mesa & Boss: 
Them Pioneer 3000’s do some dirty things.
 
25) Best sound sample that has been used frequently in electronic dance music tracks of 2022 (personal or from other artists):
Mesa & Boss: 
Kickdrum.
It’s literally the staple to every track.
 
26) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career of 2022 and has helped you to progress even further:
Mesa & Boss:
 Never stop and take all criticism as a chance to learn.
 
27)Best hobby or non music related activity of 2022.
Mesa & Boss: 
Sleeping.
Touring will tear you down sometimes.
 
28) Best ever electronic dance music track(s) of all times with short comment?
Mesa & Boss:
 The old stuff from back in the day.
Ferry Corsten.
Armin Van Buuren.
Tiesto.
Paul Oakenfold.
Way too many tracks to list.
Those vibes were just insane.
 
29) From 1 (bad) to 10(super excellent) what is your rate for 2022 in electronic dance music?
Mesa & Boss: 
10. They are really bringing it in this year.
 
Dimitris: In which TV series, film or advert would you like to experience your track being used? Which track was the best placed on films/TV series/advert/official aftermovie of a festival from another artist?
Mesa & Boss: 
Would love to see our track as an EDC after movie track.
Or a really intense drama.
 
Dimitris: During 2022 we experienced many tracks that were hybrids of music styles & genres. Do believe that music genres or styles are still relevant today?
Mesa & Boss: 
Somewhat.
I do think they spread it too thin though.
 
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2023 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Mesa & Boss: 
TBA. Not allowed disclose this info quite yet.
You will see it happen though.
 
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2023.
Mesa & Boss: 
Do better!!
Love Harder!!
We are all on this marble together.
Remember you’re not the only one feeling pain.
Show other’s some love in 2023.