22:21:00
A+ A-

Best of 2023 Interview with Mima

 

Mima is a married producer duo signed at Switzerland's leading label Sirup Music. 

Producing Pop, House, Future House, Future Bass.

The producer duo is based in Switzerland.

In 2017 the single 'Fire' got released with Sirupmusic's label S2Records. 

Several other singles were published with the music publishing company AWAL.

With their releases 'Oasis' and 'Can We Do Better' on Sirupmusic, Mima received great support from Spinnin' Records, 2-Dutch, Filtr Switzerland and many more.

Best of 2023

 1-a) Best track(s) from other fellow artists of 2023. Why you choose this particular track, please share with us the reasons?production techniques & crowd reactions on it.

Mima: We couldn’t get enough of Sigala’s track ‘Feels This Good’. It instantly lifts you up and the track is insanely well produced! Pure hype!

1-b) Best of 2023 personal productions and for what you reasons you choose these particular tracks, is it because of technical challenges, crowd reaction in the club or was it your most successful single/album?

Mima: Our track ‘Feel The Same’ received some amazing support and landed on Sirups Compilations, which we are very proud of!

2) Best Artist of 2023(DJ & producer). Tell us why you believe he/she is the best, the factors that have influence you to choose this particular artist. What you appreciate the most from that artist. 

Mima: Sigala is in our opinion in the spotlight of 2023 again! His tracks inspire us very much. Every song he releases is an instant hit!

3) Best New Talent of 2023 (DJ or producer), for what reasons you choose this particular artist? Do you know him/her personally?

Mima: We think Tim Bliss has a great potential to rise. He is still very young but talented and has the one of the most amazing mentors in the world, which is Timofey Reznikov, who co-produced David Guettas ‘I’m Good’. 

4) Best electronic dance music compilation of 2023. Please explain the criteria behind this choice? is the quality and proficiency of the mixing process, imagination/creativity in the choice of the track listing :

Mima: Of course ‘Best of Sirup Music 2023’ :) It is the hottest collection of this year’s releases on Sirup! With some amazing talents! 

5) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign of 2023. The criteria you applied to do this particular choice?  

Mima: Our top favourite are of course the artworks of Sirup Music’s Releases, their selection of pictures is just beautiful! Otherwise we also really favour the style of Sam Feldt’s Label Heartfeldt. The cover artwork of their singles are insane too!

6) Best electronic dance music label of 2023. Please explain the reason behind your choice? what you particularly like or appreciate about this particular label?quality of tracks, great rooster of artists, personal connection?:

Mima: Of course Sirup Music! They are family and honest and professional!

7) Best music composition software and hardware of 2023 with short comment. Why you believe this particular software/hardware deserves to be named as the best? great new features, easy to navigate, compose & produce? The advantages of this particular software & hardware that makes it to stand out.

Mima: For us it will always be Ableton Live! It just fits our workflow:) We love to work with Ableton! When it comes to hardware we don’t really have an favourite one, but of course our MIDI Keyboard from M-Audio does always the job well!

8) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2023. Why you believe is the strongest and best DJ set? great mixing/track selection/development of the mix:

Mima: Martin Garrick at Ultra Music 2023 was insane! Like always!

 

9) Best technical tips/production skills  that you learnt in 2023 in relation to your DJing  or music productions:

Mima: We definitely improved our Mastering skills and learned a lot of new production techniques from other Producers!

10) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career in 2023 and has helped you to progress even further and can help others who will read this interview:

Mima: Surround yourself with people who you trust and are professional! 

Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2024 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.

Mima: We have definitely a lot coming next year. And some amazing collabs too:) We are super excited!

Dimitris: Your message & wishes  for 2024.

Mima: Believe in what you do and never give up! Time will come!