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22:39:00

 


"This is my big personal story, a story that is some years long, from the beginning idea to the final product, a story of depressions, pandemics, difficult experiences... and at the end of the war…

Originally, the idea for the track was inspired by the movie Bladerunner 2049, but then when the war started, I dedicated it to my hometown Kyiv and all our heroes who protect my country.

Right now, releasing my first release for a long time and a mini album on vinyl with the name "MCMLXXXV". For me personally, this is the most important achievement of my life, and the news, although it may not be large-scale, is international.

The release is represented by the Black Hole Recordings label. And of course you know it will be on a great Vinyl mini album. Personally represented by Arny Bink, the CEO of the label and ex Tiësto's director 1997-2010, and UK Manufacturer The Record Republic and CEO Chris Hampsphire, who actually united to produce this Exclusive Collector's Limited Edition in 300 copies. All profits from vinyl sales going directly to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine & those that are in the most need.  Here you can listen and buy: https://therecordrepublic.com/

In addition to all this, on the back there are even Patriotic Ukrainian symbols and thankful words to Family, Friends, the President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Also the vinyl includes his big hit First Kiss totally remastered with new top bassline to make the crowd dance once again.


Some Interesting Facts About The Release MCMLXXXV

1) The design of the release cover I made personally, because I don’t have the money for the designer.

2) This new lead track from my B-side Azotti project “WHITE STAR”, the track and mini album title ‘MCMLXXXV’ is the year of my birth in Latin - 1985.

3) In this difficult time, we made and dedicated an incredible video to my native brave city - Kyiv before the war and now.

4) This Release was at risk of not being released because I could have been killed at least a few times, the war forced me to act.

I would like to add that despite the difficult time for all of us, I did not leave the country, I stayed and helped the guys on the front lines in every possible way. I believe in the Armed Forces and our Victory!

P.S. One day I will cease to exist, But music will remain after me..."  Words by Azotti


Quick Interview with Azotti about the current situation in his country contacted by messenger:

Dimitris: How do you spend ur day? Do u have electricity? internet? food?
Can u buy essential items to leave? Are there clubs or nightlife? or everything is closed?

Azotti: Now the situation is a little better, with electricity, because the Russians began to inflict less missile strikes on our energy infrastructure, we have time to some recover. However, a few days ago there was another attack of missiles and kamikaze drones.

I am mentally and physically exhausted after a year of war... So, What kind of language can one talk about creativity, music? I don't know. I just want it to be silent.  Just not waiting for a ballistic missile to fall on my head

However, after 2-3 months without a studio, I gradually show interest in music, and there is electricity more, I even sometimes started to do something.

Well, at the beginning of the war, a missile exploded nearby, I had concussion, I had bad hearing for almost 3 months.  can you imagine  how is it to a musician?, it's bad to hear and not listen to music...


Dimitri: Do u know if there is any well know electronic music producer amongst the dead from the war in Ukraine?

Azotti: To be honest I don't know... but I have one story. I had an acquaintance Olga Gudym, she was the biggest fan of Armin in Ukraine among anyone I knew….  she died, her heart could not withstand this horror, war, missiles attacks.  She was a very good person. She died march of 23th. After months of the war. By the way, in the summer of 2021, when I performed at the big Ukrainian festival Atlas, together with Fatboy Slim, my headphones broke.  And before the performance I took Ola's headphones (she had cool ones) Technics RPDJ- 1200. So I performed, everything went great.  But after that, we arranged to meet many times so that I could return her headphones, but it never worked out, because I had things to do, she had things to do.  And then she is died. These headphones remained with me, I keep them as a talisman...

Last week in Kyiv, I had little performance, basement dance floor, it works as a shelter kyivs club Forsage, it was some peoples. I recorded it on a video. Playing mostly melodic house melodic techno
Not trance.

I am grateful to my family, friends, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and of course special thanks to Arny Bink.. without you all none of this would have happened, there would not have been me

Thanks to Azotti for taking some time despite the difficulties of the war to talk with us. Hopefully we will meet in person in the near future. We wish him all the best and to stay strong and healthy.

Buy and support the release HERE


Additional info:
Instagram Azotti: https://www.instagram.com/azottimusic/
Instagram WHITE STAR: https://www.instagram.com/whitestardeejay/
Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/azottimusic/
Facebook Azotti Musician Dj: https://www.facebook.com/AzottiOfficial
Facebook WHITE STAR: https://www.facebook.com/WhiteStarWorld/
YouTube Azotti: https://www.youtube.com/Azottimusic/
Twitter Azotti: https://twitter.com/Azotti
Wiki Azotti: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azotti
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05:19:00

Azotti Is a one of Ukraine’s brightest stars in the progressive and trance scene. His releases on various top dance labels gained the attention and admiration of Top DJ's such as Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Paul van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold, Cosmic Gate, Ferry Corsten, Richard Durand, Markus Schulz and Many More.




Dimitris: Your biggest music career achievements in 2019:
Azotti: In 2019, I took a short break, before something special in the future ... 
But, of course, this is my collaboration with a real legend Darren Tate and our track 'The Solstice' 

Dimitris: Please rate your online presence/visibility in 2019 from 0-10?Please elaborate with short comment.
Azotti: 3 - There is no limit to improvement
2019 is a very significant year for me, I have passed the milestone of 10 years of my project! I had many plans, but some of them will move to next year



1) Best track(s) and short comment for each track from other fellow artists in 2019
Azotti: 1) DT8 Project - Carry On (Myon Return To 95 Mix) Track, Release and Remix of The year! TOP HI Level, totally love) 



2) Best of 2019 personal productions with short comment about them:
Azotti: Darren Tate & Azotti - The Solstice - One year ago we began this great project. 🌌
It was a big honor for me to go this long way with legend Darren Tate!



3) Best Artist in 2019(DJ & producer) with short comment:
Azotti: Eric Prydz - He deserves it for a long time to be the best



4) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists in 2019 with short comment :
Azotti: Richard Durant, Alex Di Stefano, Darren Porter, Grum, Cosmic Gate, Myon it's a lot of tons great remixes











5) YOUR Best Remix which you have produced in 2019 with short comment?
Azotti: To be honest, in 2019 I did not any remix, only an audio service and original tracks

6) Best Remixer(s) for 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: Richard Durant, Sean Tyas, Myon do a smasher remixes always!





7) Best New Talent in 2019 (DJ or producer) with short comment :
Azotti: It’s hard to say, in fact, I did not follow the new artists this year, I did not have the opportunity) But Billy Gillies was a discovery for me and do a great Production in 2019!



8) Best electronic dance music album in 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: Gaia ‎– Moons Of Jupiter. Thanks to Armin and Benno for a little bit something different for today



9) Best electronic dance music compilation in 2019 with short comment? :
Azotti: In Search Of Sunrise, Anjunadeep, A State Of Trance - something for the 
soul, something in order to unite lovers of electronic music. After all, music is a unique thing, it is multifaceted and multitasking, with the help of music you can express emotions or try on people or make a declaration of love, music is such a thing - for all occasions







10) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign in 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: Single - "Cosmic Gate - Come With Me" , Album - Armin "Balance", Compilation - "In Search of sunrise 15"





11) Best lyrics in electronic dance music track(s) in 2019 with short comment :
Azotti: DT8 Project - Carry On 



12) Best vocalist/singer on electronic dance music track in 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: Today in electronic music, for me there are two vocalists number one, female - Jes Brieden and male - Christian Burns 





13) Best electronic dance music label for 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: Black Hole, Armada, Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep









14) Best electronic dance music video for 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: Above & Beyond - Another Angel: 



Also, I am very captivated by visualizations at Eric Prydz performances, Just WOW!



15) Best online social media for 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: Instagram, Facebook - because, at the moment I don't see an alternative

16) Best social media response you may have received about your music or your DJ performance in 2019:
Azotti: No comments - Hey dude! I want to kids from you! )))

17) Best music composition software in 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: Cubase 10, it's just my choice)

18)Best Club event /Festival/music conference in 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: 1) Best Club event - for me was "Galaxy Station"  a mini festival at the center of my city Kyiv, Ukraine
2) Best Conference - ADE but for many reasons I can’t go there



19) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance in 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: My Perform at "Galaxy Station" in Kyiv  



20) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ in 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: All sets from Armin, Above & Beyond, ATB, Eric Prydz, James Grant in Anjunadeep Edition in 2019 just love





21) Best radio show/podcast or Vlog(video blog) in 2019 with short comment. It can be yours or from other artists you respect:
Azotti: Anjunadeep Edition podcast with James Grant, Group Therapy with Above & Beyond, some A State Of Trance podcasts. 



The Best Vlog - "Muzikxpress" from Twan van Loon, guys I advise you to watch it! 



22) Best review that you have read in 2019 about your tracks or for other artists tracks(please provide the link if this review is online):
Azotti: I regularly receive a lot of positive comments about my productions from other Artists by Email.

23) Best music related website in 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: Spotify - streaming is the future!

24) Best production or DJ equipment (a)software & (b) hardware) in 2019 with short comment:
Azotti: Some Software - Cubase 10, Fabfilter plugins, ANA, Diva, Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2, Kontakt; DJ equipment - any from Pioneer, Technics, Allen & Heath; Studio hardware - RME, ADAM audio, Virus TI, Nord Lead etc.

25) Best sound sample that has been used frequently in electronic dance music tracks in 2019 (personal or from other artists):
Azotti: Not a lot but some from Vengeance Sample Packs for sure.

26) Best technical tips that you learnt in 2019 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Azotti: It so happened in my life that any peoples usually turn to me for advice, because I teach young guys how to write electronic music. The whole of 2019 was a year of training for me, because after 10 years of working on the Cubase 5 platform, I switched to Cubase 10. The difference is colossal!



27) Best piece of personal or music bussiness advice you got in relation to your career in 2019 and has helped you to progress even further:
Azotti: I know that Difficulties in life make us develop, move forward! it makes us stronger! Difficulties it is not always bad; we always benefit and experience, from various difficult situations!

28) Best travel tips in 2019 to survive the long travelling hours and jetlag:
Azotti: You always need to have a clear trip plan, plan A and plan B in case of emergency, each of us has its own characteristics of the organism, so giving some advice on dealing with jetlag, i don't see the point. Try to eat right, drink good water, sleep at least 6-7 hours

29) Best ever electronic dance music track(s) of all times with short comment?
Azotti: Everything But The Girl - Missing, Wrong; Roger Sanchez - Another Chance; Chicane - Saltwater, Offshore, Don't Give Up; Paul van Dyk - For An Angel, Another Way; Push - Universal Nation, Strange World; Delerium - Silence (Tiesto Remix), Tiesto - Just Be (Antillas Remix); Armin van Buuren - The Sound of Goodbye;  Madonna ‎– What It Feels Like For A Girl (Above & Beyond Remix); Shapeshifters - Lola's Theme; Luminary - Amsterdam (Smith & Pledger Remix); Deep Dish - Say Hello; Mauro Picotto - Comodo; Faithless - God Is A DJ;  Cygnus X ‎– Superstring (Rank1 Remix); Eric Prydz - Call On Me; ATB - Ecstasy; Daft Punk - One More Time; 4 Strings - Take Me Away; Yoji Biomehanika - Hardstyle Disco; Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You; Coca & Villa - La Noche; Reflekt Feat. Delline Bass ‎– Need To Feel Loved (Adam K & Soha Vocal Mix); Cosmic Gate - Exploration In Space; Age Of Love - Age Of Love; Jean Michel Jarre - Oxygene, Equinoxe; Giorgio Moroder; Kraftwerk; Robert Miles...



30) Best hobby or creative activity except music production in 2019:
Azotti: 1) Last summer of 2019, I built a gazebo in an absolute wild pine forest 2) Collecting of vinyl records

Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2020 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Azotti: I have a lot of plans for 2020, new releases, performances, let this remain a little surprise )

Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2020.
Azotti: Never give up! Knock on every door! Every opportunity, this is your chance, a small step, and one more notch! Cheers!



Additional info:
Please note Azotti has commented: I do not have a personal website, because today, in the 21st century, the need to have a personal website has almost disappeared, any of the social networks or platforms provides you with a full range of services and amenities for your comfortable work on the web! ;)
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20:27:00


As we edge our way into spring, what better way to celebrate the occasion than with a brand new masterpiece from rising star Azotti with the lush sounds of 'Butterfly'.

Azotti of course is no stranger to the Mondo Records ranks, with previous hits such as 'The Miracle', 'Coffee' and 'Back Again' to name but a few. The production maestro comes up with the goods once more and 'Butterfly' is a lush fusion of summer drenched progressive vibes, lush melodies and a bags of energy.

Expect to hear this one played a lot over the coming months - a guaranteed summer anthem in the making.

Butterfly is ISOS compilation material without doubts and we were so impressed that we invited Azotti for an interview and we are glad that he replied in our questions. Thanks Yuri Denisenko aka Azotti.




Dimitri: When did you start your involvement with electronic dance music and which music style you are more affiliated with and why?

Azotti: Since my childhood, all my life I've loved electronic music. But officially I consider the starting point as an artist on October 10, 2009, was the first performance of Azotti. In general, as for me, Yeah I am a big music lover, I like different styles and directions of music, I like working in the studio mixing these different styles, doing something from this club-melodic. When I first started, it was trance, progressive, uplifting, then I tried progressive house, deep house with melodic and trance elements. Music is my life the last 9 years ;)

Dimitri: Did you had the opportunity to attend any kind of music production course or are u completely self taught? Do you consider that is essential for any artist to complete any production course?

Azotti: It's important to have a knowledge or to complete a production course. I am completely self taught! General concepts about music harmony and notes were given to me from my father when I was a child as he was a musician, the drummer, in Ukrainian (Soviet Band). My parents wanted to offer me Economic education. For this reason, about 8 years, since 2000-2008 I have studied and worked in this area. All my knowledge in music production I got it myself.  How amazing  that in our time there are such things as the Books, Magazines, Internet, Google, YouTube, and it is unfortunate that many people can not find there answers to frequently asked questions about music production.

Dimitri: In which label was your first ever release and how did you manage to attract the attention of the label?

Azotti: It was Redux Records (Germany) in winter 2010.
I just made a track and sent it to the record label demo email and they released it!




Dimitri: Which are the Top 5 tracks that you have produced and you consider them as being highly important for the progress of your career indifferent if they were commercially successful.

Azotti: 1 - The Miracle



2 - Day And Night featuring Bagga Bownz 



3 - First Kiss 



4 - Fallen Dreams featuring Bagga Bownz 



5 - Sultry City

Dimitri: Let's focus on your latest release Butterfly. Please tell us from where did you got the inspiration for the track?

Azotti: This track was created in the summer, it is filled with summer energy and sun! The main idea came to me during the creating process. But a funny incident happened to me while I was working on this track. It was at the final stage when a butterfly just flew into my room and sat on the audio card, I thought that it is a sign, and called the track Butterfly!

Dimitri: How long it took you to produce it and was an easy or difficult process?If you have faced any difficulties please tell us about them and how did you resolved them?

Azotti: To make a good quality track, it's not a problem, not a long process, we know that the best hits were created in a few days with one breath. The problem is different, you have to wait a lot of time, even months for the release of the track or single, usually it takes a long time for the label, because there is a queue order, a stream. I had cases of tracks that were released after one year from their production.



Dimitri: Which was the biggest challenge that you faced during the production of this superb track?

Azotti: Initially, the track was with the vocals, it sounded good, but later label refused the vocal, we abandoned that idea, and I had to re-do most of the track, add more effects and melodies. In the end, it turned out great!

Dimitri: Can you describe to us the steps that you went through the production of this track and of any other track?

Azotti: The first step is a sketch and an idea, then there is a stage of creating an arrangement as well as mixing and mastering in the process, then I asked the opinion of few friends about this track, I analyse it, and if I feel that something is missing  I make adjustments, and only then, the finished track is send to the label as a demo! 



Dimitri: When the track finished did the label accepted it as it was produced or did the label recommend you to do some changes or fix certain things?

Azotti: Sometimes the label accepts the track without making any adjustments, and sometimes it happens that the label recommends to make some changes. It also happens that the label rejects the track and then I send it to another label.

Dimitri: Is this track an original composition or is it based on a template from another track produced from you or another producer?

Azotti: Sure! I'm often inspired by other producers and DJs it's  true, I listen to a lot of music! But any of my works are original compositions with original ideas.

Dimitri: Is the quality of this track higher than your previous one? If yes in what ways this track sounds better than your previous one?

Azotti: You know, there is such a saying. "There is no limit to perfection" I always try to make the quality better of my works from year to year, thanks to technology and knowledge.



Dimitri: Do you have any friends or relatives that you send them the track before sending it to a label or if you are DJ did you test it in your gigs? If yes did you have to do any alterations as a result of the crowd reaction?

Azotti: Of course! My relatives are very fond of electronic music, they strongly support me! Yes, I often test my tracks on a big sound system in the clubs or festivals, and watch the reaction of the crowd, it really helps me.

Dimitri: Can you describe to us the studio that you have produced the track? What is your favourite hardware and software set up? Do you have in mind any new gear that you wish to get in order to raise the quality of your production?

Azotti: I have a powerful PC, today this is the main thing! I work for many years in Cubase DAW. I have an RME audio card, a pair of studio monitors - ADAM and a subwoofer for monitoring low frequencies, a large 27 "LCD monitor. I also have good studio headphones. This is my small home studio, a great place for ideas and creativity)

Azotti's Studio

Dimitri: Do you master the track yourself or the mastering is task for the record label? Do you understand mastering as being essential?

Azotti: I always personally do mixing and mastering for the track. It's important for me. Of course I think that the ideological part for music is above all, but the quality must also be at a good level! If the original producer can not master on his own, then the mixing and mastering services are provided by the label.

Dimitri: There is a growing trend of vinyl coming back for good. Would you like to see this track released on vinyl or any other of your future tracks? Do you prefer digital files or vinyl?

Azotti: I'm a big fan of vinyl for many many years from 90s, I have a small home collection of my favorite music. It's an indescribable feeling to hold the music and feel it with your own hands. I'm glad that the vinyl returns. And I really dream that this track or maybe some of my future works will be released on vinyl.



Dimitri: Are you going to add any remixes for the track?

Azotti: Specifically, this release does not include remixes, only radio version, it is slightly shorter in duration about 3 minutes. But I almost made a slightly different version of this track, I plan to test it on the radio soon.

Dimitri: Do you have any future releases planned and when will be released?

Azotti: This year my aim is to release a lot of tracks and a few tracks have already been signed and are waiting for their time to release them during spring-summer and there are a couple of tracks which are still looking for a home. Just right now I finished two new tracks, in progressive and house style. I also work on a collaboration with a really big vocalist. Stay Tuned more info coming soon!



Dimitri: Please mention to us your Top 3 best DJ gigs so far and the reasons that made them so special?

Azotti: About two years ago I performed at a big concert stage "Stereo Plaza", in Kiev and there were many thousands of people. I did a warm-up before Markus Schulz and Ferry Corsten, it was unbelievable! I also did a live recording, it sounds great with the crowd shouting, by the way, you can find this in my page on mixcloud. After this performance I have a big following of fans who always wait for my performances. In October, I managed, by coincidence, to make a half-hour DJ set in the DeLaMar theatre in Amsterdam at the festival ADE, it was very spontaneous and not planned. But I'm always ready for non-standard situations. Always great parties in the Kiev club Forsage and Saxon!



Dimitri: Do you have any more DJ gigs planned for the next few months? 

Azotti: Yes, of course, let it be my little secret! I will say only that it will not be in my motherland Ukraine!

Dimitri: Do you produce a radio show/podcast as well? Please tell us here all the details about it. If you don't have one please tell us why you don't think is important for your career.

Azotti: I do not produce a radio show or podcast, because now the market is really over saturated, most of the fans of electronic music listen to mostly the most cult DJs and musicians. In my opinion, in order to make a radio show, you must at least become very famous, release an album, and make your radio show live! In this case there is a sense...



Dimitri: Best piece of advice you got in relation to your career so far and best tip you learnt recently to make your tracks better.

Azotti: I'm a very gullible person, and I recently received advice from my good friend Michiel - it sounded something like .. Come on - do not be so gullible, because in this world you are surrounded mostly by not very good people.

Dimitri: Can you give us here your tips or more elaborated advice for any new artists who may read this interview and wish to get involved with the electronic music industry.

Azotti: Never give up! Be patient! Do not stop every day to learn something new! Love the family! Love the world because it is so interesting! Always remember your roots!




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18:22:00

1. Orginal Mix
2. Radio Edit

Azotti is back with a new single following up "First Kiss" as released in 2015 on In Search Of Sunrise and heavily supported by Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Roger Shah, DJ Feel and many more. This time we are welcoming him on on our main imprint: Black Hole! For "Fallen Dreams" he got together with Dutch alternative rock band Bagga Bownz (Eller van Buuren) for a special collab. The result is an uplifting, dreamy trance track with a soothing break in which it’s time for Bagga Bownz to shine before the beats kick in again. Special material!



Download: https://blackhole.choons.at/fallendreams

Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
 [item value="10"]Metallic Basslines and Pounding Groove[/item]
 [item value="10"] Uplifting Melody [/item]
 [item value="10"]Synths[/item]
 [item value="10"]Vocals and Lyrics[/item]
 [item value="10"]Long Cinematic Breakdown with rock guitar riffs[/item]
 [item value="10"]Climax  / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
 [item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
 [item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
 [item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
 [item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
 [item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
 [item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
 [item value="10"]Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness[/item]
 [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
 [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
 [item value="10"]Azotti feat Bagga Bownz - Fallen Dreams[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Excellent uplifting euphoric feel good trancer with superb vocal breakdown with that indie rock touch that always wins the festival audience who enjoy to come united together and sing a long! Pure Class for sure, Love It[/content]
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https://www.facebook.com/bagga.bownz
www.blackholerecordings.com
www.facebook.com/blackholerecordings
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