034 Hi Melanie, we are delighted to interview you. It is known that you were already making mixtapes on cassettes at the age of 8. Do you still have any of those cassettes, and what kind of music was on them? Yes, it was my favourite activity when I came home from school. Unfortunately I don’t have them anymore. They consisted mostly of hip hop, R&B and some reggae, because that was what was being played on the radio in Jamaica where I was living at the time. You are returning to NOW HERE this summer, what surprises do you have in store for us this season? There will definitely be a surprise again this year, and I’m also bringing my secret treasures. I just want to give my best for the crowd and to make them dance nonstop. “I just want to give my best for the crowd and to make them dance nonstop”. MELANIE RIBBE MELANIE RIBBE What do you like most about Hï Ibiza, its decoration, sound system, atmosphere? I love Hï, it’s like an artist or partygoers’ playground. You have so many cool areas to dance or to hang out. It’s beautifully set out. The sound system is fantastic and the hospitality is always amazing. They treat you really well, make you feel really comfortable, so you can do you the best possible job. It has a great vibe all around! You released “Juno Mono” on Mindshake in 2020 and also recently a massive collaboration with Paco Osuna called “The Key EP”, what can you tell us about these works? Juno Mono was one of my favourite EPs I produced during the pandemic. The Key has been in the works for a while to create something special, strong and different. All three tracks on the EP have completely different personalities but still can be played in the same set, as I did at Ultra Peru and Paco did at the EDC. We wanted something to shake up the dance floor, powerful and strong. So far we are very happy with the support and the feedback, it has been amazing. What does Ibiza have that makes all DJs fall in love with the island? Ibiza is the magic island, you feel it when you land. It’s a very special island, and everyone who has ever visited it knows it, so I don’t have to say much more than that. There is no place like Ibiza. You guys already know.
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