Hot on the heels of his debut album Vapour, Patrice Bäumel talks us through Mike Tyson for the increasingly hot Amsterdam label Trouw…
Patrice Bäumel
Mike Tyson (Mike Tyson; The Threat; Mike Tyson – Max Cooper Mix)
Describe the record in five words.
Dynamic, brutal, odd, confusing, mental.
What is it about this record that will appeal to the fans?
The sheer force and sonic uniqueness. It’s definitely going to stand out in any set and is not just another variation on the same theme.
How does it differ from your last release?
The last release was the album, which was much more subtle and designed for listening. This one’s a dancefloor tool.
What was the inspiration for this release?
I always experiment a lot in the studio, let accidents and randomness guide me. Mike Tyson is the result of one of these experiments.
If you had the chance to play this in any club, which would it be?
Fabric, Room 1. Which I already did!
DJ reactions
Craig Morrison (Silicone Soul): “Madness with melody and guile – one of a kind indeed!”
JD Twitch (Optimo): “This release is excellente! Mike Tyson’s my fave.”
Tiga: “Fantastic release. Mike Tyson will be a big one, and I’ve always been a big Max Cooper fan.”
Adam Beyer: “Nice and different. Mike Tyson could probably destroy a few dancefloors.”
Dubfire: “Cool remix from Max Cooper. Really good melodic vibes.”
Joel Mull: “Mike Tyson is a very effective track for the floor. I can see it getting people’s attention. The Threat is also amazing. Love this release!”
James Zabiela: “All of these tracks are fantastic.”
DJ Hell: “This is a great release. Definitely going to play iron Mike!”
Rocky (X-Press 2): “Weird but interesting. Great to hear people doing something different rather than following the crowd. Nice work Patrice!”
Michael Mayer: “Wow, pretty mental stuff here! Loving it all.”
Sharam: “The usual twisted shenanigans from Bäumel. The Threat is perfect for sending a twisted message to the crowd. Love it!”
Matthew Dear: “Thanks for sending these. Liking the sound of the Cooper mix.”
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Mike Tyson is out on Trouw. Visit www.patricebaumel.com and www.trouwamsterdam.nl
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