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DJ Dris Goes In Depth About His New Single ‘Work’

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In this exclusive interview, DJ Dris dives into the behind-the-scenes of his latest release, ‘Work,’ featuring Natalie Graham. The track, a soulful fusion of House and Afro music, showcases DJ Dris‘s signature sound while highlighting Graham‘s enchanting vocals and creative lyricism. During our talk, DJ Dris shares insights into his collaboration with Natalie Graham, discussing the friendship and mutual respect that led to their partnership, while giving a glimpse into his creative process, detailing how the track’s instrumental came together through experimentation and a bit of serendipity.

Let’s find out more about DJ Dris’ latest release ‘Work,’ and its story and production process.

Hi, DJ Dris! Congrats on the release of ‘Work’ with Natalie Graham! How have you been?

Thank you! And as usual, I’m doing great.

We would love to hear your concept and inspiration behind this track and title, ‘Work.’

To be honest my inspiration for the track was really just a soulful fusion of House and Afro music. The lyrics I left to Natalie Graham to be as creative as she wanted. She worked with her co-writer Adrian Roye on the lyrics and the quirky concept. Then the rest is history.

You’ve worked together with Natalie Graham before, how did the collaboration with her came to be this time around?

This collab was a right moment/right time thing and the friendship we have crafted since the last release we did together “Kiss and Tell.” I have always sent her songs here and there and she has honestly been an avid supporter and friend, so when she heard the instrumental to “Work” she was on board straight away.

How would you describe ‘Work’ to a first time listener?

It’s a soulful Afro House song with enchanting lyrics that will leave you feeling sexy and in a good mood.

What about ‘Work’ would you say defines your signature Afro House sound?

Definitely the tom pattern, hi-hats and congas. That’s a running theme through my music.

What musical influences would you say may have played a part in shaping the sound of this release?

I will always say my favourite artist growing up was Nas due to his lyrical art. Donaeo on ‘Devil In A Blue Dress’ has also always been an inspiration to me. The genre of Funky House ultimately shapes my music as you hear it today and I think the lyricism side of it also shows in ‘Work’.

Could you share with us your creative process in structuring this track?

To be honest it was a beautiful accident. I literally create music most days, so this was one of those days. Trademark metronome kick then I played in a conga pattern. From there, I literally looked for a stab sound that complimented the 2. Once I had that, I looked to fill the void using other percussive sounds, i.e the rim shot and the toms. Followed this with the shakers then just needed pads that worked and that was the instrumental pretty much sorted with the use of a pluck here and there. I left the rest to Natalie and thought she did a great job when she sent through her stems.

What about this track is different from your previous releases?

This track is very soulful compared to my usual productions. I would say due to the lyrics the bounce and the feel, it ultimately comes across soulful.

Do you have plans to perform this track live with Natalie in the near future?

Definitely. It’s in the pipeline, I’ll be posting more about this on my socials soon so make sure you give me a follow : www.instagram.com/deejaydris

What more can we anticipate from DJ Dris? Got anymore collaborations in the works with Natalie or other vocalists?

Definitely, I have a lot of music coming out this year. I release a song every 2 weeks on all streaming platforms. I also have some collabs coming with emerging vocalists Roxa Damas, Olivia London and also Zack Goffe. So I’m super excited and honestly can’t wait to share our creations with everyone.

We wrap up this interview thanking DJ Dris for his time and for sharing more details about the process behind-the-scenes, his collaboration with Natalie Graham and some insight into his own production methods. While he teases some more music on the way, make sure to follow him on social media to remain updated on his new releases, projects and live shows.

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Reefer and Remixes: Wuki talks Sabrina Carpenter, Los Angeles vs. Denver and more at North Coast Music Festival 2026

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Ask anybody for an EDM remix of an all-time classic and there’s a good chance they pull out a Wuki tune, EDM House Network catches up with him.

Co-signed by Skrillex, Diplo, Valentino Khan, and more,  Wuki has become one of the forerunners of viral dance music remixes, blending genres in the trap, house music, and electro scenes. Now, EDMHouseNetwork sat down with the electronic music icon after his headline show at North Coast Music Festival, to talk his love for weed, his early inspirations and more. Check out the full interview below:

Q: How does North Coast – just kind of the atmosphere – compare to some of the other festivals that you played at, and how does that kind of change your set list and plan as you go through?
A: Man, that’s a good question. So I never really know if I should go like houseier or bassier, bass year in Chicago. I feel like they like everything. So, really, at the end of the day, I just do me. I don’t really like think about it too much. I don’t even plan my sets these days. I just go up and I just like I have a bunch of shit to go to and I like I play. I don’t know, but um, I mean the vibe in North Coast is awesome. Like, it’s uh like it seems like it just keeps growing every year, and like people just I could tell people love it, and like yeah, it’s just it’s probably one of the dopest festivals in America.
Q: You’ve put your own touch on a lot of iconic records. “Ain’t it fun,” “Sunshine,” and now “Eye of the Tiger.” How is the creative process different from touching an iconic record like that and creating your own original track? And what’s kind of enriching about each?
A: I mean, I try to always like stay true to the song when I remix, and like keep the song intact. Like a lot of remixers, they’ll like take the like you could take a sample and just totally flip it so it doesn’t even sound like the song, right? Basically what I try to do is make a dance floor ready version of the song, and so I like to keep parts of it intact and like try and use the parts that are like most iconic and like use them in a way that is ready for the dance floor. That’s my goal when I remix. So yeah, I mean, and when it when it hits right, and I hit one that works really well, it’s hard to describe it. It’s just a really great feeling when I get the approval from the original artist, I get all the labels on board. I get all the writers on board. Fucking Smokey Robinson shouting me out for sunshine, like that’s crazy, you know. So yeah, it’s super cool, super rewarding, and I love that I just get to be like created this own path for myself, basically.
Q: Going from Denver to Los Angeles, what’s kind of different about those two EDM scenes? And do you think the change in scenery has kind of changed your sound or style at all, based on the environment in each city?
A: Not really. I do, I just do my thing now. I mean, I think, I think obviously Denver is more bassy, more heady, more. You know, I mean, I don’t even want to say that because like House is really big in Denver too. Like Dom Dolla did Red Rocks, Chris Lake did Red Rocks, I think. And so, I mean, obviously, dubstep’s probably bigger there. Like, I’m sure Subtronics could do seven nights at Red Rocks if you wanted to. But I don’t know. I think I kind of just stick to my own thing anyway. I’m not too influenced. I mean, these days I just really like being in the sunshine and enjoying the sun. So I tend to make like brighter music when I’m in the West Coast stuff like that.
Q: I know you started off with your electronic rock band in the early 2010s. How do you kind of take that sound and blend that into the artist that you are now?
A: I don’t know. I mean, I guess I always liked like energetic music. Like even when I was like before I was in the band, I was in like rock, like heavy rock bands, like like metal and stuff like that. So I always like stuff that like pump me up, and I think that has kind of been the common thread with everything. I don’t make, I do make some chill music, but for the most part, it’s all pretty energetic.
Q: Which record of yours would you say you kind of stepped outside of your comfort zone with most, and what about it particularly was challenging for you?
A: Man, that’s a good question. Oh, I got it. I just did a remix for Majid Jordan. I don’t know if you know who they are. They just had like a new album right now, and I I know Jordan. I know the one guy, and so he sent me the stems, and it’s definitely way different than something I usually do. But I love them so much that I wanted to make it work, so I ended up making this kind of like deep tech thing that is like usually not something I make, but so that came out pretty cool though. I think.
Q: I know R&B is kind of one of your early passions, some of the inspiration. Majid Jordan specifically. Have you taken any of those elements from non EDM artists and blended it into your music and if so, how?
A: I mean, I think I’m a pop music junkie. Like, I love pop music, so I’m always looking for like earworms and like, like, kind of like things that will…
Q: Any particular artists?
A: I love Katy Perry. I know she gets a lot of hate now, but I love Katy Perry, and I love, I really like Sabrina Carpenter too. I think she’s great. And so I don’t know. I think I’m always, the way I kind of produce music is I’m trying to make a hook. Like I’m always trying to find like a good hook to use. And to me, like it’s not all about the sound design and stuff. Like it just has to hit and like fill that role really well, but it’s got to have a good hook, no matter what.
Q: Also, from Denver to LA, I gotta ask, who’s got the better weed?
A: Oh man, dude, it’s all so good now. Honestly, I’m at the point where I need I need meds again. Yeah, all the weed is too good. So I don’t know. It’s I think Denver though, because, this is the real reason why Denver weed is better, is because it’s drier. So you get more bang for your buck, and you get it like you get it, and it like all like breaks up, and then like I like that, and then you like pack a bowl and it like rips really hard.
Q: Pick four DJs: dream blunt rotation.
A: Tiesto, Carl Cox, Sara Landry, and Subtronics.
Q: Any records that people should be watching out for coming out?
A: It’s actually going to be me a collab with Notorious BIG, which is fucking nuts. I did a remix of “Big Papa,” and it got really big online, so they’re we’re putting that out. Officially cleared. Should be in like the next two months. And then I also have a remix for Starship’s “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” That’s coming out like literally next month.
Be sure to stay up to date here on EDM House Network as we continue to bring you the latest news on new releases and artist interviews from festivals around the world.

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Danny Eviza Talks New Single ‘Good, Bad, Ok’

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Danny Eviza’s latest release “Good, Bad, Ok” arrived almost by accident, built entirely around a chance discovery of Sam Welch’s voice.

Danny Eviza‘s latest release “Good, Bad, Ok” arrived almost by accident. What began as a chance discovery of Sam Welch’s voice turned into a full collaboration, with Eviza building the entire instrumental around Welch’s melodic demo rather than the other way round. The result is a deep, UK Garage-tinged production that leans further into the more melodic, emotionally driven sound he’s been developing across his recent work, out now via More Than A Feeling and Lilyera. We caught up with Danny Eviza to talk through the making of the track, his first-time collaboration with Sam Welch, and where his sound is headed next.

“Good, Bad, Ok” is a very sentimental track. Was there a specific moment or emotion that inspired the production behind the song?

The track actually started in a very spontaneous way. There wasn’t a specific moment or story behind the production at first. I was looking for a particular emotional atmosphere, and the whole idea developed naturally from Sam’s vocal. Once I heard his voice, I immediately felt there was something special there, and I wanted to build a production around that emotion.

Is this the first time you’ve worked with Sam Welch?

Yes, it is. The collaboration actually happened almost by chance. I came across some of Sam’s music and immediately really liked his voice. I decided to contact him, and he sent me a melodic demo. I connected with it straight away and started building the entire instrumental around his vocal. That’s how “Good, Bad, Ok” was born.

How do you feel Sam’s vocals complete the production?

Sam’s voice was actually the starting point of the production, so in a way the instrumental was built around him rather than the other way around. His vocal already had a strong emotional character, and my goal was to create a production that supported it without taking away from that feeling. I think that’s what gives the track its atmosphere.

The track has been released on More Than A Feeling / Lilyera. What makes the label the right home for “Good, Bad, Ok”?

I’m really happy to be releasing “Good, Bad, Ok” with More Than A Feeling and Lilyera. I feel that the track fits very naturally with the sound and direction of the label. It’s always important to me that a song finds the right home, and I think this release is a great match.

Talk us through the creative process behind “Good, Bad, Ok”. Did the track evolve significantly from the initial idea to the final version?

The creative process was quite different from how I usually work. Instead of starting with an instrumental idea, I started with Sam’s melodic demo. I listened to it and immediately heard the potential, so I began building the instrumental around his melody and vocal. From there, the track evolved through the production, arrangement and sound design until we reached the final version. The original vocal idea was always the heart of the track.

Throughout your career, you’ve explored a variety of dance music subgenres. However, your three most recent releases share a similar deep house sound to “Good, Bad, Ok”. How does this track fit into where you want to take your sound next?

With this track, I moved a little closer to a UK Garage-inspired deep sound, mainly because I felt it suited Sam’s vocal better and helped me create the right groove around it. However, I still see myself staying within a chill and deep house style. In the future, I could also see myself releasing tracks with a darker sound, perhaps moving more towards Tech House. But for now, Deep House remains the style that inspires me the most and feels the most natural to me.

Do you see this more melodic sound as a potential part of your sonic identity going forward, or do you still want to keep experimenting with different styles?

I definitely want to keep experimenting. I don’t think having a recognizable sound means limiting yourself to one genre. For me, it’s more about developing an emotional identity while still being able to explore different sounds, tempos and styles. The melodic side is definitely something I want to continue developing, while keeping that chill and deep feeling that represents me.

Is there a specific message that you’d like listeners to take away from “Good, Bad, Ok”?

I think the main message is that it’s okay to simply be okay. We don’t always have to be extremely happy or completely sad. Sometimes we’re somewhere in the middle, and that’s perfectly normal. I hope listeners can connect with that feeling and find their own meaning in the song.

Is there a particular element of the production that you’re especially proud of?

I’m particularly proud of the way the instrumental was built around Sam’s vocal. Because the vocal was the starting point, I wanted every element of the production to support it and enhance its emotion. I think the balance between the melody, groove and vocal is one of the strongest aspects of the track.

Looking ahead, what can fans expect from Danny Eviza following “Good, Bad, Ok”?

There is definitely more music coming. I’m continuing to work on new productions and collaborations, and I’m exploring this deeper and more melodic side of my sound even further. At the same time, I don’t want to limit myself, so in the future there could also be some darker and more Tech House-oriented releases. For now, though, Deep House remains my strongest source of inspiration.

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Ørjan Nilsen Talks New DJ MEETCH Collab ‘Body On Me’

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Ahead of his new single with DJ MEETCH, ‘Body On Me’, Ørjan Nilsen sits down with EDM House Network to talk collaboration and staying fresh.

Rising US producer DJ MEETCH kicks off the first in a run of major new music releases with hot new single ‘Body On Me’, a collaboration with everyone’s favourite Norwegian dance superstar Ørjan Nilsen, dropping August 21st on Robotic Rumbling Records.
The track, which sees the pair unite in the studio for the very first time, is a high octane slice of bouncing electro peppered with vocal stabs and swaggering, jacking synth lines that gradually build up to a rushing, euphoria-tinged drop. It’s an emotive dance floor banger that perfectly encapsulates the production values of both artists, as DJ MEETCH explained:
I have always had a vision of what I want my music to sound like and what my brand would be about. ‘Body On Me’ is the perfect reflection of that – it’s energetic, yet emotional, it allows for people to see the dancefloor as their safe haven, it’s groovy, it’s fun, it’s just a song for the people. I am everyone’s favourite robot, I am a man of the people and I want to bring groove, joy and happiness on the dancefloor.
Speaking about the experience of working with Nilsen, whose 20 year career has established him as one of the biggest influences from the North European electronic circuit, MEETCH said: “Working with Ørjan was such an amazing experience – he brings so much legacy and knowledge, and I think together we managed to bring a perfect balance between melodic house and peak groove energy. I can’t wait to see how people connect with it!
As ‘Body On Me’ finally lands on the dance floor and global DSPs, EDM House Network got the chance to sit down with MEETCH’s collaborator – and all round clubbing legend – Ørjan Nilsen to get his take on the single, working with the young US producer, and how he still keeps things fresh in the studio and on the dance floor after 2 decades in the business…

Hi Ørjan, welcome to EDM House Network! Where are you in the world right now and what are you doing?

Ø: Hi guys and thank you! Right now I’m at home, just came back from Street Parade in Zürich and getting ready for Park Beats Festival in Poland this coming weekend.

Congrats on the new single with MEETCH, Body On Me. What was it like working together on the track?

Ø: Thank you! Oh it was so much fun, it’s always good stepping out of your comfort zone and working with new talented people, and Meetch is such a nice guy it just flowed.

You’ve said that MEETCH “reminds you why you fell in love with music in the first place.” How did he do that, and why had you forgotten?

Ø: Just the joy he has for it and the pure happiness it creates starting up. I’ve been doing this for 20+ years and even tho I haven’t forgotten, travelling for so long and working so much sometimes mean that you kinda forget how lucky you are in the end, being able to do this. The love for music and playing it tho? Will never be forgotten or go away.

You’ve had a long career, and you don’t seem like you’re going to stop any time soon. How do you stay fresh and relevant?

Ø: Not a chance!! I love this too much. Learning new techniques and dabbling with other genres creates a lot of inspiration and creativity. I think if you stop and refuse to embrace other genres or even changes in your own you’re doomed to stagnate. So far, I just love the journey of finding out new things.

It looks like you have a lot of fun making videos for your socials – are you as friendly and crazy in real life?? Is there an Ørjan Nilsen the performer, and a private Ørjan Nilsen, or is what we see what we get?

Ø: sometimes when I look at the videoes I reeeaally really wish it was a made up persona (cause God that guy can be a bit embarrassing haha) but unfortunately, I can’t even blame that… So I guess what you see, is what you get.

How was it remixing Darude’s Feel The Beat? Is it true that he performed at your school when you were a kid?

Ø: It was like a full circle kind of moment, and that track was actually my favorite of his. Yes not Sandstorm! Haha he did perform at an elementary school up here in Kirkenes, not mine tho! Was already out of elementary school at that time. Was so surreal!

Do you think trance music will ever be as dominant as it was back in the 2000s? Would you like to see it come back or do you think there are new genres of music that are more interesting these days?

Ø: I think the borders between genres are getting more and more blurred, for better or for worse. And yes, the share melodic aspect of trance means it’ll never lose potency within music, there will always be trance. Whether it’s gonna be as big as that era I have no idea, but I do think it’ll still be a major part of festivals and the clubscene for maaany years to come, in some shape or form.

We heard there’s more new music coming up from you and MEETCH, can you tell us more about that?

Ø: That is true!!! Can’t disclose too much yet, except it’ll be released on my label «In My Opinion» and cannot WAIT for it to be released!!

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