Interview with Swedish DJ Henrik B ahead of his Trip to AREA51 Posted by on Jul 22, 2008 - 3:51:43 PM

Henrik B is a man of many talents, and one with an extremely bright future ahead. At only 28 years of age, this Swedish producer is already widely tipped for greatness thanks to his underground techno productions. With past releases on some of the most respected labels around including Drumcode, Primate & Corb, Henrik is also set for releases on the much talked about Pryda & Size labels, after label bosses Eric Prydz & Steve Angello snapped up more of his tough & energetic floor filling tracks.

Now established in the techno circles, Henrik showcases his versatile production abilities with “Alive”, his first house productions alongside productions members Thomas Plec and Anders Törngren collectively known as Locktown. Set for a full release late summer courtesy of Sweden’s premier House output – Nero Recordings, ‘Alive’ is set for a huge crossover assault, with Gadjo vocalist Alexandra Prince once again showing just why she’s one of the in demand artists of the moment.

Funky, vibrant & uplifting, this release has it all – and now complete with the power-vamped dub, looks set to keep on pounding those dance floors right through into the chilly winter months ahead.

Taking his name further in the dance music realm, Henrik has recently put the finishing touches to his remix of Sunfreakz “Riding the Waves”, originally out on Nero, now signed to UK giants Positiva, this is once again another journey into the many talents he possesses, with this also set for chart-bound success. Speaking about chart success Henrik B´s release “Airwalk” due out soon on the highly acclaimed Pryda label, was selected essential new tune on BBC One1 with Pete Tong.

This Saturday Henrik B touches down in Manchester at AREA51. We grad him for a quick interview to find out a bit about the man himself.......

Please introduce yourself and tell us where you are in the world?

-At this moment i am in Skövde, a small town in sweden that you probably havent heard of and find difficult to pronounce ;)

Sweden is producing a lot of good DJ’s at the moment, What is the scene like over their?

- When it comes to Clubs the scene is still growing and house music and techno is getting more and more attention.

You have a good relationship with the Swedish House Mafia. DO you use a lot of their tracks in your sets?

Yes, of course i do. Because of the quality of the productions and great floor capabilities. They always have amazing sound!

Your playing at AREA51 in Manchester this month. What can we expect?

- You can expect energy! not fast or hard music necessarly. The tracks i play just have energy in a very special way. Electro house, funky house. Vocals, not vocals. A mixture of everything just so that you never get bored hearing the same track over and over again!

Where else have you been DJing recently?

I was in Brighton this weekend. Very good!

And what have you got coming up?

Sunday july 27th in Ibiza, Judgement sundays!

Can we expect to see you in Ibiza this summer?

Yes, Judgements Sundays and Cream@Amnesia.

What do you use in your sets nowadays?

CD´s only.

Have you been in the studio this year?

Yes, recently i made a remix of Shapeshifters track CHIME for defected records. Release in August. And then i have a new release on JOIA also for August.

How do you think DJing will evolve technically over the next few years?

I have no idea to be honest!!

What’s been your most enjoyable set to date?

KOKO Club in London was very special

And you’re least enjoyable?

-None!

What do you prefer – DJing or Producing?

-It goes hand in hand for me since i always think dancefloor when i produce!

How did you get into Dance music?

A friend of mine gave me a cassette copy of The Prodigys album "the experience" back in 91. And i was really hooked straight away! Sounded like nothing i had ever heard!

What one thing would you like to do before you die?

LIVE!

CATCH HENRIK B AT AREA51 IN MANCHESTER THIS SATURDAY

Henrik B is a man of many talents, and one with an extremely bright future ahead. At only 28 years of age, this Swedish producer is already widely tipped for greatness thanks to his underground techno productions. With past releases on some of the most respected labels around including Drumcode, Primate & Corb, Henrik is also set for releases on the much talked about Pryda & Size labels, after label bosses Eric Prydz & Steve Angello snapped up more of his tough & energetic floor filling tracks.

Now established in the techno circles, Henrik showcases his versatile production abilities with “Alive”, his first house productions alongside productions members Thomas Plec and Anders Törngren collectively known as Locktown. Set for a full release late summer courtesy of Sweden’s premier House output – Nero Recordings, ‘Alive’ is set for a huge crossover assault, with Gadjo vocalist Alexandra Prince once again showing just why she’s one of the in demand artists of the moment.

Funky, vibrant & uplifting, this release has it all – and now complete with the power-vamped dub, looks set to keep on pounding those dance floors right through into the chilly winter months ahead.

Taking his name further in the dance music realm, Henrik has recently put the finishing touches to his remix of Sunfreakz “Riding the Waves”, originally out on Nero, now signed to UK giants Positiva, this is once again another journey into the many talents he possesses, with this also set for chart-bound success. Speaking about chart success Henrik B´s release “Airwalk” due out soon on the highly acclaimed Pryda label, was selected essential new tune on BBC One1 with Pete Tong.

This Saturday Henrik B touches down in Manchester at AREA51. We grad him for a quick interview to find out a bit about the man himself.......

Please introduce yourself and tell us where you are in the world?

-At this moment i am in Skövde, a small town in sweden that you probably havent heard of and find difficult to pronounce ;)

Sweden is producing a lot of good DJ’s at the moment, What is the scene like over their?

- When it comes to Clubs the scene is still growing and house music and techno is getting more and more attention.

You have a good relationship with the Swedish House Mafia. DO you use a lot of their tracks in your sets?

Yes, of course i do. Because of the quality of the productions and great floor capabilities. They always have amazing sound!

Your playing at AREA51 in Manchester this month. What can we expect?

- You can expect energy! not fast or hard music necessarly. The tracks i play just have energy in a very special way. Electro house, funky house. Vocals, not vocals. A mixture of everything just so that you never get bored hearing the same track over and over again!

Where else have you been DJing recently?

I was in Brighton this weekend. Very good!

And what have you got coming up?

Sunday july 27th in Ibiza, Judgement sundays!

Can we expect to see you in Ibiza this summer?

Yes, Judgements Sundays and Cream@Amnesia.

What do you use in your sets nowadays?

CD´s only.

Have you been in the studio this year?

Yes, recently i made a remix of Shapeshifters track CHIME for defected records. Release in August. And then i have a new release on JOIA also for August.

How do you think DJing will evolve technically over the next few years?

I have no idea to be honest!!

What’s been your most enjoyable set to date?

KOKO Club in London was very special

And you’re least enjoyable?

-None!

What do you prefer – DJing or Producing?

-It goes hand in hand for me since i always think dancefloor when i produce!

How did you get into Dance music?

A friend of mine gave me a cassette copy of The Prodigys album "the experience" back in 91. And i was really hooked straight away! Sounded like nothing i had ever heard!

What one thing would you like to do before you die?

LIVE!

CATCH HENRIK B AT AREA51 IN MANCHESTER THIS SATURDAY