H.O.S.H.

Hello Holger, it is with great pleasure having another artist of one of our all-time favourite labels in our magazine – and who better after stallwart Solomun than you!

As i read you got pretty late into production, how did you become a DJ in the first place?

I started going on techno parties in the late 90´s. On a weekly base we were visiting all sorts of parties in the north of germany with a group of 6 -8 people. At one point we also started to buy those records which at this time besides on some mixtapes on audio cassette were not available like nowadays all over the net. So it was just a matter of time we actually organized two old record players (one even without pitch) from our parents with a shitty mixer and started to record our own tapes. At one point this wasn´t enough and we actually started to organize small parties ourselves and i was the first to DJ on those parties. I was addicted to buying records very fast and never actually had any money because i spent it all on records. I was still working in different jobs at that time. So at one point one of my ex girlfriends who was about 7 years older then me kind of convinced me that i am good at this and to start doing music as my main job. Once this thought was manifested there was no way back.

What was your first record you bought?

Michael Jackson – Bad i think, Technowise some early stuff from Der Dritte Raum.

What makes a good DJ set?

A good DJ set in my thinking is entertaining in the first but also educating. For me there always must be a story throughout the night. It is not hard to put some hitty records after each other. If you manage to get a nice bow in your set that is much more appealing to me. And also to break the norm here and there is important to me.

Was it a logical step to start producing?

Yes it was. As it was not the very early times of electronic music it was already hard to just get gigs because you can DJ. So it was a logical step to get into producing and make myself a name to get more gigs in the end. I am glad it worked out and i am even more glad that with the producing a whole other world opened up.

What is the best thing about the Diynamic family?

The best thing is that we actually are a family. There is a big bound throughout the team. Its the most important thing for us that all individuals also work as teamplayers. This makes us very strong.

Solomun and H.O.S.H. in Sankeys:

If you wouldn’t be involved in electronic music at all, what would be your job?

I just know i would still do something where i am my own boss in the end. Maybe i would own a restaurant. That is appealing as it covers many sides of what i like. Being creative in the kitchen but also organize stuff.

Second year on Ibiza, how is it going so far?

The second season started just perfect i must say. It’s all a tad different compared to last year as people already know what the Neon Nights are and the guests come with certain expectations. As we always try to think forward we are smart enough not to try to fulfill expectations and just go on with what we believe makes a great outstanding party experience. I am also more than happy that i got my other residency at Insane in Pacha. This has been a great night so far and the booking is excellent. I feel really comfortable in the whole Pacha surrounding. This people do a great job and the productions are so well organized. If it would be like this everywhere we would have to care much less about things and just focus on the music.

What is the difference in playing Sankeys and Pacha?

In the beginning i was a bit afraid if i could play my style as usual also at Pacha and in the end i must say musicwise there is no difference. I can play 100 % real in both clubs. At Solomun’s +1 parties were i also played two times so far this season we had an amazing rave vibe and it wasn´t any different from what we play at other locations. This is very important to us in the end.

Do you have time to explore the island?

Yes i have, for that you need a car on ibiza, that’s for sure. This year i´ve been a lot to the westcoast of the island. I really like the beaches on that side. Especially the small ones where you have to climb down rocks, they are more intimate than the bigger ones. In general i just love this island and the whole style of living here. Food has always been important to me and there is so much great stuff all over!

If you’d have a magic wand and could change three things instantly on Ibiza, what would they be?

That’s kind of a mean question as i really like the island how it is as i feel so comfortable. But i am also lucky as i am part of the party wheel. When i think about the people though the price policy especially for the people who can´t afford it would be worth a change. It would be just great if everybody who is keen to listen to the music would also have the chance to go to those events.

What do you think of dub Ibiza network?

We have been supported from Dub Ibiza from the very first releases on Diynamic. Especially Hofer66 has helped us out a lot also regarding all sorts of stuff on the island. So i actually have my personal experience with the dub ibiza network and must say it is great. Please keep it like that.

Thanks Holger, we really appreciate that, and even more the fact of you being just as you are, true to yourself and others. That’s the Spirit we are looking for.