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There’s a common link between many transgendered people in that they were born as the right gender in the wrong physical body.?? That’s my first point of reference when I hear “Uh Oh” by Detroit Muscle – the full-on party rocking electro jam doesn’t feel like it comes from the tradition of Detroit techno but more from the party-centered madness of the Jersey shore.? With the name DJ Godfather, that kind of cements the association.? The track has the glitch and Dutch beats/effects to energize a dance floor of fist-pumpers to sing along to the “Uh-Oh” chant, yet there are enough unique elements to make it stand out from the ocean of soundalike tracks out there.? The video was filmed on the debaucherous Groove Cruise which completely captures the vibe of the track.
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With both parents being musicians, German producer/DJ Zedd got his start playing piano at a young age, moving on to drums, then eventually playing with a “post-harcore/rock/metal” band (as he describes it). His education in classical music is reflected in his productions, and moving into the EDM world he received major attention by winning two Beatport remix competitions – Armand Van Helden’s “Witch Doktor” and Fatboy Slim’s “Weapon of Choice.”? Zedd’s music quickly got noticed by heavyweights like Skrillex and deadmau5 and led to remixes for major artists including The Black Eyed Peas, Swedish House Mafia, and Lady Gaga.??? Currently working on his debut artist album,? he has also worked with Swedish super producer Max Martin on a track for Justin Bieber’s album. His production for Eva Simons’ “I Don’t Like You” hit number one on the Billboard Club Chart. And now, with the crossover success of male vocal tracks like Calvin Harris’ “Feels So Close,” it seems the perfect time for “Spectrum,” his current single with label-mate Matthew Koma, to follow it up the Top 40.
DJ Ron Slomowicz:? I want to ask you a bout a few of your big tracks that have become cult favorites.? What inspired you to make? “Legend of Zelda” into a club track?
Zedd: I just think the theme song of “Legend Of Zelda” is one of the best musical pieces ever created. I absolutely loved the song and I played some of the Zelda games. Basically the whole song was just something I’ve really wanted to do. I didn’t really think about making a club banger or releasing it in the first place, I just wanted to do it.
