Veteran DJ and producer Martial Simon has seen the highs and lows that come with the music, but it’s the career longevity that he is currently experimenting with. By sharing his mixing talents with the world for over two decades, Martial has become an inspiration to his followers and emerging artists.
Making a colossal return in 2023, Martial’s newest project is his tech house cover of “Tu Vuò Fa’ L’Americano”. Released on his own label, GET SET Records, “Tu Vuò Fa’ L’Americano” kicks off with a driving bassline, filled with crisp snares and cymbals. The track seamlessly weaves in the original lyrics throughout, chopping up the vocals in certain sections to build excitement. As a whole, “Tu Vuò Fa’ L’Americano” is a fun, energetic house anthem that will have crowds shuffling across the dance floor.
Over the holidays, Simon sat down with Substream to discuss the crafting of his signature sound, today’s music, and more. While you check out the new interview, feel free to stream Simon’s new single below.
Read the full interview below.
I have heard you are releasing a bunch of music this year, is it a struggle to come up with both quality and consistent ideas?
It’s always a struggle to take the ideas and make them real. Coming up with ideas is easy. It’s making them come to life that is the tough part. Especially in high quality too!
What do you think are the pros and cons of growing as an artist in the digital age?
Pros would have to be the ever-changing tools coming out to enable artists a chance to self-publish their music. These days there are so many ways unsigned artists can get their music to the world. Cons would have to be the struggle to actually be heard. While there are overnight success stories there are way more stories of artists that work their entire life without catching a break.
What is a very brief history behind the original composition ‘Tu Vuò Fa’ L’Americano’ – why did you choose to embrace it and bring it to an electronic audience?
I always loved the original by Renato Carosone. Noone has touched it since “We Speak No Americano” by DCUP and Yolanda Be Cool. I wanted to put a Latin / Italian tech House twist (very in hot sound right now) on the original. Just one of my ideas that came to life exactly how I envisioned it.
How do you tackle sound design when it comes to creating unique sounds?
There is never a specific process. Every record takes life on its own. Forcing it becomes the issue and makes the record less unique. I believe that sound has a face and breathes life. Let it thrive and become its own.
At what age did you know you were destined for an electronic music career?
I was 12 years old. My older brother took me to a rave and from then on I knew I wanted to be a DJ and make music. My life at an early age was all about saving money to buy better gear and beg my parents to take me to record stores.
Do you have regrets in the music world or do you avoid living life with this perspective?
I have no regrets. I live my life to the fullest and never look back. I feel the same with my music career. Keep building, getting better, learning from my mistakes and move forward.
How are you feeling about the future?
I honestly don’t know what’s in store. I know I have some great projects coming. I am very excited about them and the future. I can only keep on pushing every day to be my best and put my passion out to the world. In all I hope and wish for a successful journey.
