LAMP Weekly Mix #103 feat. Jamie Prado
LAMP Weekly Mix #103 feat. Jamie Prado
We first had the opportunity to work with Jamie Prado about a month ago when he presented a collection of new work he'd been pumping out. The releases would eventually become known as the Champagne EP and we we're luck enough to premiere one of the on our own channel. Through countless emails, messages, and eventually seeing him perform we came to understand what is so special and unique about Jamie Prado. The blend of raw talent, an unwavering work ethic and uncompromising quality underscores who this talented DJ and producer is. MR PUZL got the opportunity to discuss Prado's work and career and his recent journey to Colombia.MR PUZL: Tell us a little bit about the Jamie Prado project and how it came to be.JAMIE PRADIO: Jamie Prado is me, well - It's my house moniker which has its origins in my Colombian background.I've been involved in other genres of dance music for many years but in the last couple years, the name Jamie Prado emerged into my life and took on house music as an expression.MP: You've been spinning and producing for over 15 years traversing a lot of genres along the way. What about that experience has brought you to where you are now?JP: It's been a natural progression for me.MP: I've been running down your tracklist and you've definitely hit on some of my favorite artists. Most intriguingly though, is this remix of a group called Bomba Estereo, who until now I was unfamiliar with. Can you tell us a bit about them?JP: Bomba Estereo are this incredible latin/tropical/electronica band from Colombia. I first heard them while I was there in November and was instantly a fan. Their most recent album Amanecer was the soundtrack to my time there and towards the end of the trip I had the privilege of seeing them live at Sonar in Bogota. They blew me away. When I got back to Los Angeles their sound really stayed with me and I did a couple reworks from their latest release. You can hear previews of on my Instagram and in this mix.MP: We've chatted briefly about your recent trip to Colombia. Can you share a bit about your travels with our audience? You've also mentioned that you will be returning there on a more frequent basis. How did that decision come about?JP: I spent a little over a month down there this past November. I was born in Bogota and it was first time I'd been back since I was very young. On the personal tip I was there to meet with a child welfare/orphanage foundation to do some charity work. On a musical level the dance scene is just exploding in Colombia right now and as such I was invited to perform 4 shows in the country. I made so many amazing friends I can call family now, immersed myself in the vibe and culture, fell in love with Bogota and as its roots for me, I've decided to split my time between there and Los Angeles. It's a profoundly beautiful and rich place.MP: Last month you went on a bit of a tear releasing a host of new tracks under the Champagne EP, and we were fortunate to even premiere one for you. What was it about these particular tracks that prompted you to put them out in this fashion?JP: That was awesome to do with you guys, thank you again. I write so much music, sometimes up to 6 songs in a week and since my output is so high and I always have a visions to create cohesive pieces of content, I decided to compile and present as a package (the same way I did with Road to Indio last year). Lots of times that idea comes way after each tune has been released, but people like to hear a progression not just singles. Those songs lined up perfectly for me and represented a specific point in time. It made sense to package and re-release.MP: It was a pleasure watching you perform at Sound for Ouija Entertainment and L'Affaire Musicale's Breakbot event. A venue and its crowd can influence track selection and mood. What are you favorite type of events to perform at? What one's make you think outside the box and challenge you to engage with crowd?JP: Thank you. My favorite type of events to play are intimate settings with people who are there for the music. Ones where you can connect with each audience member, exchange energy back and forth and the end result is an experience guided by feeling not expectation. As far as letting the crowd influence what I play, I keep an open mind, I listen, I watch - but most important to me is sharing something unique I bring to the table and giving my 100 for it be a memorable experience for them.MP: You mentioned that your mother was a professional musician. Being exposed to that at an early age did you imagine yourself to be just as involved in the industry as you grew up?JP: Yeah, I started in music very young. From theory to piano, singing etc. I learned to play many instruments at a young age and by the time I was 14 I was performing bass guitar in punk rock and grunge/alt bands (@ 1995). The relationship between punk, ska, reggae and dub lead me to jungle and subsequently drum and bass where my professional production and DJ career really took off (around 1999). At the time I had no idea where it would ultimately end up, but it's been amazing journey as 15 years later, I have a 360 career in music on both the industry (music licensing, supervision and film composition) and creative "artist" sides (Jamie Prado primarily and with my bass music projects).MP: As you continue to explore new sounds and create new work what are some aspirations you have for this project and for your career as a whole?JP: As this project is a completely organic and creative expression of mine, I'm not fussed with climbing any social ladder of dance music - I've done all that already. Goals are important but people chase that stuff too much and quality becomes compromised. I'm just grateful people like what I'm doing and I'm even more grateful I like what I'm doing. I'm being approached by a lot of well respected house labels which has been a blessing and I'm also focusing my efforts on building up a solid management team and hopefully a joining a respected agency to manage the growing requests for performances. One thing at a time though and it has to feel right. Regarding my career on the industry side, it couldn't be better - love where I'm at and what I'm doing.MP: Being a purveyor of music and its culture here in LA, we constantly see the landscape changing and evolving. What are you hearing or seeing at the moment that piques your interest? Who/what are you drawing inspiration from at the moment?JP: Piques my interest? Really what my crew is doing here. Cats like Curt Reynolds, Gryn, Sunset Groove, J.Worra, Maikol, Mark Chill, Astley, Eric Sharp, Rambo V and event groups like Ouija Entertainment and L'Affaire Musicale are really pushing the boundaries and experimenting with new musical energy and it's very inspiring for me. I don't listen to much electronic music outside of what my friends are writing soo I draw inspiration from external experience. High frequency cities, great weather, scenery, multi-cultural expression, remote places, things like that.MP: As 2015 comes to a close and you look back on a very successful year, what is your outlook for 2016? What can you share with us that will be forthcoming?JP: My outlook is always optimistic, but it's also one day at a time. There is LOTS of really exciting stuff on the way but we're waiting for January 1st to start talking about it.
Tracklist
1. AM2PM, U2R - Remember The Good Times2. Jeremy Juno - S.T.W. (Soapy Mix)3. Pasha Nofrost - You Elevate Me4. Sacco, Alceen - Your Love (Piedmont Remix)5. Low Steppa - Drums Rockin6. Vanilla Ace - Hypnotic7. Rudimental - I Will For Love ft. Will Heard (Sonny Fodera Remix)8. Dirty Freek - You & I9. Telmo Fernandez - Feelin' Groovy10. Disclosure - Omen ft Sam Smith (Claptone Remix)11. Bomba Estereo - Algo Esta Cambiando (Jamie Prado Remix)12. Format:B - Chunky (Club Mix)13. Dany Cohiba & Stanny Abram - Por Larranaga14. Fran Ramirez & Mich Golden - Yeke Yeke ft. Inusa Dawuda15. Federico Scavo & Crazibiza - Colegiala16. Jerome Robins & Rescue - Happy Again17. Claptone - No Eyes ft. JawEnjoy,LAMP