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This year Octavian will finally release his hotly-anticipated debut album. It’s the culmination of years of progress, evolution and experience, punctuated by two acclaimed mixtapes (SPACEMAN and Endorphins), multiple awards, co-signs and high profile collaborations. And with Skepta already announced as the album’s executive producer, it’s set to be one of the year’s defining releases. Listen HERE.
On new single ‘Famous‘, Octavian teams up with Gunna, whose recent Wunna album topped the US album charts, and SAINt JHN, whose global hit ‘Roses’ has topped charts around the world. Produced by Jae5, ‘Famous‘ explores the trials and tribulations of fame and the lifestyle that comes with it. This is all about the negative sides of fame and celebrity culture, as Octavian says in his own words: “The concept of ‘Fame’ should be connected to the celebration of ones achievements, unfortunately nowadays it is the glamorisation of unthought-about entertainment”
‘Famous‘ is Octavian’s second major Transatlantic collaboration of 2020 and is an undeniable statement of intent from the multifaceted London rapper, producer and songwriter. It follows the huge success of ‘Rari‘, Octavian’s recent collaboration with Future, and is another prime example of the levels at which Octavian now operates. If everything up until now has been a sign of Octavian’s promise and flair, a suggestion of his huge potential, now he’s ready to focus and actualise his dreams.
‘Famous feat. Gunna & SAINt JHN‘ by Octavian is out now, buy/stream it here.
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ERRA join a huge crop of North American talent on UNFD’s roster, which grew with the additions of Frank Iero, Silverstein and Like Moths To Flames in 2019 on top of the likes of Stray From The Path, Silent Planet and LIMBS.
Stay tuned for more music and news from the ERRA camp soon and stream ‘Snowblood’ now.
ERRA IS:
Jesse Cash (guitar / vocals)
JT Cavey (vocals)
Alex Ballew (drums)
Conor Hesse (bass)
Sean Price (guitar)
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Interviewer: Anthony Huttley
So, Danny, you’ve got a few aliases, DNYO, Danny Olivera, Danny Loko… any more we should be aware of? Or just the 3?
There are a few more. These I like to keep hidden from the public. DNYO and Danny Oliveira already confuses people, imagine if they knew the other ones 🙂
Tell me about São Paulo. What’s the music scene like there?
Big metropolis. Lot’s of everything really. My fav city in Brazil for sure, great night life, best food, best service. Culture speaks very loud in São Paulo, so the music is always kicking.
How did you get involved in the scene there?
I started making my own little parties, soon enough I started spinning at local clubs. But after living abroad I had a much better experience when coming back. Times were good. This was 2005 I think. There were lots of groups of different tribes making the night of the city back then. I miss how simple it was and the effect it made on so many.
Have you always been into electronic music?
Pretty much since I was 14. I got into my first club night when I was 15. I used to sneak into a few clubs at that point back in Miami. By 16 I was already hooked on Oakenfold, PVD, Tenaglia, Sanches, Calr Cox, all of the ones that came to South Florida, I was there.
How would you describe your sound/the music that you play?
If I’m spinning straight up techno Danny Oliveira night, that sound is not the typical Pop “Business” Techno you hear these days, as I don’t like the usual, never did, so the sound is considered to be designed differently, when there’s time for “loops” they will be there, when there’s time for serious arrangements and progressions, they will be there as well. If I’m spinning as DNYO, then it’s a whole different world. It’s deeper, sometimes melodic, but mostly hypnotic. I go through big chunks of House and Techno as a base and DNYO comes out. It’s a mixture of a lot of things put into one, there are no rules for DNYO, but it does concentrate more fans alike around the Progressive House styles.
What’s been happening recently? Any releases that we should keep our ears out for?
Lately I’ve been working on a few ideas with some friends. These, consist of making a move towards some new ground for music here in Brazil, it’s a slow process due to our current situation in the world. I have some music due to come out on Juicebox India and Timeless Moment still this year but we’ll have to wait and see.
What have been your most memorable gigs over the last couple of years?
Hmmm, Hyderabad last October. I get the chills just thinking about it. Forest Peak 2 years ago, it’s an intimate techno experience up in the mountains of Rio, that was something to remember. Spun at D.edge with a couple of friends, very close and intimate night, lots of friends came out, special night.
What are the best clubs for underground tunes in Sao Paulo?
Probably D.edge is the only place to go as a club with an underground agenda.
Where can we hear you DJ?
Really underground parties when I spin techno. DNYO gets way more exposure and dates outside of Brazil. We will have to wait for this pandemic to pass and see what holds for the industry, so that many of us can start planning again.
Are you on the streaming bandwagon like the rest of the world? Or will we have to wait until this whole thing blows over?
I’m not on that wagon, I’m outside, like a drone. Just flying through, watching and consequentially waiting for that wagon to crash and eventually die. The Napster People. It’s unbelievable how millions of artists and musicians simply let these smart guys take away their rights. Pull it from the inside out and drain it for 14% of 1 cent on the Dollar. No wonder the world is at where it is these days.
Can you give us your top 3 plugs in the studio at the moment?
Ovox from Waves is really good. Parallels from Softube and Thermal by Output.
Any advice for budding producers looking to go down the rabbit hole?
They can dive in and fight their way through, hopefully they can come in with some history in their heads cause this, where we are right now, is far from being the best model of an industry. Or they can stay in wonderland. This is the worst time to be a musician/ producer/ let alone a DJ. It has been for a couple of long years. I’m doing it because I still have some fuel left in me. Not everybody does. That fuel comes from a lot of things put together, a certain structure that is extremely hard to come by and that in the days of today, it’s just not possible, I don’t see it any other way.
What do you like to do away from music?
When I’m away from music I race. Unfortunately I don’t live in Germany, but I do my best to drive as fast as I can, anywhere I can. Gives me an edge. When I can’t, you can always find me racing in my favorite Simulators in an online lobby somewhere.
Who are you listening to at the moment? Any artists standing out for you right now?
Mostly, these days, Ambient. Sound healing. Apart from that, any thing that sounds new, futuristic, “fresh”. Forest Drive West. Barker, BAILE, John Gurd, Altus and Poemme, put these one and take a deep dive.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020?
No idea man. My releases are on pause due to this pandemic. Right now the plan is to stay sane and persist the inevitable.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Grandma food is my favorite. There are a few places, but I’ll mention one that I’ve been going since I was a teenager, It’s called “Casa da Pizza” in São Paulo. It’s in front the Repreza do Guarapiranga – the main body of water the state. It’s a pizzaria. Best Pizza in town, best service in town. I usually grab a big table and make a lot of noise with friends, extremely friendly place, feels like home to me.
![Back with a tune set to warm up any cold winter evening, Sydney’s Yawdoesitall shares ‘ARMADILLO’. Rich in R&B production and featuring the rising Maina Doe on guest vocals, Yawdoesitall well..he’s done it again. His second release for 2020, ‘ARMADILLO’ continues to lay down some strong foundations for Yawdoesitall as he emerges into one of Sydney’s exciting young names in the game. Following on from his single ‘Get It’ featuring fellow Sydney artist and songwriter Sumatra, ‘ARMADILLO’ is a bright companion piece and a reflection of Yawdoesitall’s impressive writing chops. “You wanna be up in your bed with the one that’s all up in your head,” Maina sings almost hypnotically. It’s this velvety smooth vibe that runs throughout ‘ARMADILLO’ that captures the listener’s attention from the jump. Written during his first session with Sumatra, Yawdoesitall’s collaboration with Maina here has been a personal highlight. “Collaborating with Maina Doe wasn’t face to face, but magic was made. She’s definitely one of the most talented singers out these ways and [I] can’t wait to make more magic with her.” Yawdoesitall As he describes it, ‘ARMADILLO’ is an exchange between two lovers - ‘a cliche love song’ - but it’s in the back and forth between the two voices on the track that really clinch the believability of the narrative. It’s got that late-night energy that could put it in the same lane as your Masegos or Stormzys, while still maintaining that sensual edge that could lead it into Jeremih territory. ‘ARMADILLO’ feels like the beginning of a story that could go in a number of directions. And leaving that ambiguity up in the air makes this all the more enticing to listen to. Having made his debut in late 2018 , Yawdoesitall has wasted no time in building up a solid reputation behind him. Not only a talented artist in the music field, he’s also thrown himself into exploring other creative endeavours including photography and videography. A true polymath, Yawdoesitall is ever evolving - the best way to be. PRAISE FOR YAWDOESITALL “Keep an eye out for new music from the young man who seems to be defining and refining his sound with each release.” Life Without Andy “Confident flow that just doesn’t quit…” Triple J Unearthed, Tommy Faith “His sound is infectious, smooth and funky as ever...with a hearty bassline that continues throughout the song, Yaw’s impeccable flow floats about the instrumentation effortlessly.” Happy Mag (‘Free Zone’, 2019) ARMADILLO is out now! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Triple J Unearthed](https://thepartae.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Sydney-hip-hop-artist-YAWDOESITALL-recruits-MAINA-DOE-on-laidback-new-jam-ARMADILLO.jpg "Sydney hip hop artist YAWDOESITALL recruits MAINA DOE on laidback new jam, ‘ARMADILLO’")
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Where are you currently based?
I’m living in Melbourne! Not a lot happening here at the moment obviously, but just doing little things to make the day special like some yoga, dancing around in my room, playing with my dog and watching Disney movies.
How did you first start playing music?
My dad is a singer and guitarist so most nights during my childhood we would play stuff from The Rolling Stones to The Red Hot Chilli Peppers to Alicia Keys.
How has your Covid/Lockdown experience been so far and has it affected your mental health?
The lockdown experience has been really challenging for so many people and has affected me greatly. I’m obviously out of work, with no gigs or anything. I was actually admitted into a psychiatric clinic to help, as I just wasn’t coping with this lockdown. Thankfully, I’m feeling much better and can see a little clearer.
You have a new single ‘The Lucky Ones’ on the way, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I wrote this song just after a trip to New York with my boyfriend. I surprised him in Times Square and he had no idea that I was coming. When I got back to Melbourne I was reminiscing on all the good times we had and thought about how it would feel to have all that taken away from me. I do feel lucky to be with him and it would break my heart if we ever weren’t together. It was slightly painful exploring this but I’m super happy with how it turned out.
How did you go about writing ‘The Lucky Ones’?
I wrote it with Ed Quinn from Slum Sociable; I think it was the second song that we wrote together. Ed took care of the beats and the strings and I jumped on to the lyrics and melody. It came together really well. Most of what you hear in the finished single was in the demo, so we’re super stoked with that!
Where and when did you record/produce and who with?
Ed finessed the track at his home studio during lockdown so we kind of went back and forth on the phone talking about it.
What do you like to do away from music?
I love going on long walks, I love coffee. When we’re not in lockdown I mostly enjoy hanging out with my closest friends at a park or on the beach. I also really like to dance around my room to the soundtrack of Burlesque.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
King Princess, Taylor Swift, Jorja Smith.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?
I think the main focus is finishing off this EP that I have coming out in early 2021. There’s still a few songs that need some final tinkering with. I’m just so excited to get it out finally. I also hope that we come out of lockdown, this one has been super tough.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
My favourite food is definitely Thai green chicken curry and my favourite place to hangout would be on my back deck in the winter with a tea and some friends!
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