FEATURED ARTIST: ARNAUD D [LYON, FRANCE]
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Artist: Arnaud D
Style: Deep Afro & House
“THE WORLD IS MY PAPER & the music is my pen.”
BIOGRAPHY:
Arnaud Daleo, aka Arnaud D began his journey at 11 years old, when he discovered the world of music and djying. He started djying at 15 years old, in a small club in Lyon, [France (Paradiso, Fridge, Imprevu)]. As the years went by, he started getting into music production and was soon making his own deep & soulful sounds, inspired by artists such as Dennis Ferrer, Mr.V, Louie Vega, Jon Cutler, Alix Alvarez, & Jimpster to name a few. From the time he released “Mi Amor” [featuring Ama (Funk La Planet)] and “One Night Stand” [featuring Jessie (Soul Life)], his sound has evolved over the years that he has spent in the industry. He has also worked with many big names in the industry, such as Miss Patty (Sole Channel), Jessie Colasante (Defected), Donald Sheffey, Mj White and Emory [Marlon D's singer].
Supported by Scott Wozniak, Kemal, Yass, Abicah Soul and Franck Roger, Arnaud D has been requested time and time again to do remixes for Gotta Keep Faith Records, Soundmen on Wax and more… Arnaud D’s reputation as a DJ has also grown and he can be found rocking dance floors in the heart of some of the world’s largest cities, such as Paris and London. He has also signed productions on numerous labels such as Neil Aline’s label CHEZmusic, Gotta Keep Faith Records, MOD, and Blacksoul. In his journey around the world, he is always on the look out for new talent, new music and inspiration. He is currently working on productions for REAL TONE RECORDS, SEASONS LIMITED & ABICAH SOUL RECORDS, so be on a look out for them.
ttablez.com Exclusive Interview:
Q1: How do you define your style?? [in less than 5 words]
Arnaud D: Deep Afro and House.
Q2: What keeps you going in life??
Arnaud D: The music… The people… The love of house!
Q3: Who/What inspires you??
Arnaud D: I’m inspired by South African beats and percussions. I’m also inspired by life itself, and some djs like Boddhi Satva, Abicah Soul & Manoo.
Q4: What do you hope to achieve through your music??
Arnaud D: I hope to discover a new a spirit and a new vibration.
Q5: Your favorite quote??
Arnaud D: THE WORLD IS MY PAPER & the music is my pen.
Q6: What song do you sing in the shower??
Arnaud D: Héhéhé, Uuhmmm… I sing… LOL. I dont know. 
Q7: Are there particular places, in the world, that are more receptive than others to what you’re doing??
Arnaud D: Yeah, South Africa for sure. The people there are open, and they like the music as if its in their skin. The music is in their hearts, their life is based on the rhythms.
Q8: Has your music changed since you’ve started?? If yes, how has it changed?? If no, how do you maintain your style??
Arnaud D: Yes, it has changed. When I started off, my music was more electronic. As the years went by, I moved into deep sounds, and my sound got more refined. Now I mix the deep sounds with African rhythms to give a new sound and show the world that African’s have enormous musical potential.
Q9: What’s the next step for you as an artist/dj??
Arnaud D: Visit and play in South Africa… and the rest of the world.
Q10: Words of wisdom for aspiring artists or dj’s…
Arnaud D: OHHH, just listen to your inspiration. For your production, dont go the commercial route, and dont copy artists, just listen to your heart.
FOR BOOKINGS: Contact Arnaud D
FACEBOOK: Arnaud D’s Profile
MYSPACE: Arnaud D’s Page
TRAXSOURCE: Arnaud D’s Music
Discography:
Arnaud D – Jungle Ep [Seasons Limited] (just out)
Arnaud D – Gogo Momba Ep [Abicah Soul] (just out )
Arnaud D feat. Electrochick – Au Paradis [Muak Music] (Mar/30/2009)
M Sadler & Arnaud D – I’m Coming On Strong [Real Tone] (Mar/10/2009)
M Sadler & Arnaud D feat Mj White – Sweet Innocence [Gotta Keep Faith] (Feb/17/2009)
Arnaud D feat Donald Sheffey – Show Me Some Love [Soulshine] (Nov/04/2008)… vinyl out
M Sadler & Arnaud D feat Mj White – Into The Light [Chez] (Jun/20/2008)… vinyl out
Arnaud D feat. Emory – I Won’t Last (Incl. Mixes By Richard Earnshaw, MoD & Tom Conrad) [M.O.D] (Jun/03/2008)
Arnaud D & Frederic G feat Miss Patty – The Lightning [Blacksoul] (May/20/2008)
Arnaud D feat. Mj White – I’m Africa [Music Plan Tracks] (Apr/02/2008)
Arnaud D feat. Ama – Mi Amor [Funk La Planet] (Feb/08/2008)… vinyl out
Arnaud D – Extrem EP [StupendousMusic] (Dec/20/2007)
Arnaud D & Frederic G feat. Jessie Colasante – One Night Stand [Soul Life] (Nov/26/2007)
Arnaud D – No Limit [Unified] (Jan/19/2007)
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