Ethno Music Composer Becomes a DJ Spotlight on Adam Benchaya “AMEBEE”

An Interview with Entrepreneur, DJ, and music producer Adam Benchaya “DJ AMEBEE,” for taking a break from the mundane and synergizing these two somewhat unfamiliar and unrelated styles, thereby birthing something truly new and irresistible. AMEBEE infuses the sonic colors, unique characters, elements, and diverse nuances of Ethno music into house music culture.

• What made you want to become a musician?
My father, Music is a big part of my life, my father was a singer in Morocco and he had many music instruments at home like Oud, Sitar etc..

• Which instruments did you play?
Since i was kid i started playing Guitar & Piano

• What accomplishments do you see yourself achieving in the next five to 10 years?
Not really sure, life is dynamic just like music.

• Do you have any hobbies or interests outside of music?Soccer!

• What strengths do you have that you believe make you a great musician?
I never studied musical notes, i play and compose solely with my ears.

• Which instrument is your favorite to play and why?
Guitar, its just like meditation.

• What is it about music that makes you feel passionate?
Music can change your mood and can take you back to memories, it is so powerful.

• Describe your creative process when you write new music.
It usually start at night when im about to fall asleep, when its quiet i can hear sounds and harmonicas in my head, its like playing with a DAW system in my mind, then i record by humming the melody and then work on that the next day.

• Are there any musicians who inspire you?
Sol Selectas (DJ Sabo) artists are the most inspiring for me, their music just bring me back to my childhood.

• You recently released “Desertas” tell me more about it.
Desertas was a melody i created by trying to impress my friends with my new Workstation Keyboard, i just ignored everything and played this melody over and over again (it was captured on IG Story) and went immediately to my DAW and started production.

• Anything else you want to add?
Go after your dreams with no distractions and fear.

Find out more info about Dj AMEBEE:
http://djthebee.us

Harper Harrison

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