UK native and Los Angeles Transplant Dj kazell has been known for keeping Los Angeles on the dance Music map during rough musical times with his world class Djing and quality production. His efforts with Mike Hiratzka ‘ Reaction’ followed by ‘In your eyes’ on record label Alternative Route have earned him the respect not only in Los Angeles but in the world. People in high places took notice and before anyone knew it the dynamic duo had remixed Sinead O’ Conner’s “My Lagan Love.” To which they received much applaud.

Kazell first became known for his hypnotic, soulful and funky grooves in the mid 1990’s, when he toured with Sasha and John Digweed on their North American leg of the Northern Exposure tour. Kazell was later featured on John Digweed’s Kiss 100 radio show and hand picked by John Digweed himself to be his mood setting opening Dj during the recording of the Global Underground 19(L.A.). Kazell went on to release his acclaimed mix album ‘Driven’ on velocity records in 2003.

Kazell has been a busy man lately, juggling between long hours in the studio producing and a hectic Dj schedule, but he was kind enough to chat with RA to answer a few questions regarding his new label, Influx audio.

RA - I know you've been so busy with your Dj schedule in the past couple months playing here in Los Angeles, Miami, London, Poland and every Dj's current favorite destination...Argentina!!! When have you found the time to put together this label?

Well it’s been quite a process, I've been working on it for about a year now between gigs and other projects and am really pleased it's finally off the ground.

RA - What are your objectives with the launch of this Label?

K-First and foremost it’s about promoting the music that I love. As far as I'm concerned there are no genre limitations and the plan is to combine different forces together and see how they interact. I like the idea that a label can help artists grow and develop new ideas and I hope Influx Audio can achieve something in that respect. In September we're starting a Bi-monthly night at Avalon Hollywood to showcase our artists live sound.

"I like the idea that a label can help artists grow and develop new ideas and I hope Influx Audio can achieve something in that respect"

RA - Including yourself and Mike Hiratzka, you have some 'Big name' producers on board including Habersham, Quiver and Chris Micali. Is this going to be the routine or are you interested in unknown producers as well?

Absolutely, I am always on the look out for new talent. I'm currently working on projects with some talented new artists and encourage your readers to send me their demos. (www.influxaudio.org)

The first release on the Label: Hiratzka & Kazell-Prime is already selling like mad on vinyl. Do you think that you will be selling tracks as Mp3's with
your label?

All the tracks will be available for download at 3 beat digital - www.3beatrecords.co.uk/digital/ and later on through our own website www.influxaudio.org

Thanks so much for you time Kazell, good luck with the label.

Thanks alot!

The first release on Influx Audio is Hiratzka &Kazell-Prime (Original and Quiver mix) to be followed by Habersham & Darius-The Dune sessions Ep.