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Our next DJ to visit That Mixmag Thing answers our usual questions.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

A doctor.

What’s the worst club you’ve been to?
I've been in a couple of bad clubs but I don't wanna mention them.

What’s been your worst job?
I worked in my father's business for years, a very hard experience...

What are you obsessed with right now?
I can't wait for my next releases. I've some hot new stuff coming and some great unsigned projects.


And what do you hate right now?
DJs who sell out!

When and where were you your happiest?

2010 was the best year of my life, I reached #1 on the Beatport overall chart twice and I had the the chance to remix Jamiroquai.

How do you describe what you do to someone who doesn’t know you?

I’m a DJ and producer that loves to make good music and make people dance all around the world.

Have you ever been arrested?
No never, but when I was young I used to steal candy at the supermarket.

What’s the coolest thing in your house?
My studio.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever had?
Never give up, always struggle to achieve your goals.

Who’s your all-time hero and why?
Well it’s hard to say but in the house scene my heroes are Danny Tenaglia and Pete Tong. In my personal life it’s my grandfather. Unfortunately he’s not with us anymore. And Batman because some of my ex-girlfriends used to call me bat because I live only in the night!

What do you collect – apart form records?
Hats.

What’s your vice?
I have several.

Who was your first love and what happened?
I was very young, like 12 years old, I was asking her to get engaged and finally she said yes, but it ended after only two months because we were classmates, and she preferred to be just a friend. So sad!

What were you doing at 2pm last Sunday afternoon?
Lunch with my parents!

What’s your answer to everything?
You look tense.

On a scale of one to ten, how good are you in the sack?
It depends a lot on my partners, I think if you find the right person to do sex with, you can have fun. Talent doesn’t matter so much. This is my personal assessment, but if you want to have a vote on my side, I consider myself good: 7.

What’s your most prized possession that you’ve still got from when you were a kid?
My first radio that my grandfather gave me.

Have you ever had a homosexual experience?

No.

What was your last treat for yourself?
Three days on a beauty farm.

What do you spend your money on?

I spend money on holidays, restaurants and mostly on technology, computers, studio.

What’s your drug of choice?
MDMA

What can’t you live without?


Technology

Do you have a recurring dream?
Yes, I live in New York or Miami, my preferred cities. It's great!

What would you change about yourself if you could?
I would be less fussy and feel more relaxed, I have a very particular nature. I should take things more smoothly and I’m too touchy
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What’s the worst item of clothing you’ve ever worn?
Black shoes with dots. I bought them for the last school dance.

If you had a Tardis, what time would you go to?
7 am

What’s your lamest claim to fame?
I'm friends with Batman.

Pirupa will be spinning at next Friday's That Mixmag Thing down at The Queen Of Hoxton. He also has releases coming out on Area Remote, Desolat and Strictly Rhythm in the next few months.

For more info on the party, click here.