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The Spanish-born, Germany-based DJ and producer spoke with us about his journey, his music, his merch line, and lots more. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born and raised in Madrid and now based in Germany, Rafael Ximenez-Carrillo aka Plastik Funk<\/a> is a musical phenomenon. With a career spanning over two decades, Plastik Funk holds a seminal place in electronic music for the ability to deliver dancefloor material that is foot tapping and futuristic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing 2021 with a storming entry into the famed and industry-renowned DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll, ranking him amongst the best in the world, Plastik Funk has had a whirlwind twelve months across the board. While his 2013 tune ‘Who’ with Tujamo still does rounds in the biggest clubs and festivals in the world, Plastik Funk’s most successful release came in 2020 with ‘Dare Me’, a tune he collaborated on with Aussie sisters NERVO and Tim Morrison. The tune has now racked up over 20 million streams across all platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Along with the monumental original music comes his DJ moniker, where he sends crowds into hyperdrive with his piercing style of DJing. World Club Dome, Ultra Europe, Tomorrowland and Parookaville, Plastik Funk, along with headlining solo tours across Asia, Europe, North America, and beyond. His list of DJing accolades added two performances at the Miami Grand Prix with Calvin Harris and the NFL Superbowl Pre-party this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following another successful year and his latest release on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings, we spoke with the man himself about his journey, his DJing schedule, his merch and lots more..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey there, thanks for taking the time out to chat with us. How has 2022 been for you until now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastik Funk:<\/strong> Hey guys! It\u2019s been an amazing year so far already \u2013 I\u2019m so happy that we can enjoy live music once again the way we used to before the pandemic, it felt like such a long wait where we couldn\u2019t experience that excitement or joy so to be back seeing my fans in the flesh is something I love! I\u2019ve also been super busy in the studio, releasing on labels including Future House Music, Spinnin\u2019 Records and Hardwell\u2019s Revealed Recordings of which I\u2019ll be returning to once again this July with my new release \u2018Can\u2019t Help It\u2019, with lots more exciting music still to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After two years of isolation and cancellations, how is the feeling to be back on the road and playing music in front of your fans?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastik Funk:<\/strong> Indescribable! There is no feeling like the power of live music and how much fun we can all have together, especially after all this time, it feels all the more sweeter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your single with \u2018WHO\u2019 with Tujamo came out over 9 years ago, but it still dominates clubs and festivals. How do you look at the journey of the release and what does it mean to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastik Funk:<\/strong> That release was at a huge point in my career that introduced a lot of my new fans to my music, but I\u2019m always looking forward to the future and seeing how I can continue to be the best I can be in my career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve also released across Hardwell\u2019s Revealed Recordings, Spinnin\u2019 Records and many more with your past few years in the studio feeling more prolific than ever! What draws you to release with a certain label and does this dictate the style of music you make?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastik Funk:<\/strong> Yes, many labels! It can depend on the sound of a release; some tracks may suit certain labels better than others. Say, for example, if a track is of a deeper sound that may suit one imprint, but others may look for something more energetic, or vocal-led. But for me, I\u2019ve been lucky enough to work with labels that I\u2019m a huge fan of myself from a musical level on what these guys are releasing, their values and work ethics \u2013 something I don\u2019t take for granted in this fast-paced industry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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