The power of expression driven by rhythms, harmonies and melodies is the force that moves our latest guest, Bayma. He is a 24-year-old artist, who always strives to deliver something energizing, engaging, authentic and better each time. The ethereal side in his productions is represented by carefully crafted grooves, persuasive synths and dense atmospheres, seeking to engage the listener in a hypnotic and intimate way. His growing collection of releases has provided him with supports and feedbacks from a number of leading national and international artists so far. This is a story that is just beginning!
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A few rapid fire questions with Bayma
Where are you from (city/area) and what makes that place special?
Hi! I’m from Recife, Pernambuco, in the northeast of Brazil. What makes it special are definitely the warm and easy going people, as well as the rich artistic and musical culture. Also, it’s hot absolutely every day, in every season, which drives people crazy.
Where does your passion for electronic music come from?
My first contact with electronic music was back in 2008 when I moved to Recife (I was born here, but grew up in a border state). Until then, I had no particular interest in music, which quickly changed as I started to hang out with my new friends from school. They were in a band and talked a lot about music, which eventually caught my interest. At that time, as I progressively searched for some new rock/pop songs, the influence of electronic music at the pop culture was stronger than ever, quickly drawing my attention and working as an “entrance” to the electronic music world. After realizing that some big electronic music artists such as Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond and Cosmic Gate were playing at some parties in my hometown, me and my friends started attending those events. From these moments onwards, my passion for electronic music has been constantly growing, and my perspective of it continues to evolve.
Tell us what first got you started with electronic music?
I first started DJing in 2012, at a small party organized by a friend. He knew how much I was into electronic music and he was also in a need of a cheap DJ for the occasion, so he asked me if I was able to perform there. I had never even touched a pair of CDJ’s and a mixer before, so I signed up for a quick course of DJing that sort of got me covered for that night. Right after my set, I got invited to perform at some other party, and then it just kept going. As the opportunities to play opening sets at some local clubs started to appear, I started to search for some more minimalistic music for warming up the dancefloor, and that quickly got me deeper into house and techno. Sometimes at the end of 2012, I took my first steps at music production, starting from the absolute zero with no clue of how that worked. Eventually, I started to take it more seriously, got myself a few courses, studied and practised a lot, and finally got my first track signed in 2016. It’s been 3 years now since my first release as Bayma, and 7 years since my first gig!
As the opportunities to play opening sets at some local clubs started to appear, I started to search for some more minimalistic music for warming up the dancefloor, and that quickly got me deeper into house and techno.
How would you describe your sound and style?
It’s a blend of influences. My sound is more focused on techno than ever nowadays, as I began to perceive music in a more abstract way. I like the endless creative possibilities of techno, that doesn’t necessarily get stranded in that “traditional” pure sounding drum and instrument arrangement of almost every music style. Anything can become part of the rhythm, any sound can be processed into something else entirely, and repurposed as a drum part, ambiences, lead synths, pretty much anything. It’s really interesting to experiment with the possibilities. That makes the range of sounds and combinations endless, and that’s probably the reason I’ll never get bored with music. My sound, specifically, can be described as an often atmospheric signature, occasionally melodic, usually combined with persuasive and contrasting rhythms and synths, trying to get a mix of a hypnotic, mysterious and immersive flow. Playing as a DJ, I’ll always take my slot at the timetable and the atmosphere of the venue into account for the music selection, but at any stage of that night, that’s the kind of vibe you could expect from my set.
What can we expect from the mix you made us?
I brought together some of the tracks that I’m really into right now, from labels I admire and always keep track. Hope that set helps to “paint the picture” of the sound signature I talked about before. The mix contains a remix from Main Leaf of the main track of my next EP, “Beyond The Masks”, that will be released on Uxoa Dutxa Elite (MX). The mix also contains the track “Antagonism“, from the very first EP of Avenoir, my dearest friend from my hometown and a talented girl to keep an eye on in the future!
What is your source for finding great tracks for your sets?
Usually, I combine multiple sources of research. I like to use Soundcloud, Spotify and Youtube, as each one of them has its “pros and cons”, and will deliver different results. Soundcloud is a great tool for digging deeper into a specific label or an artist, as you can access nearly all of the records in a timeline mode. A label you like, for example, is a great starting point, as you start to explore the artists signed to it. These artists will lead you to some more labels they’re part of, or some new Soundcloud channels, which will lead to more artists, and it’s a never-ending cycle. Spotify is a great tool for routine situations when I’m not in the studio, such as just using my phone at home, or on my way to somewhere, or at the gym, taking a walk… Youtube, as you start digging, will give you an amazing section of “suggestions”, where you’ll probably find some of the most interesting and unique stuff (at least in my experience), including lots of tracks you won’t find at those 2 other platforms.
A label you like, for example, is a great starting point, as you start to explore the artists signed to it. These artists will lead you to some more labels they’re part of, or some new Soundcloud channels, which will lead to more artists, and it’s a never-ending cycle.
Thank you
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