By Ben Hemsley will likely have a smile a mile wide today – and with good reason. Ben’s Through 2 You track drops on Ministry of Sound and it’s another leap forward for the youngster’s career.
“Absolute dream come true to release my first single of 2021 on one of the biggest labels in the game,” said Ben. “I’ve loved so many releases on the label and since I can remember my mam has always been hammering their compilations in the car.” [Yes, that does make us feel ancient – Ed]
Through 2 You by Ben Hemsley is a grin-inducing vocal house track with an irresistible bouncy bassline and bucketloads of sass. It’s an unashamed party track shaped for today’s club dancefloors while dripping with old skool house attitude.
So, who is Ben Hemsley? Well, he’s the young Geordie making heads like Solardo, Patrick Topping and Fatboy Slim sit up and take notice. He’s released tracks on various labels, including Trick, Sola, Repopulate Mars and Insomniac. We predict big things for the Newcastle lad this year, so let’s get to know Ben Hemsley a little better…
“The standout dancefloor moment in my life so far is…
Skream at Sankeys Ibiza, in 2017. Probably my favourite set I’ve seen and hands down one of the best nights I’ve ever had. The energy was on a different level. I also had a break-up on a dancefloor once.
“My first DJing gig was…
when I was 15. I put on an under 18s night and sold tickets to everyone in school. It was a great night. Until the end when kids began fighting bouncers and even spitting on them. The night was still fun, though; people round here still bring it up eight years later!
“The best DJ on the planet is…
the DJ that suits my mood and what I fancy at the time. That’s a tough question and I really can’t answer it.
“The best producers on the planet are…
in my opinion the producers who reach a level of ‘production knowledge’ that makes them a GOAT [that’s Greatest of All Time for the oldies – Ed]. I’m talking like Junkie XL level here. So out of people on that level, I think it’s just about whose art you prefer. I don’t think you can really say there is a best producer.
“The track I wish I’d made is…
Rui Da Silva’s Touch Me. It’s melodic, hypnotic, makes me feel euphoric, makes me wanna dance and love everyone. It’s so good.
“The vocalist I’d most love to work with is…
anyone with a pure voice, especially for the new stuff I’m working on. There are so many I couldn’t pick one, but I will list Sarah Mclachlan, Jan Johnston and Lilly Wood.
“The best piece of studio hardware ever invented is…
my Moog One. I’m not a hardware expert, although I do love my Moog One. It’s quite expensive and I haven’t been in a position where I could afford to buy one for very long. Ask me this question again in a few years after I’ve bought a bit more kit.
“The best piece of studio software ever invented is…
uTorrent.
“The best advice I’ve ever been given by another DJ or producer is…
be true to yourself and don’t copy anyone else’s sound. It’s the most common bit of advice everyone seems to give. As much as everyone says the same, it’s the most important for me and I stick to this.
“The only thing I’d rescue from my burning house is…
my Moog One. I should probably say my mother and cat but that Moog One is a must in my production at the minute.
“This year I will be mostly…
making music. I’m developing constantly and I’m excited for it! And, of course, I’ll be releasing the music I worked on last year.”
