Cedric Gervais is a French producer and DJ specializing in house music currently based in Miami, Florida. He has won a Grammy Award for Best Reimixed Recording for Lana Del Rey's "Summertime Sadness (Remix)" and boasts a fan base around the world that is backed up by over 2 million Spotify listeners per month. In 2015, he surprised audiences with his dynamic stage performance when he appeared at "Ultra Miami 2015" as well as one of the biggest outdoor music festivals in the world, "Coachella" in Indio, California.
DJMag Japan had the chance to hear from Cedric Gervais about his new release and his thoughts about DJMag.
Q1 We heard that your new single “Skin on skin” just released. Would you like to tell us more about it?
It’s a really great track with an incredible vocal from Luciana, it’s working great in my sets and it seems like people are really connecting with it!
Q2. You have been experiencing and touring various events around world. How did you enjoy the journey and which one gives you the most impressive moment in your life so far?
I love the journey and traveling the world, I’m very fortunate to do what I do and be able to travel so much and meet so many great people. My most amazing experience was my last tour in Asia, especially when I got to stay in Tokyo, it's such an amazing city and I can’t wait to come back.
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Q3. You were a DJ at first and then start producing as well. What was the decisive factor and do you remember when did it happen?
Nothing in particular really, it was just the evolution of my career. After I’d been DJing for years I started buying computers and gear and started learning how to produce, it was just the natural progression of my career, the next move for me to make.
Q4. What do you personally consider to be the most important moments in your artistic career?
Well winning a Grammy was truly something else. You know I never make music expecting it to become a hit on the radio, or win any awards or anything like that, I make the music I love and that I want to play in my sets. When I finished that Lana record I knew I had something special, but I just made it to play in my sets and getting the recognition of a Grammy, I never expected it at all. It was a moment I’ll never forget.
Q5. What’s keeping you busy this summer? Can you tell us your upcoming tour plans?
This summer I’m touring Europe with a bunch of stops in Ibiza, and upcoming in September I’m starting my North American tour! Also look out for an Asia tour, yet to be announced ;)
Q6. What is DJMag to you as a DJ and producer?
It’s definitely an important resource for dance music fans. DJMag always talks about the artists that matter and has great content, and it’s always an honor to be included.
Q7. Please leave a message to the audience in Japan.
You guys are really incredible and I can’t wait to be back this fall!!
Currently Cedric Gervais is one of the most sought-after house DJs in the world, and in addition to spinning in major clubs and events in several countries around the world, he is often seen playing in Japan. Having a life full of excitement from a young age, his talent and personality began to show and develop in his teens. Despite being just 14 years old when starting out, not even the legal drinking age, Cedric already had gigs lined up in several clubs with one notable being Saint Tropez. With so much experience behind him, we're excited to see what Cedric Gervais has in store next, both with his new music and his unconventional point of view towards life itself.