One of the legend of Trance music scene, DJ MAG TOP 79# for 5 years in a row, Andrew Rayel delivered tons of singles and album such as “Moments” and traveled to all around the world on his tour. We never forget he once performed in Japan at “Armada Night” and gained a lot of tensions from Japanese fun so far. He talks about the meaning behind his latest track and his 2017.
Q1. Congratulations on DJ Mag Top100 DJ's poll at no.79! Please let me know how do you feel about it?
Thank you so much! I'm super happy that I ended up in the DJ Mag Top 100 for the 5th year in a row! It’s truly amazing to know that a lot of people support me and took the time to vote for me! DJ Mag is very important in every DJ's career and I’m thrilled to be part of this family!
Q2. Please talk to us about your latest release and the inspiration behind it.
The last track I released was on my own label inHarmony Music. It's a collaboration with Bogdan Vix, Key Player and the beautiful vocalist Roxana Constantin. It's an anthemic trance track that is dedicated to one of our friends Snatt who passed away earlier this year. Before that I had a track called "Mass Effect" and an awesome remix of Mark Sixma & Emma Hewitt - Missing. I can't wait to show you what I have in store for you next year on inHarmony Music! Stay tuned for much more music.
Q3. How was this year? What was the best experience of 2017?
This year has been incredible! Releasing my second studio album "Moments" and doing an amazing tour all over the world and selling out legendary venues was an unforgettable experience of a lifetime! Probably the best shows were playing the mainstage at EDC Las Vegas and selling out the "Moments" show at Civic Center in San Jose and playing Hollywood Palladium, Marquee, Webster Hall, Tomorrowland and Invasion in Jakarta! There were so many great moments that I can't believe it all happened in just one year!
Q4. Can you pick 1 or 2 must plays in your sets and why?
I always have to play my two most known tracks "Dark Warrior" and "One In A Million”. People just never seem to get tired of them and always request them. I'm happy these songs are placed deep in my fans hearts and that they love them so much!
Q5. What do you have coming up in the future?
Right now I'm focused on my label inHarmony Music and all the new music we have lined up for next year. I'm of course also planning to release a lot of my own singles on inHarmony as well! Another exciting thing is my radio show Find Your Harmony having its 100th episode coming up. I'm planing to do something very special! And as always visit more countries, play more festivals and make all the music lovers smile around the world.
Q6. Please leave a message for your fans in Japan.
I would like to thank each and every Japanese fan who voted for me in the DJ Mag Top 100 and who has continuously supported me throughout the years! I hope next year I will be able to deliver more new music for you and together we will rise even higher. Without you I wouldn't be here! May the harmony be with you!
His first footprint on this industry was the time when his song “Aether” was broadcasted at the radio show “A State of Trance” hosted by Armin Van Buuren, DJ MAG TOP 100 DJs 2017 3rd place. After that historical moment, Andrew Rayel has released masterpieces such as “EPIPHANY”, “Once In A Lifetime Love” and “One In A Million”. According to his career, there is no doubt that he will make our eyes open by his performance and new project. 2018 will also be amazing year with him.