Ian K - My Year In Hard Dance

What's been your biggest achievement of the year?

I'd have to say that my greatest achievement this year have been the tracks that have been signed and licensed. I released some of my first Hardstyle tunes this year with DJ Wheelz, like our remix of Caffeine's "Roll All Day" for Hard Dance Nation. Our track "Space Needle" from Phil York's International Hard Dance Sessions was featured by BBC Radio 1's Kutski in his weekly show. On the Hardcore side of things I've released tracks on ALLCOM Records, Disko Warp Records, and licensed music to the mix CD "Future Generation of Hardcore 2" by DJ Cotts.

What moments will you never forget?

I got to perform with 4 other Hardcore DJ's in a 3 hour back to back set to a huge crowd at Sakuracon! It's an Anime convention so out in the crowd you would see people in crazy costumes, I loved it!

Who's been your favourite newcomer of the year?

Petruccio has really made an impression as a producer and as a DJ. His live sets are fantastic, and his releases have really added to the diversity in Hardcore.

Who's been the artist of the year for you?

My favorite artists have to be Modulate and Petruccio, they have really helped shape a new sound in Hardcore.

What's been your favourite label of the year?

Future World has really been releasing great tracks all year!

What do you think has been the best track of the year?

Bubble & Paul Manx - Valentine Ft Fielding & Charlotte B has been my top tune this year!

What's been your favourite event of the year?

One of the best events I went to has to have been the USC Annual! The mainstage had a good lineup, but the 2nd stage had me dancing all night long with AC Slater, High Contrast and Andy C w/ MC GQ! Screaming bass, an incredible venue and I got to support my good friend DJ Wheelz, the only DJ on the lineup playing Hard Dance!

What's the funniest thing that's happened to you?

This past summer I performed in Phoenix, AZ at foam party! The crowd was insane, and the foam got everywhere, I was still finding foam in my cd wallet 6 months later!

What do you have planned for the next year?

In the next 12 months my goal is to try to gig as much as possible, and to try to visit as many cities as I can. When not DJ'ing I'll be focused on producing tracks and making my contribution to the hard dance community!

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