Madam X Mix
We’re buzzing to welcome DJ, label manager and club impresario Madam X next up on our Tapes series #39! With the soundsystem pressure of dubstep, the propulsion of techno and a fearless attitude, Madam X’s accomplishments admittedly feel like only the tip of the iceberg.
She launched her own label KAIZEN, in the summer of 2014, which was credited by Mixmag as one of the “Top labels of 2016,”. Her work with KAIZEN as a clubnight and imprint has armed her with the hands-on experience of releasing records independently whilst also keeping her ear firmly to the ground. Happy listening!
Tracklist
Imed Alibi - Ghajar (Feat. Khalil Hentati)
Lamont - I Won’t Ask
Biome - Stealth
Ingi - Neita (Rhyvahl Remix)
Scalping - Monolithium (Hodge Remix)
Ekopola - Ek (Feat. Sekelembele)
Aloka - Typo (Dr Jeep Remix)
K Lone - Walk
Champion - 12-Lighter VIP
Paranoid London - Light Tunnel with Mutado Pintado
Mr G - Potent
Boddika - Untitled (Sunklo)
COOP - Rotter
Last Japan - Alpha Logic (Feat. Cliques)
Nikki Nair - Super
Anastasia Kristensen - Rayme - Heat Of The Drums
Batu - Go Deeper
Ploy - DT001 A1 Rayhana
COOP - Even Out
Rhyw - Bee Stings
Bing - Silent Talking (French II Silence Remix)
Neana - Soirée
Mala - Left Leg Out
Hi Madam X !!! Thanks so much for joining us, GASSSSSSED to make this one happen! 🧡🧡🧡
FIRSTLY, Thanks for keeping us all alive and kicking during Covid, and being an all round inspiration and give of fun times whilst the world was exploding. Pure energy.
How did you find pivoting from gigging to all the new bits? Are there plans to continue with MDMXERCISE? (please make us an old school VHS tape)
Oh my days, a VHS would actually be jokes. Can’t believe I’ve not thought of that (stealing this). Totally, we’re sort of figuring out our next step at the minute. I’d love to take it live! Like, actually host live events with DJs and workouts – that would be so fun! I’ve also been working on a fitness range with my Kaizen designer Menikmati. I’ve got these mad garms ready to drop. ‘Raving Armour’ meets “Activewear”. Can’t wait for you to see it, (you’d look great in our leggings).
It's great to see and listen to you on Greek Ariwavez in Covid. How did that come about? musta been nice to keep on top of tunes that way.
It saved me actually! I was going slightly insane up in the Greek mountains and the Movement Radio show forced me to get back into the swing of things, DJing every week and keeping on top of the new releases. My pal Costis who does the Drivetime show introduced me to the station managers and the rest was history! Big up Makis & the gang!
That leads us on to the mix! ❤️🔥 Where did you put it together? Have you got any standout tunes from it?
I put this together at home and wanted it to go on a bit of a journey. Starts off kind of wavey and mellow, with these Tunisian rhythms and gets a bit harder on the drums and techno towards the end. It’s sort of representative of what I would play in the club, and was just really fun to put together!
Standout tunes...hmmmm...I really enjoyed looking through old releases. There’s this absolutely disgusting tune from 2014 I put in there: Alpha logic feat. Cliques – Last Japan.
As a serial party starter, it must be nice to be DJing again. I've seen you're playing this weekend at Fabric (SICK!) with a disgustingly good line up. Are you excited...have you played there before? it's definitely one on my bucket list. Who else are you most excited to see?
Yessss, this is my first Fabric show post-pandemic so I’m really looking forward to it! Honestly, the whole lineup is silly, but I cannot wait to see Boddika play as Instra:mental – gonna be epic!
Got to speak about Kaizen, such a great label and party. What have you got coming up next? Are you planning any parties soon too 👀...? [p.s. do you know we promote parties 'hint hint nudge nudge']
Yes yes – Origins x Kaizen – let’s make it happen! So I’ve just sent our next release off for mastering, and I’m praying that the vinyl Gods will come through for us (blame Adele lol).
But yes, I’ve been gathering the releases together, and I’ve got some wicked tunes lined up, just hoping the vinyl delays won’t fuck with my plans! Working on Kaizen Klub 2023 as we speak – keep your eyes peeled for the lineups!
Quick Fire Qs. Exercise Role Model?
Mr Motivator surely.
Tune of 2021?
Lol, that’s like asking me to pick my favourite Cheese. Depends on the mood I’m in. I honestly couldn’t say, but there’s been some quality stuff coming out of Hodge, Anz, Delay Grounds, K Lone etc. TBH can we just shoutout Anz for duppying this year? She’s amazing, I love her.
Closing set at Glastonbury, Tiesto has just fainted due to sheer excitement and you're the only person in the nearest 5m with a USB. What do you play?
Oh go on...let’s hit’em with some Overmono.
Halloumi or Moussaka?
Moussaka – gotta be ;)
Thanks so much for joining us!