DASA Releɑses His Debut Trɑck 'Music Is Pɑrɑdise' ɑnd Lands ɑ Monthly Rɑdio Show in London

DASA is a new emerging artist in the UK with an interesting background. He was born and raised in India and has loved dance music since he was young. He moved to London because he wanted to pursue his music dream. In London, he finished a Master's degree in Electronic Music Composition at the London College of Music, which is accredited by the University of West London.

During his studies, he made different kinds of music for his professional as well as university research work, including audiovisual pieces, experimental music, 3D audio, and electroacoustic work. He also produces music using the DAW FL Studio. DASA then joined London Sound Academy and passed his Pro Level DJ Certification.

Since then, he has played all over London. He has played at Ministry of Sound and EGG London. He has also played at Club Makossa and U9 Karaoke Bar, and he finished a two-month residency at Yasmin Soho.

This week is a big one for him. His first house track, "Music Is Paradise," is out on Beatport & Spotify and he starts a monthly Thursday radio show on Patchouli Deep Radio in London.

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We caught up with DASA to find out more...

What was it like to move from India to London?

DASA: The move was a big step for my life and my music. I grew up hearing a lot of different sounds in India, but I always knew London was the main home of underground electronic music. I wanted to be in the place where underground music was a big scene, as I listened to a lot of upcoming artists coming from the UK within different genres of dance music. That's why I decided to get enrolled into the London College of Music and take my music journey a bit further.

How did your Master's degree help your work in FL Studio?

DASA: It changed how I think about sound. I worked on experimental music, 3D audio, and electroacoustic pieces, so I started to think about sound in three dimensions. It was not only left and right anymore. It was also height, depth, and how sound moves around a room. Now when I make a house track like "Music Is Paradise," I use the same ideas. I treat the track like a landscape. In FL Studio, I shape the textures and leave clean space in the frequencies. The sub-bass and the kick drum each get their own room, so the mix stays clear. My course gave me the skills to mix and master my own music to a professional standard.

Tell us about "Music Is Paradise." It is out now on Beatport and Spotify.

DASA: The name "Music Is Paradise" itself can derive from how I feel about music, as it is a high-energy EDM banger inspired by the similar genre of music from artists like Martin Garrix and Nicky Romero. I used to hum the melody and it kinda got stuck in my head. Later on, I put the ideas together on the DAW, and while doing my university work, it occurred to me that this beautiful melody can lead to a high-end, high-energy dance music song. After late-night studio sessions and lots of work, I finally released the track.

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You have played in very different places. How do you change your style for each one?

DASA: Getting my Pro Level Certification was the last piece for me. It showed me how to take what I do in the studio and play it for a crowd. Each venue needs a different energy. In rooms like the Baby Box at Ministry of Sound, or a heavy room like EGG London, I play deep, rolling house with clean mixes. At Yasmin Soho, Club Makossa, and U9 Karaoke Bar, I have to be more flexible. I learned to read the room. You watch the crowd and change your songs as you go. Playing in so many different places has made me more confident.

What does the Thursday radio show mean to you, and what will people hear?

DASA: Patchouli Deep is a great group that loves real underground music, so a monthly show is a big step for me. Radio has been a big part of my life since I was a kid, as my Dad is a very big collector of radios and with him, I used to listen to different types of radio programs all of my life. So, to have my own show on a radio platform is really a big thing for me. Every first Thursday of the month at 4 PM BST, I have my own show called "Midday Mantra" by Dasa, where I will be mixing deep, groovy, melodic songs.

What advice do you have for new producers who want to get noticed?

DASA: Being good in the studio is only half the job. London has many great producers. The ones who do well treat music like a business and talk to people. Do not sit at home and wait to be found. Put your music on Beatport, set up your Spotify profile, go to clubs, support other artists, and build your network. Learn the technical side well, stay true to your style, and work hard every day.

Final note

You can listen to "Music Is Paradise" on Beatport and Spotify now. You can also tune in to DASA on Patchouli Deep Radio every first Thursday of the month at 4 PM BST.

Click here for DASA's website.