Human's Iranian heritage is important to him and to his signature sounds it lends them a sense of enchantment and a different take on melody that always stands out. For that reason, he is a DJ that leaves an indelible impression on all who hear him play, from Tomorrowland Festival to closing Sea Dance Festival's Main Stage to the more compact rooms of KitKat Club Berlin. He also holds the accolade of being the only artist to ever have both opened and closed Exit Festival's iconic Dance Area when he did so in 2022.
Also in the early part of 2023, Human will launch his own new label 7Rituals as a place to showcase the sort of music that he feels in his heart. That same sound is showcased at the Rituals party series he has held in Munich, where well-curated line-ups immerse people in quality underground house and techno. In his time, Human has also drawn upon his musical knowledge and industry experience while assisting the management of Ukrainian stars ARTBAT, working for Cosmopop, and as the former Creative Director of Mixed Munich Arts, a legendary German techno club that was one of the best in the country throughout the 2020s.
THE INTERVIEW
CR: Hello Human Rias, Glad to have you on Canadianravers. How are you doing, and where are you chatting from?
HR: Hey guys, thanks for having me. I’ve been on the road now for eight weeks without a break and chatting from Hamburg, a bit tired but very happy.
CR: What was it like working with Axel Haube and Teya Flow on your recent track ‘Don’t Know What To Say’?
HR: Axel is a very good friend and delivered a fantastic remix for the track I did with James and Teya. Teya has this unique, very pop voice works super well with the track idea.
CR: What was the process like creating this track?
HR: It was a very deep bond between James and I, and a lot of emotions processed with it, so it really was a very straightforward flow.
CR: Born in Iran and growing up in Germany, how did both cultures influence you as an artist and a person?
HR: Actually, I was born in Germany and raised there by two Iranian parents. I spent quite some time in Iran in my youth. I take pride in my cultural heritage and definitely feel more Iranian than German, whether it’s food, music or hospitality.
CR: For your tracks, is there a method you follow or create based on playing around with the different sounds?
HR: There is always an idea or an emotion I’m exploring deeply.
CR: We noticed that you have played a lot of festivals, but out of all the festivals that you have played, which one is the most memorable to you?
HR: None will ever reach EXIT festival. It’s my home, my family, everyone is there. The energy, the history and most of all, the love. I’ll be returning to exit this summer to their infamous dance arena.
CR: We saw that you have your own imprint, ‘7Rituals’, which has had many notable artists on it. Are you able to tell us who might be releasing a track under your imprint?
HR: The next two releases are by me, followed by Hamburg’s Mikah and Xashes from Teheran
CR: Is there a DJ/Producer you would like to connect with and work with on a project in the future?
HR: I would love to work closely with Jan Blomquist, also working on some music with the customized culture founders Andata.
CR: What was the last show/set you checked out that you were not performing at?
HR: I was just at Hive Air with Carl Cox, Fedele, Stephan Bodzin and a bunch more live acts.
CR: What was the first thing you purchased when you got your first big cheque?
HR: I don’t remember, and to be honest, money comes money goes.
CR: Are there any projects you might be working on that our followers should know about?
HR: I’m working as mentioned on a three-tracker currently with Andata, but where that will go will remain a secret for now! Never say something until it happens.
Lighting Round
Favourite Fast Food? Smash burgers
Go to meal when you’re sick? Pho soup
Favourite drink to order? Tequila sour
First Rave as an attendee? I don’t recall to be honest….
First celebrity crush? Angelina Jolie
Favourite comic book character? Venom
All-time favourite song? I want your soul Armand van Helden
Go to vacation spot? Little corn island, Nicaragua
What is your guilty pleasure? Real Mexican tacos
What is your hidden talent? I write a lot of poetry.
Which social platform do you use a lot? Instagram
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