Southern Fried Cooking    

With the likes of Tiga, Laurent Garnier and Diplo already playing his productions out, young Italian, NT89, is fast becoming a name to be reckoned with.

How important is it to you as a producer to have the respect of your peers? It helps me with gaining confidence about my own productions and ideas. It also shows me that I'm going the right way, and obviously it helps with promoting and gives my music exposure to a bigger audience.

As a studio assistant for the Bloody Beetroots you worked with them on their ‘Smash Your Stereo’ album; what experience did you glean from that opportunity?
It was a very cool experience I had never done before. I learnt a lot, production-wise  - I can't obviously spoil anything.

As one of the younger producers coming through the ranks, how important is it to be producing your own material?
It's the main thing, I mean there are an incredible amount of DJs in the world; you need to make something special to standout.

Are you a student of electronic music - its history, evolution, cultural significance?
Yes, and that's mainly why I'm making electronic music. It has always been my favorite music since I was a kid; I don't have a rock, punk or hip hop background like many have. I got Daft Punk's 'Homework' album as soon as it came out thanks to my older English cousin Alan; he was a big fan of electronic music and had Erol Alkan playing in his house in 1995.

As a genre, electronic music is relatively still in its infancy; that said, in terms of of unchartered areas of the scene, are the possibilities endless with what a person can create these days?
Yes, electronic music has endless possibilities, that's why it's so amazing and appealing to me. The only problem is that today too many bedroom producers tend to imitate too much and this cuts down the amount of originality, quality and freshness in the scene.

Signed to Fatboy’s Southern Fried label; what was your reaction when you were first approached to sign?
I was obviously very excited. They're really nice people there, I felt like finally I was starting to make good, and was astounded that someone so important believed in me. Amazing!

NT89 plays Monastery April 29.