When Louis Rogé decided to forgo university and turn Brodinksi into a full-time operation, it was his passion and love for the music that gave him the drive to succeed. Now at the height of his game, Brodinski is a name buzzing on everyone’s lips, whether it’s for his fresh unique pairing of techno and hip hop or his undeniable programming behind the decks.
At the time Brodinski acquired his first computer in the early 2000s at the age of 15, it was truly a blessing to have unlimited music culture at his fingertips. In 2004, thanks to organizers Yuksek and Cyril Jollard, Brodinski scored his first residency at a popular running show in his hometown of Reims called Bonheur Binaire. “They were the first to give me a chance to play in front of more than three people. I consider them to be a big step in the start of my career. I met a lot of people and plenty of artists like Justice, Pedro Winter and Erol Alkan.” But his move to Paris a few years later was ultimately the reason Brodinski’s career began to gain momentum.
Three years after his first residency, Brodinski released his debut track “Bad Runner,” which leaked onto blog sites months before its release on Mental Groove in 2007. Supported by everyone from Soulwax, Tiga, Erol Alkan, A-Trak, Busy P, Switch and Laurent Garnier, the track was a perfect peak time techno track and was one of the sleeper hits of the year. Even though the track was an underground success, Brodinski still doesn’t think of himself as much of a musician. “I make electronic music as a DJ because I don’t think I’m very talented at production. I’m much more into the act of buying or downloading 150 tracks per day instead of going into a studio to make some. Music’s diversity and rapid circulation thanks to the web fascinates me. I’m like a field expert, a kind of test-maker. I am a DJ first, always have been, always will – I’m not a musician.”
With that love of music and its diversity, it’s no surprise that when Brodinski unveiled his latest enterprise, Bromance Records, had an amorously inspired theme – a music label devoted to “people we love.” “I’ve always loved collaborating with other people, ’cause I get bored too easily. When working together, my head gets fed all the time, new ideas come flying from all directions. The more projects I’m involved in, the better! With Bromance I’m taking that feeling to the next level.”
The debut physical release of Bromance was a split EP between Brodinski and fellow French producer and Sun City talent Gesaffelstein with “Control Movement” and “Let The Beat Control Your Body.” With the two being current touring partners, Brodinski has nothing but good things to say about his fellow Frenchman, “He’s such a nice guy! I love him, we connect personally and musically on so many levels — and, importantly, we’re not just friends, but also fans of each other.”
Currently, the Bromance frontman is getting ready to unleash the 11th release for the imprint “Gimme Back The Night” with Theophilus London on September 3rd. We’re sure you’ll hear this newness when Brodinski takes the Beatport stage this weekend for Sun City Music Festival. Tickets are still available, so grab yours before the big day!
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