Daniel Dee
Daniel Dee was born in 1982 in Rome, Italy. He started his career as a DJ at the age of 15, working at a famous club in Rome called NRG (of Ciampino). At that time, the Roman club scene was dominated by the trance-progressive genre, which greatly influenced him. After his first year of performing, he was chosen as the resident DJ of NRG club, becoming one of the most important figures in the best Sunday evening in Italy. In 1998, he regularly played on “Future Zone” on Mondo Radio, which was considered the best progressive house radio show in the central region of Italy. It aired every Sunday morning from 12 AM to 1 PM. As time went by, and his musical knowledge expanded, he started playing techno/progressive and began working in music studios, creating new original tracks that have been released on various records, including the historical Bonzai Records. He continued to gain experience in studios and playing in clubs, collaborating with other top DJs in Italy. Recently, Daniel Dee has put together original and innovative projects like “The Club” and “Khoema,” which are currently being proposed to the Roman club scene.
Take a look at the #exclusive interview we made with him!
How would you describe your style of music?
Progressive Techno – Progressive House
Where do you find inspiration?
My life is inspiration.
Describe how music is important to society. Music has a significant impact on society as it serves as a medium for expression, emotion, and connection. It brings people together, evokes feelings, and can be a powerful tool for communication and storytelling. Music has the ability to inspire, uplift, and provide solace during challenging times. It enriches cultural experiences and contributes to the overall well-being of individuals and communities.
What is your best time of the day to create?
Afternoon.
Who are your musical influences?
Pink Floyd, Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode
What is the most difficult thing about being a musician?
Not being understood.
What has been your biggest career highlight so far?
In the past, when I had many gigs in the most important clubs in Italy.
Where do you find inspiration?
In my mind.
What are your latest releases?
Ivan Pogrebniak – If You Want (YAIDE, Messier, Daniel Dee Remix) – MIR Music.
What is your connection with Cafe De Anatolia?
My release “New Era” will be released on August 1st, 2023 via Cafe De Anatolia.
Are you working on something new?
Yes.
Where and when is your next performance?
Next month in Terracina.
What’s the best piece of advice another musician ever gave you?
“Don’t give up and always believe in it, even if today there is a lot of climbing.”
What’s your process for dealing with performance anxiety?
After the first record, everything goes away.
Do you have any advice for aspiring musicians?
Study hard, be creative as much as possible without copying if possible.