Rising Italian House Dj/Producer STRAAW released already some massive tunes over the years. His career began as Tony Straw in 2017 when he published ” Say a Prayer ”, reaching 4 million plays between Spotify, iTunes and Youtube.
Where are you from?
I am from Milan, Italy
When did you start making music?
The Passion for House Music Began at 13 yo, when I bought my first console and started playing music with vinyl records.
At 18 yo, started to making music with FL Studio 8
How do you describe your music?
I can’t describe exactly my music. I make what I feel. Sometimes house music, Future house music, deep house. All depends on what my heart decide in that moment.
Favorite moment from your career?
Favorite moment was when, in 2019, I saw that famous dj started to play my music in their dj set, live set or in their radio shows.
Who is your biggest musical inspiration?
My Biggest musical inspiration is listening multi genre music ranging from Rock, Pop and all shape of House music.
When I’m blocked, I go out in and just listening my connection with the universe..
What is your producing software?
I use FL Studio 20, but I collab. with friends also in Ableton 10.
What other things do you do besides making music?
I really love Kung fu. I started learning 13 years ago Wing Chun style. I also love food and drinking great wine, I mean, I’m an Italian guy =D
What is your favorite track of all time?
My favorite track of all time is AVICII – Wake me Up
What is your best-producing tip?
I start from the bass, usually. Sometime, when I already have a vocal, I start from the main lead…
Why did you start making music?
I start making music cuz I see that I love rhythm. When I was 6 yo, I punch everything, tables, chairs, pots and pans…
So, I decide that music needs to be my destiny.
What are your goals for the future?
My goals are to be a DJ/Producer for the rest of my life. I’d love to collaborate with big artists like Don Diablo, Zonderling, Benny Benassi, Meduza…
What advice can you give for young music producers/DJs?
Don’t think about money, do it for the music, do it for the souls, be happy also if you have 100 plays on your track, because a day, if you believe in what you do, you can be what do you really want to be. Learn every day, ask for help and feedback from other people.
Please write a message to your fans.
Guys, thanks for listening to my music, to share my passion with you is one of my bigger things in my life. Stay tuned because we’re all one… be grateful and respect other people. We’re all here for a reason, look for your reason and reach here… no competition, just love.
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