Germany is more notorious for another type of music the past few years, but Ralf Gum makes sure the country still has some Soul running through it. As head of the GOGO Music label, and an in demand artist and DJ around the world, Ralf's label celebrates 10 years of championing the Soul Full sound, and his string of hits continues to pile up.
Ralf's discography is exhausting, having released music for top house labels like Mn2S, Papa, Peppermint Jam, Tommy Boy, Compose, Sole Music, Look At You and Defected. His latest release features the golden voice of Robert Owens for "Fly Free", and features DJ Spinna on remix duties.
We last caught up with Ralf after we had him out for our WMC party last year, so we thought it was time we chatted it up again and ask him some of his Favorite Things.
-Favorite Analog piece of gear: my Moog Voyager – used it for the bass of my current single “Fly Free” and it will be featured extensively on my upcoming album.
-Favorite thing to do after a gig: Sleep – nothing better than that.
-Favorite city to perform: Pretoria – but actually anywhere where you’ll find appreciative people and a good sound-system.
-Favorite Food: Sauerbraten – not sure if there’s really a perfect translation for this traditional German dish, but maybe “marinated beef” comes close to it.
-Favorite part of the process of running a record label: seeing a new release finally coming out.
-Favorite pair of shoes: my mules – just so comfy.
-Favorite thing to do on a long flight: if sleeping is not possible listen to some “non-house” music – there’s hardly time for me to do so otherwise.
-Favorite toy as a kid: my bike – was cruising around daily for hours
-Favorite thing to do when looking for inspiration: a good glass of red wine.
-Favorite microphone to record vocals: Neumann M 149 Tube
-Favorite hobby: actually don’t really have time for hobbies anymore, but anyway my profession is my hobby.
-Favorite non-music related website: not sure when I really surfed around just for fun and not in connection with music or equipment the last time…
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