You would think Andrew Macariwould be diagnosed with multiple personality disorder, considering how many alias' and labels the man runs. You also might know him as Greenbay Jackers, Deep South Playaz, one quarter of the Toka Project which includes the Inland Knights' Andy Riley, and also a part of the old Guided Methods group.
He also runs four house labels that have an endless supply of Top 10 talent--Tastie, Soul Tone, Tastie, and his pride and joy, Greenhouse.
Stompy - What was the inspiration for starting the label?
Andrew - Well when i started the label in 2004 i noticed that most the labels of the day were all putting out the same dozen or so artists and i thought this is no good for house music progression, so i started Greenhouse as a place to release fresh new underground house artist projects, to keep underground house alive.
Stompy - What takes up the most part of your day to day activities for the label?
Andrew - Keeping my Greenhouse team organized, from mastering, artwork, promotion work and the most important A&R work. We get Artist submissions everyday, so always trying to find the next bit of heat..
Stompy - If someone sends you a demo, what do you absolutely NOT want to hear?
Andrew - I don't want to hear anything over 130 bpm! lol
Stompy - What are some of the newer artists that are exciting you right now?
Andrew - Flapjackers & Hapkido both top 10 all day long!
Stompy - What is the label looking forward to in 2012?
Andrew - The release of the Andrew Macari DJ mix "Deconstructed Greenhouse Sessions" for release in Oct.
Stompy - What is the label's motto?
Andrew - Keepin' It Green...
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