Sebastien Leger unleashes his ‘Planets’ album

Sebastien Leger unleashes his ‘Planets’ album

11 November, 2007 | 9.16AM

• Section: Music News
• Written by: kish07

One of the most outstanding producers and DJs of the current electronic scene is about to drop his hotly anticipated album.

Sebastien Leger presents ‘Planets’ which is set for release in November on his own label - Mistakes Music.

Featuring 11 tracks written by Sébastien to showcase what his label is all about, ‘Planets’ has quickly taken on other-worldly status.

Every track has been named after a planet in our solar system.

We caught up with Seb to chat about the album.

It has been a crazy year for you in terms of gigging and productions. Have any particular moments stood out?

I’ve just come back from a South American tour.

It was my first time there and I had a fantastic welcome.

My craziest gig ever was in Medellin, Columbia.

Production wise, remixing Justin Timberlake was like another new chapter in my career, too.

What is your biggest achievement so far?

Making the music I like is already a big one.

Tell us about your new music projects. You have a new album out soon? Tell us about it.

It’s a compilation of dancefloor tracks that I’ve done, and includes all my influences, from house, techno, and deep, chilled, funk — alongside my usual moods of funny or serious. 

Why did you call your album ‘Planets’?

No real reason; it was pretty random, but it fits well with the tracks.

Some planets have inspired me, like the Sun (warm), Earth (nature) and Mars (mad planet).

It’s also easy to find a name for the tracks too!

Are there any tracks that stand out?

All of them!

You have released a couple on there. What are you planning to release next?

I have a track called ‘Terra’ that will be released on Eric Prydz’s label, Pryda Friends.

It will include a remix by Eric himself, so I don’t need to tell you how hot this record will be.

This is the only release I will do that’s not on my own Mistakes label — all my material is usually released on Mistakes.

You don’t view this as an artist album, even though you have written all the tracks. Why is that?

A solo artist album is full of different vibes and tempos — with vocals too.

This is more of a compilation of tracks I’ve made for DJs and dance music lovers.

It is out on your own label. How is that going?

All good.

Like I said, it will be full of good tracks, with different vibes, as I’m an eclectic DJ.

You can expect some minimal, some techno, some proper house and some of Sebastien Leger’s style.

I notice you love your Adidas clothes and your diamond encrusted headphones. Are you all about the bling?

Not really.

The headphone are more my jokey attitude.

I’m not the kind of person who talks about money and showing my Ferrari (that I don’t have), but i like the hip hop fashion in general, better than the standard electro/rock look.

Do you have any plans for an artist album?

Yes, I will start working on it next year, so I think around the end of 2008 or in 2009.

I want to do it right, and it’s a lot of work.

Who have you remixed lately?

Justin Timberlake, Duran Duran, Groove Armada, Ali Love and also some great underground tracks that have been dancefloor hits, such as Ida Engberg (Disco Volante) and Julian Jeweil (Air Conditionné).

Who would you love to remix?

Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk, Tiga, Royskopp, Muse, Madonna, Pharell, Lenny Kravitz, Jamiroquai, etc. etc.

I just love good music.

When does your album come out?

At the end of November.

Go and buy it!

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