Beatport Podcast: Ben Rau

Equipped with a raver’s passion, Ben Rau has earned a dedicated fanbase through his impeccable productions, which often lean toward funky strains minimal house and techno. He continues to push his heady clubland agenda through releases like Système Solaire, Marauder, and his highly popular Out There EP. And his cunning intuition behind the decks has helped carry him to clubs and festivals the world over — he played Glastonbury, Free Your Mind Festival and Konnect Festival this year alone.

In a candid conversation with our host Tigerlight, Rau discusses how he finds the time to manage his labels Inkal and Meta, the importance of meditation and mental health, his production strategies, and vocal experimentation, and why ghostwriting has become so prevalent in the industry.

Tracklist:

Ben Rau – Systeme Solaire

Ben Rau – Out There

Ben Rau – What Is Love

Richy Ahmed – Sweat (Ben Rau Remix)

Roy Ayers – Holiday (Ben Rau Meta Remix)

Jansons – Burnin

Rich Ahmed – Work Me

James Burton – Breakfast Club (Dennis Ferrer Morning Mix)

Alex M – All Good Original Mix

JVXTA – Brawn Cinthies Jack be Nimble Mix