Kid Kamillion is the best local acts featured at Buku Project. His specialty? Putting an eclectic twist on one of the most under-rated EDM genres to date: Bounce music. For those new to the genre, Bounce is basically twerk music + cut-up vocals and samples + mid-tempo + insane drums and energy. But Kid Kamillion isn’t all Bounce, Trap, Hip-hop, 808, and House are just a few of the elements Kamillion builds into his sound.
Kid Kamillion and Bounce
In 2013, Bounce exploded, and Kid Kamillion reaped the benefits of being the right talent at the right time. The Nola-native was properly labeled as a pioneer of the genre and continues lead in the development and innovation of Bounce. The genre thrives in the Nola nightlife scene, so expect to get a taste of the local culture when Kamillion plays his Buku Project set, especially if your new to Bounce anyway.
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Buku Project + Kid Kamillion = Thank You God
Buku Project couldn’t of chose a better candidate to represent the musical movement happening in the city. Kid Kamillion’s music, like Buku’s lineup, features more than most people realize, they’re both extremely progressive in the respective segments they operate in. To help shine light on the situation, Kid Kamillion himself took the time our to answer a few of our questions.
Fans gettin’ down to Bounce | Credit: Afropunk.com
WRR Exclusive Interview
Your productions can be described as a Trap/Hip-Hop/Bounce style, but clearly, more influences are built into your originals/remixes. How would you describe your sound?
How would I describe my sound…? hmmmm… It’s really a combination of all the music I grew up listening too. From classic Hip-Hop to Bangin’ House & Techno. Even what little melodic parts of my music stem from old 90s grunge melodies & 80s synth pop.
Can you explain a little about what Bounce is and the difference between Bounce and Nola Bounce, if any?
Bounce is such a common word & hard to claim as a genre. New Orleans folks call it “Bounce” & out of town folks call it “NOLA Bounce”. I can’t call myself an expert on the subject, however I can tell you what know about it. So here we go. Bounce music is the native urban dance music of New Orleans. It combines the elements of call & response chants (some violent, some sexual) with repetitious 808 drum patterns commonly sampled from two beats. The “Trigger Man” & the “Brown Beat”. It was once super popular back in the late 90s with the rise of No Limit & Cash Money Records, but later returned underground. Because Bounce is produced electronically (95bpm to 115bpm range) & with a lot of energy it merges well with common EDM. Which is why its been gaining so much attention scene recently. To me personally, it’s a raw and interesting sound I like to incorporate in my DJ sets to help bring up the energy level.
How did you find your sound?
Haha! I didn’t really find it. I can honestly say that it just naturally happened. After years of collecting, practicing & performing music it just started to sound differently in my head.
What new things are you creating musically? What types of music and what artists are you collaborating with on your new EP? What will the EP be called?
Recently I’ve been exploring classic Miami Bass & Freestyle music. I have a few tracks in collaboration with Boys Noize that are heavily influenced by those genres. As well as collaborations with Boys Noize on Spank Rock’s upcoming EP. I also have some house & hip-hop projects with Diplo that will be dropping sometime this year.
Will you be dropping any new tracks during your Buku performance?
I will def be rocking my new single “Pump This Party” & my remix for Diplo’s “Biggie Bounce” for sure. Usually I don’t really put much thought into my into DJ sets. I like to let the crowd lead the party while I ride the vibe.
When you first heard about Buku and what they were bringing to New Orleans, what were your initial feelings?
It’s about f#cking time! New Orleans once had a thriving electronic scene in the late 90’s. There is no reason why a city with such interesting music & culture shouldn’t have a progressive music festival.
What do you see Buku turning into 5 years from now?
I see it becoming as popular as New Orleans most common festivals like Jazz Fest & Voodoo Music Experience.
How has the city of New Orleans affected you personally and artistically?
The city of New Orleans has definitely changed my life in more ways than one. I’ve experienced a lot of pain & failure, but as an artist & I’ve gained so much knowledge & experience. It’s one of the most unique cities in the world with great food, music & culture. Looking back I’m proud to say I came from there.
What’s the best part about doing what you do?
Dreaming for a living & sharing it with the world. : D
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