The fiercest girl in the club
Mazie lea is definitely not one to run from a good fight. Causing uproar, this feisty 22 year old has taken the UK dance scene by storm! With super charge beats and deep-sea drops, she if definitely one to keep an eye on.
Having finally gained respect from the men in the industry, how would you recommend other girls get a piece?
Never take no for an answer! I used to get turned down and not taken seriously because I was a girl. It is a lot harder for females to get in to industry, even though we’re better! (Laughs)
So you would say your better at mixing than the guys then?
Well, a few anyway, technically speaking we should be better, we can multitask!
You have caused quite an uproar being a girl in a man’s world; do you feel you stand for feminism?
I came in to this industry because I love what I do, and I am good at it. I used to wish I was a guy so I could just get on with it and not get held back. However, now I am proud that I am a female, and I have made it!
You recently did a set in Ibiza, should we expect more of this?
Yes! Well I hope so; I loved every second of Ibiza and would really love to go back. Doing a set outside is a whole different level of mixing, the atmosphere is electric. I also think Ibiza has got such a reputation that the people there are there to party, it is a whole county dedicated to my type of music.
How did you originally get in to mixing?
I have always been surrounded by music and dancing, so when my brother got some decks, I had a go and really enjoyed it. I used to be on them more than him, and eventually got better, (laughs) at that point he gave up and gave them to his little sister! Sorry Michael!
Who would you say is your inspiration?
One of the first tracks I mixed all the way though was “Better off alone” by Alice Deejay. I have always loved her, although that might be because she was also a female DJ. I also love DJs such as Danny.B and DJ.Freash. Audiences are also my inspiration; I like to see how they react to curtain beats or songs, and they I develop on that.
Your fan base has rapidly grown, what gender would you say dominated it?
I honestly would say I feel it’s quite mixed. However, I feel the fan base shouldn’t be about the gender it should be about if they love the music I make. If they like the music then they are a fan in my eyes.
Drugs are instantly connected with the underground dance scene...
(Laughs) Why else would I have to do a set till 8am! Seriously it’s not as bad as people make put, the people I make music are there to dance and have fun. If drugs are a part of that then so be it.
Would you say that drugs are one of the reasons the underground dance scene has a bad reputation?
Yeah, it plays a part. No matter what it will always defiantly has a bad reputation, no doubt about it. But the people give it the underground a bad name aren’t even part of it! They just see the side effect of the underground, not the process. In my opinion if you haven’t experienced it you can’t comment on it.
How do you cope with your demanding work schedule?
It hard work, but I have grown to get used to it. I guess I have turned nocturnal! I normally have to be at a set at 9pm to set up; and they often end at 4/5 in the morning, some bigger sets can carry on till 7/8 am! It’s very demanding but I love my work and that makes it worthwhile!
You have recently decided to go on tour, comments?
I just want to spread my wings really. London is great but I really want to experience the whole of the country underground dance scene! I’m buzzing to see what goes on up north!
You have had your regular spot at Warehouse in London, will this be continuing?
I have had to stop it at the moment, which I this is a shame. It is too much while I am touring though. But I will defiantly be going back! Everyone there had been so supportive and great. They gave me a big break, and they can’t get rid of me that quickly!
What would you say has been you biggest break though so far?
That’s a hard one! One had to defiantly being my first ever set in Ministry (of sound). People had heard of me from Warehouse and stuff, but I was so surprised by the turn out! It was my first major set. Another would have to be Ibiza...because it was amazing!
Plans for the future?
I don’t have a clue! (Laughs) I am just taking life as it come.
Is that not a bit risky?
I have always had that take on life. In the music industry you have to have it, one track could make you and another could break you. Not being taken seriously has also added to my attitude towards life. I’m just waiting to be let down. I don’t think we can plan for the future, no one knows what life will bring.
You have never thought about going more main stream and doing more chart music then?
At the moment I am just enjoying my life mixing. I do make my own songs, but it’s a whole other type of mixing which I do not want to do right now. I wouldn’t cross my name out, but as I said I don’t plan!
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