T.H.E Interview – Omar Basaad

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Saudi music producer and DJ Omar Basaad shares his brand new chart topping album ‘MINDCATION’, out now on all streaming platforms. He also shares the music video for dark R&B/Pop single ‘Crown’ featuring American vocalist Rey Khan.

We caught up with Omar Basaad to learn more about how the album came about, his influences for it, and more.

Aditya – Hey Omar, Happy new year! Glad to have you for the interview. How was 2021 for you?

Omar Basaad – 2021 was a different one for me, it’s been too many ups and downs yet we finished the album!

Aditya – ‘MINDCATION’ the 17-track extravaganza is out, it sounds mellifluous. Could you share the creative process of this mega project?

Omar Basaad – The process of making the album for me was a different thing. You see when you hear the album it’s a different each track esch artist was either miles away in LA or here in Saudi. The whole process of different time zones and different vibes was definitely conveying in the songs. I had an intense schedule.

Aditya – The album is sonically diverse, who are your influences and why?

Omar Basaad – My influences lay from listening to country pop songs to dance tracks I was soo inspired making different songs for each person that likes specific style.

Aditya – Which is your favorite track from the album and why?

Omar Basaad – I love them ALL

Aditya – How long did it take you to produce the album?

Omar Basaad – It took me one year

Aditya – The album features some renowned names like Multi-Grammy Nominated Jimmy Burney, The Talent, and more. Could you tell us on the collaborators involved?

Omar Basaad – Yes jummy was fun to work with well the album has Bobby Raps, Rey Khan, Hana from saudi, hetbrkfvr, and more.

Aditya – What’s your studio setup like?

Omar Basaad – My studio has the Focals Monitor, Moog synth, Neve 524, neuman 102, and more.

Aditya – You’ve played along with the most iconic artists in the globe, how do you feel about that?

Omar Basaad – It feels special honestly being with the big names on the same stage and coexisting into music.

Aditya – Tips for producers and DJs who are just starting off?

Omar Basaad – Don’t procrastinate I always keep learning and never stop!

Aditya – Lastly, what are you looking forward to 2022?

Omar Basaad – I think this year i will drop a lot of music and I got a new project that I am working o.

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