"Aroop Roy is a brilliant producer, who never fails"
Gilles Peterson, 2022

Here's my latest interview with Gilles Peterson, talking about the story behind my label @vivelamusiquerecords reissue of Jean-Luc Ponty's "In the Fast Lane" and  also a few words about my own releases. It's followed by an exclusive mix of my productions from recent years.

Interview and Mix with Gilles Peterson 04/22

Placa Luminosa - Os Olhos De Vera (Aroop Roy Rework)
Tania Alves - Fankiandor Planador (Aroop Roy Rework)
Aroop Roy - Tembandumba Feat. Toto La Momposina (Vocal Mix)
Dave Valentin - Crotona Park (Aroop Roy Edit)
Aroop Roy - What I Love
George Duke - 'scuse Me Miss (Aroop Roy Edit)
Aroop Roy - Second Impression

Gilles Peterson Worldwide-  Aroop Roy Originals and Reworks mix

Interview with Gilles Peterson

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Aroop Roy is a producer, musician and label head, who joins the dots between electronic music and borderless organic sounds. From house, garage and techno to jazz, disco and tropical rhythms, he has enjoyed universal acclaim as a producer and DJ.

Aroop's eclectic productions have become a mainstay for DJs  across scenes and generations, with Gilles Peterson calling him 'a brilliant producer, who never fails'. In recent years, he has been high in demand as a remixer, working for both underground and major labels. 

Like his productions, his sets are full of personality and style and have earned him a reputation as a uniquely gifted DJ. In 2022, his warmup for Mr Scruff at We Out Here Festival impressed the legendary UK selector so much, that he invited him to stay on the decks to close the festival back-to-back, describing Aroop as a 'ridiculously skilled selector, musically able to move in any direction with ease'.

In 2023, Aroop is enjoying huge momentum, causing wild scenes with his sets at Fabric, Printworks, Defected Croatia, Hi Ibiza and Gilles Peterson's Worldwide and We Out Here festivals. 


An eclectic digger and tastemaker, he has recorded guest mixes for the likes of Gilles Peterson, Freerange Records,  CO-OP,  Jazz FM and BBC 6 Music's Craig Charles Funk & Soul show.


Aroop's label Vive La Musique has focussed on quality over quantity, with reissues and reworks of rare eclectic sounds from around the world from Caribbean zouk and Congolese Rumba to French jazz-fusion and South soul. All releases have been celebrated by major tastemakers across the scene with the latest offering "In the Fast Lane" receiving rave reviews for uncovering the historical connections between french virtuoso Jean-Luc Ponty and the Detroit techno movement.

Quotes

"Brilliant producer. Aroop is someone who never fails!"
Gilles Peterson

"I didn’t realise just how good a DJ Aroop is until we played together here. He is a ridiculously skilled selector and musically able to move in any direction with ease. It was a privilege and a pleasure to play with him. "
Mr Scruff

"An awesome selector and producer"
Joe Goddard (Hot Chip)


"One of my favourite DJs on the planet"
Melvo Baptiste (Defected/Glitterbox)

"Aroop Roy always delivers excellent music"
Atjazz

"Superb DJ. When he played for us in Berlin, people really freaked out!!"
Kapote/Munk (Toytonics)

"Spirits will be evoked on the global dance floor for certain!"
DJ Spinna

"One of the most exciting young producers at the moment"
Jimpster (Freerange)

"The man of the moment"
Soul Clap


"Irresistible Soul"
DJ Mag