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We all have our first times. Want to know that special moment of Charlotte De Witte, Enrico Sangiuliano, Nicole Moudaber, Secret Cinema and many others? Maybe I interviewed your favorite dance icon about it. Check it out!

Franco La Cara: “That left me wanting more and more”
In this interview, Franco La Cara looks back on his first gig in the late eighties. “That’s when my addiction to house began.”

Mike Lachman: “If Dimitri doesn’t show up, I’ll play”
This week I spoke with Dutch DJ/producer Mike Lachman from his apartment in Dubai. “Played like a pro for eighty minutes.”

Menja Mist: “No Musical Aerobics”
This week in the series MY FIRST GIG: Menja Mist. “I’m known for always doing things my own way.”

DJ Mad: “Got to Replace My Mentor”
This week, DJ Mad, takes center stage in the MY FIRST GIG series. He still remembers that first night vividly: “I was slightly panicking.”

MC Complicated: “I’m just an energetic motherfucker”
MC Complicated’s MC debut took place in Bulgaria. “That’s where a real house family was born.”

DJ José: “Bit My Lip to Keep from Crying”
Celebrating 40 years behind the decks, DJ José has seen it all. When asked about his MOST MEMORABLE GIG, he doesn’t hesitate. “The moment I raised my hands in the air, every single hand went up with me.”