Estefany Mendez
Sep 30, 2022
Getting to know DJ and Producer 4nzek
American producer and DJ 4nzek is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His music is out of this world! One gets lost in his sound. He describes his music as "melodramatic and ornery." The melodic structures in video game music from the 90s were an early influence on his compositions. 4nzek has stated, "Once Iโm in the zone, it often feels like the songs write themselves." He shares his love with the fans. Check out his new single "Mantis"!
Get to know 4nzek in this bio interview!
What is your name?
Michael
What inspired you to choose your artist name?
Mostly because I thought it rolled off the tongue well and the 4, z, and e align nicely when itโs typed out in most fonts. It also alludes to my deeply analytical nature as an artist and a thinker in general.
What do you want to be known for in your music career?
Producing technical, melodic, and emotional music that haunts people. I want to be known for merging rock and bass music in a way that doesnโt do a disservice to either genre.
What first got you into music?
Itโs difficult to say at this point, but most likely it was my mom signing me up for piano lessons when I was 4. Even before that, she would always play music on our stereo system. We had speakers in nearly every room of the house.
Who inspired you to make music?
I started writing my own music almost immediately upon learning the piano. The melodic structures present in video game music from the 90s was a definitive early influence on my compositions. Probably the first band that inspired me to treat music seriously as an outlet for my emotions was Linkin Park.
How would you describe the music that you typically create?
Melodramatic and ornery lol
What is your creative process like?
I try not to force anything when it comes to writing or arranging. Iโve made a habit of pursuing every idea I have until it either exhausts itself or evolves into a full song. Once Iโm in the zone it often feels like the songs write themselves.
Who would you most like to collaborate with?
My dream collaboration would be with Seven Lions, Virtual Riot, or Skrillex.
If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be?
Any of the top melodic bass music producersโChime, Au5, Ace Aura, Mitis, Virtual Riot, etc.
What is one message you would give to your fans?
Thank you for the support, no matter how small. You might not think it matters much, but it does and every little bit helps.
What is the most useless talent you have?
Committing video game music to memory at a high level of detail lol
Do you sing in the shower? What songs?
I sing all the timeโoften just improvised melodies.
What would you be doing right now, if it wasnโt for your music career?
Oh I donโt knowโat best Iโd probably be lurking around academia somewhere studying something obscure. At worst Iโd probably be getting myself into trouble.
How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business?
It has lowered the barrier of entry thatโs for sure. If youโve got art to showcase, you can get it out there and if youโve got something to offer you can find people to network with. Thereโs no longer any excuse not to.
Which famous musicians do you admire?
All of them to be honest. Doing what they do canโt be easy.
What is the best advice youโve been given?
Iโve never known good advice at the time of hearing it, but in retrospect, the best advice Iโve ever been offered was to take things one day at a time and to not worry about crossing bridges before getting to them.
If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?
I know thereโs no chance of it happening, but I wish the industry would stop pandering to the lowest common denominator and instead aim to enrich audiences with great music.
Whatโs next for you?
Only time can tell. For now, Iโm gonna keep producing and getting my music out there.
Where can the fans find you or more information about you?
Anyone who wants to is welcome to message me on any of my socials!