Mobilee – Confessions of a Label

Ralf Kollmann, alongside Anja Schneider is the figure head of the illustrious Mobilee imprint. Coming into their 10th year as of 2015, evolving and adapting to the current climate is a given, but sticking to their roots and aspiring to further their brand is a must. We ask Ralf to confess his outlook with 5 simple questions…

1. Best label party I have been involved and why is…

Definitely our own event series in Barcelona at the Hotel Silken Diagonal rooftop. Its a very special atmosphere with a stunning view over the whole city. A very intimate happening with random people from all around the world that all make friends towards the end of the party. Its starting again this year in May with a monthly date and the 3 day in a row highlight during Sonar and ending in September. But I am also excited about our new residency at Egg London starting this month! Its a rare occasion to have so many Mobilee artists playing together and thats always the best guarantee for a fun filled night with exquisite music no matter if its a rooftop, pool or club.

2. The hardest thing about running Mobilee is…

Keeping up with the always evolving scene and industry, re-inventing yourself from time to time and not losing the spirit and inspiration. I feel so lucky and happy being able to run a show like Mobilee that this all doesn´t feel hard at all.

3. What I look in new music and when I’m A&Ring is…

Its always nice to break the common rules and usual type of sounds, arrangement and beats. Something you can hardly describe with words, you need to feel it!

4. If I wasn’t running Mobilee I would be…

A buddhist monk as orange is the new black!

5. In 2015 Mobilee has…. (you can chat about plans with label parties or releases or any exclusive info)

Its our ten year anniversary and the festivity plans are coming together quite well. #Let Go is our theme for this year starting showcases and tours from around April on. But we kick off this year with Lee Van Dowski and a massive track coming out this week on Jan 16 called “050504” followed by Re.You´s turn on our annual Mobilee back to back compilation. He deconstructed mobilee tracks in his very own way and delivered two 30min jam tracks and 4 exclusive tracks and remixes. I just got the masters yesterday and it sounds brilliant.

But first we hopefully meet at The Egg on Jan 24th. Rodriguez Jr., Lee Van Dowski, Ray Okpara, William Kouam Djoko, Ranacat and myself cant wait to dance with you.

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Ralf and the Mobilee team play Egg LDN on January 24th – www.egglondon.net

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