[Amsterdam, The Netherlands. January 7th, 2010] -- Let's start off the year Properly. Deejay San Proper, or should we say "international superstar San Proper" began as a guitar player. Amognst many things, in '95 he (most proudly) founded "The Mindmenders," a Funk/Hip hop band, which eventually won 'De Grote prijs van Nederland' in '99; an annual award-show for upcoming artists. Having since left his rock accolades for electronica's vibrant underworld, you'll find him now collaborating with Amsterdam's finest dance producers (i.e. Melon, Tom Trago, O-Boogie, Cinnaman, and Steven de Peven, et al) with upcoming releases on the likes of labels Rushhour and Dekmantel. He's also got an extensive booking bill through this year, including a stop off at the prestigious Detroit Movement Festival and at Fabric (London). RA even shot him out a comprehensive and celebratory Breaking Through entry, touching on his meanderings and accomplishments of the past 15 years. Truly part of the Dutch school of dance music -- laid back, humorous, groovy, colorful, and warm hearted -- this powerhouse of a talent is going to blow the doors off of 2010. Catch up while you can on his discogs, and fill your rekkid boxes with the smack-daddy colorings of the mighty San.

Who is San Proper?

You mean Dr. San Proper? He's a dj & producer from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, known for his proper dj-sets and his style of production. He dropped his "Proper's A'dam Family Series" at Rush Hour in 2007, he did a release on Perlon last fall 2009 and he'll release his 'Sex Drive Rhythm EP' on Dekmantel records February 2010.

You're a prominent and versatile music figure to the locals in Amsterdam. You have a lot of friends/contacts, and a lot of people in your neck of the woods who have great respect for you. In your own right, do you have anyone you'd like to recognize or show some love for?

Apart from all the labels who put up with me, my work and my remixes I'd also like to show love to my inspiring colleagues Steven de Peven (Rednose Distrikt), Tom Trago, Melon, Cinnaman (Beat Dimensions) and Aardvarck for what they do and contribute out here... While I'm at it, I'd ilke to give props to Anthony 'Shake' Shakir, Rick Wade & Mike Huckaby, Rahaan, Les Rita Mitsouko, PJ Harvey & Harvey, Disco3000, Magnetron & LeLe, Dekmantel, Ike, Tape, Theo Parrish & Kenny Dixon Jr. For this year, 2010, check out "The Dirt Machine"... it's gonna rock the room.

What are some of the things that you hope to accomplish in 2010?

I wouldn't wanna ruin the surprise for you and me, but I'll bet it involves great music, people, spots and shows...

What are you most proud of looking back on 2009?

I'm proud of my tracks 'Keep it Raw' & 'December 10th' on Perlon, and the feedback I got on this release...

Ideally, who would like to work with in the coming months whether it be in the studio or for parties/festivals?

I'd like to work with some of my friends in Chicago, I'd like to work with some of my friends in Detroit and I'd like to work with some of friends in Berlin.... and perhaps do a 'Proper Mekka Family Series!'

As far as production, how to you prepare yourself before you step into the studio? What is the general process of how you put yourself together to make music? Does that differ from how you prepare yourself for a deejay set?

Contents of my formula are top secret, but I can tell you - I quickly get into mode when I set myself to playing records, performing live or producin' in my studio. Although all three are different and similar at times, it's all part of my culture, right? I got a clear focus for my favorite things.

How did Ricardo Villalobos to get a hold of you for the remix for his first Vasco EP? How exactly did that commission come together?

Berlin fell for my charm...


What were you favorite releases of 2009? Have you or could you generate a top 10 list?

I did several charts last year.

Albums Top10 - 2009:

1. 3 Chairs - Spectrum - Three Chairs
2. Tom Trago - Voyage Direct - Rush Hour
3. Juju & Jordash - Juju & Jordash - Dekmantel
4. Rick Wade - Presents Harmonie Park Revisited - Rush Hour
5. STL - Nocturnal Mixdown - Something
6. Shackleton - Three Eps - Perlon
7. Anthony 'Shake' Shakir - Frictionalism - Rush Hour
8. Linkwood - System - Prime Numbers
9. Harmonic 313 - When Machines Exceed Human Intelligence - Warp
10. Beat Dimensions - Volume 2 - Rush Hour

Singles Top 10 - 2009:

1. Theo Parrish - Space Station - Sound Signature
2. Moodymann - Another Black Sunday - KDJ
3. San Proper - Keep it Raw - Perlon
4. Juju & Jordash - Deep Blue Meanies - Dekmantel
5. Kyle Hall - The Perfekt Sin - Wild Oats
6. Rick Wade - First Darkness - Laid
7. Anthony 'Shake' Shakir - Arise - Syncrophone
8. Holy Edits - Invasion - Moxie
9. Chicago Skyway - Heaven (Aroy's Edit) - M>O>S
10. Sacha Dive - The Panthers - Deep Vibes



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  1. Zuco 103 - Ginga de LuscoFusco (San Proper's mix) [Dox]
  2. Kalabrese - MakeLoveDisco [NRK]
  3. Steye - Bonehead (Proper's Boneheaded Edit) [Dox]
  4. San Proper & Tom Trago - Love Flu [Rush Hour]
  5. Anthony 'Shake' Shakir - Get a Feeling [Submlime]
  6. Lil' Louis - I Called U (Why'd U Fall) [Epic]
  7. San Proper & Steven de Peven - Hupsers & Kletsers for Life [Studio Soulrock]
  8. Marco Roca - Espacio [unreleased]
  9. San Proper - LoveBabyLove [Dekmantel]
10. Tom Trago - Use Me Some More (Proper's remix) [Rush Hour]
11. Trago & Proper - The Swing & the Sway [unreleased]
12. San Proper - Shook [unreleased]
13. Trus' Me - Sweet Mother [Prime Numbers]
14. Rick Wade - Crazy Luv (instr.) [Rush Hour]
15. Daniel Wang - Dancing with the Best [Rush Hour]
16. Rondenion - Storm [Rush Hour]
17. San Proper - Feline [unreleased]
18. Chicago Skyway - Heaven (Aroy's Edit) [M>O>S Recordings]
19. Snuff Crew - Feel Inside (Kink & Neville Watson remix) [Hour House Is Your Rush Records]
20. Juju & Jordash - Deep Blue Meanies [Dekmantel]
21. San Proper - CatColdMice [unreleased]
22. Carlos Valdes & Sandrien - SeeYouOnTheFloor (ProperMovesmix) [Vinyl Did It]
23. Dixie Yure - Don't Call Me, Baby Judy (Kouam Djoko's remix) [Nordik Net]
24. Boris Werner - How High [unreleased]
25. San Proper - December 10th [Perlon]
26. Catwash - Fumar (Proper's remix) [Adult Only]
27. San Proper - Keep it Raw [Perlon]

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