My Music is a Delicious Mix, Always Suprising, Always Reminding - RioJafari

How and when did you start on your musical journey?
In the beginning there was a flute. After that, there was the voice, singing in school and the drums. When I was 14 (1993) I started playing and singing in my first real band. We got some nice gigs over northern Germany with a bag full of styles - Crossover, Rock, Reggae and of course Alternative stuff in different ways. We changed the instruments after almost every track. Somebody could play the drums in this song...but not on the next track....and so on. Was great!

After that I was involved in different projects, mostly in the Jungle/Drum&Bass scene as MCTwist. Two years ago I started working on my first studio album: RioJafari & the Delicious Allstars - BaNaUsEnBrAuSe which came out in summer 2007.

What kind of music do you like to make? How would you describe your music?
A delicious mix of music, always suprising-always reminding ;)

Who or what is your musical inspiration?
Everything that I have ever heard or seen.

How do you distinguish yourself from others?
No, I do not have to distinguish me from others, but listeners can do if they want.

Tell us more about your album 'BaNaUsEnBrAuSe' on Guitarati. What is the inspiration behind the album?
The album reflects my musical career of the last 15 years, discusses personal experiences in love, drugs, politics... The album is full of the funky journeys I made by working with different artists. Although these experiences have been very challenging sometimes, they enriched my personal and musical soul.

Do you write your own songs?
Yes, of course.

Which is your favorite song from your album? What is the story behind it?
I am not able to choose only one, but here are my favorites: "Don't turn around", "Huirz", "Sax-one Kick", "Church"... (I have to stop now, I guess...)
May be "Huirz" is the most personal song. It tells the reflection of past chances and new opportunities. Although I left home at the age of 15 and further four or five years haven't been so easy, I arrived making music and producing this album.
In "Church" we consider some personal problems regarding this fusty institution, but listen...

Are you working on a new album?
Actually we are working on the live performance of "Banausenbrause", which produces already a lot of new stuff we are hot to work on... But yes there are some efforts for a new studio album, too.

What is a day like in the life of a musician?
I wake up, turn the album "Banausenbrause" on and... No, I make my day like everybody else - but I try to have funky music around me as much as possible.

Any parting shot?
listen and enjoy. Thank you very much for your support...stay wicked!