IN CONVERSATION WITH DJ MAESIC

interview by JANA LETONJA
photography by TWO VISIONS

Maesic is one of the most electrifying new names in global dance music — a boundary-pushing producer and DJ whose genre-blending sound has ignited clubs, charts, and playlists around the world. His breakout hit ‘Life Is Simple (Move Your Body)’ featuring Marshall Jefferson and Salomé Das, became the most Shazammed house track in the world, racking up over 60 million streams and cementing his reputation as one of dance music’s most exciting forces. Fresh off being named Billboard’s Dance Rookie of the Month and honored as one of 1001Tracklist’s Top 101 Producers on their “Future of Dance” list, Maesic now joins WME under powerhouse agent Steve Hogan — a major next step in a meteoric rise that shows no sign of slowing. With upcoming performances alongside Diplo and a massive 2026 ahead, Maesic is redefining the pulse of modern electronic music, one beat at a time.

LISTEN TO ‘LIFE IS SIMPLE (MOVE YOUR BODY)’ HERE

Congratulations on signing with WME. How does it feel to reach this milestone at such a pivotal moment in your career?

Signing with WME feels amazing. It’s something I’ve worked towards for a very long time. I’ve been producing music for 13 years and DJing for the past five. Joining such a legendary agency is really an honor, and to be working with some of the best agents in the world like Steve Hogan is super exciting. I’m happy to have joined this big family.

Next summer should be an amazing season with all the upcoming shows. It’s just a big honor and a bit of validation of all the hard work.

You’ve had a breakout year with ‘Life Is Simple (Move Your Body)’. Did you expect it to connect with people the way it has?

To be honest, I never expected it to blow up like this. When I make music, I just do it with my heart and I try to make something that’s exciting and authentic to myself. When I’m in the studio, I want to be able to dance to my own songs. I want to be excited about my work.

I knew the vocals were special on ‘Life is Simple (Move Your Body)’, but you never really know what’s going to happen. You can’t predict if a song is going to work or not until you put it out into the world. So, we just released the track and the amazing reaction was a big surprise. 

Your music blends tech-house, Afro House, EDM, and melodic techno. How do you balance those influences while keeping your sound distinctively “Maesic”?

I think my sound reflects my evolution as an artist. I like producing every genre. I like making EDM, techno, country music, pop, and reggaeton. After producing for 13 years, I have a way of producing and creating my music. I feel like it’s my little signature touch. You can hear the drums I’m using and the certain way I mix my songs. I also always try to incorporate similar sounds so there’s like a whole glue over my sound.

You were recently named Billboard’s Dance Rookie of the Month and one of 1001Tracklist’s Top 101 Producers. How do you process that kind of recognition this early in your journey?

I’m super grateful and blessed to be able to make music, my passion, every day. Being named by those big magazines, websites and industry names is something I’m very grateful for. It’s a big honor and I’m going to just keep working and making more music.

You’ve worked with some incredible names — Diplo, Dillon Francis, ANYMA, and more. Who has influenced you most creatively in those collaborations?

I would have to say Diplo, because he’s the one I’ve been working with the most and the longest for. We’ve been working together for the past two or three years now and probably on hundreds of different songs and demos. I have learned a lot by just being with him in the studio and seeing his process, how he works, how he makes songs, and how he uses different vocalists on tracks. The guy has probably like 60 billion streams in total, and his catalogue is insane. Just being around him and his energy is super inspiring. I’m learning a lot from him. 

You recently performed with Diplo at The Edge NYC. How did that connection begin, and what can fans expect from your set?

We started in Paris last year. We also did Saint Tropez and a bunch of shows together. Sometimes, he has shows and just naturally I am like “Yo, can I jump on it, or open for you?” Or sometimes it is the venue who is asking me to play. The Edge in NYC was an amazing venue, it was cool to play so high up on the New York skyline. What a city. In my set, you can hear Afro House and Tech House. Usually, I’m playing a little story I try to tell to the audience. I start with a little Afro House and go into Tech House, then maybe a little Techno. Sometimes it’s a full Tech House set, but it depends on the crowd and the venue.

The dance scene is constantly evolving. How do you stay creatively inspired and avoid getting boxed into one genre or sound?

I make music for a lot of different people and different artists, so I’m always trying new sounds, making some reggaeton, moombahton, some reggae, and some country. That’s what keeps me inspired, just being true to myself and my sound. When I’m on the computer, I’m not like “Oh, I should do another ‘Life is Simple?’” or “I want to do another Afro House song.” I’m just letting my emotions go into my production. I want to produce what comes out of me. I’m not forcing anything and letting it be natural.

What do you think is the most exciting thing happening in the global electronic scene right now?

I think that dance music is coming back and the sound is returning from the 2012 era. Most of the big acts we’ve seen play at Coachella over the years, for example, have been dance music artists. It’s cool to see that with the genre’s resurgence, a lot of new festivals are now popping up everywhere around the world. I guess there’s a new wave of people getting excited about dance music.  

There are a lot of super good producers right now. I love new sounds too. I love new producers, like young guys making beats at 14 or 15 years old. 

You started producing at 12 years old. Do you remember the moment you realized music could be your life’s path?

Yeah, I started at 12. I was in my mom’s house on my computer just making music. When I started, I was really bad, but I just kept going. I think it was when I was 18 years old when I signed my first music record label deal with Universal Music France. They gave me a little bit of money and I was like “Wow.”  I guess that first deal really helped me for a couple years to actually live. And that’s when I went full-on into music after high school, when I was 18.

You’ve teased a big 2026 ahead. Can you give us any hints about what’s coming?

I have a bunch of music and a bunch of collaborations with artists like Kilimanjaro, Disco Lines, and Bob Sinclair. I mean, of course, working with Diplo. I’m doing a bunch of shows booked by WME next summer, which should be amazing. I’ll do a little Euro summer and a bunch of shows in the US too. It’s super exciting having lots of music and shows around the world. I’m really excited for 2026.