"Demuir has developed a unique sound with a heavy dose of funk and rhythmic percussion to compliment his house appeal. His production style is also reflective of his musicianship playing keyboards, bass, congas, guitar, drums, and various percussive instruments. Continuing to push boundaries, Demuir has created a range of tracks that fulfill a wealth of categories ranging from filtered funk to techno."
Download "Dub Meets Jack"
http://www.beatport.com/release/dub-meets-jack/1399768
How long have you been producing and working with music?
Technically, you can say I've been producing house music for just over 6 years, but I've been in music for sometime as a hobby for over 16. Â
What is your favorite spot in Toronto?
My favorite spot to play in Toronto is Bassline Music Bar. Mainly because of the intimacy, people, and sound there. Craig Kovacs, the owner, has a great understanding of what underground house music is and keeps things lined up to the music and culture. I currently have a residency there with my homie Dick Diamonds on the 4th Saturday of every month for the last year and a half...We've had some great parties there and I always test out new tracks to see the response.
Dub Meets Jack is officially out, what djs can expect from this ep?
So excited this EP is out! Djs can expect to hear the raw Jamaican patois vocals / slang served up on funky Jackin beats. The presence of soulful bass and jazzy Fender Rhodes  loops with live bass are essential with the samples used. A serious groove! Â
In particular, there is a dark change in "Bully Beef (So Sweet)" that forces a dark and grimy feel that you just can't deny.
How did you first got in touch with the brazilian music and how it influenced you?
Artistically, I think there are certain things in music that just choose you. I have no way to tell you why I feel such a connection to Brazilian music. If I had to guess, I can say my vinyl collection has pushed the sound on to me and then I went on to learn how to play certain instruments like bass, quica, congas, bongos, guiro, etc.  and perhaps it's the Weat African influence ou can hear throughout the tunes. Great artists like Azymuth, Joyce, and Marcos Valle are amazing with their work... They have inspired me to do a Samba album that I am still working through. I can't wait to share it!
Can you tell us more about the Samba album?
I'm sampling mainly 70s samba and adding other live elements and will like to be out in January 2015
2015 is shaping up to be busy. I have a house album coming along with a follow-up EP on Mark Farina's GLA label. There are a number of other things in the works with artists I respect and whom have graciously reached out to me and expressed interest to work together.
Five tracks that are hot right now?
2. Rhode 59 - Tony Wardan / RomazÂ
3. Dancing with Don - Demarkus LewisÂ
4. Liquiddeep - You, We, I - Karizma
5. First Kiss - Marc Evans (Luyo Mix)
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