On ‘Working Bollywood a score would be cool’

English Dj-songwriter Guy James Robin aka Jonas Blue is in love with India. “I have visited India a few times. It’s a wonderful country, and I can’t wait to come back and perform. I am familiar with Indian music, too,” says Blue, as he goes on to talk about his Bollywood aspirations: “I have [heard a few Hindi film songs]. Working on a Bollywood score mixed with the Jonas Blue sound could be a cool idea at some point.”

He is best known for his dance-pop and tropical house productions. Ask what he really likes about these genres, and he shares, “The elements of positivity and happiness make me love these sounds so much. If I can see people be happy, smile and sing to my music, I feel like I’ve done my job.”

India is a wonderful country, and I can’t wait to come back and perform. JONAS BLUE, Dj-songwriter

With so many big DJS and music producers ruling the electronic dance music (EDM) scene, one might assume that the ones starting out must feel tremendous pressure to make a mark. Did he feel the same when he started out in 2015? “When you’re starting out, you’re still exploring the ideas of what and who you can be. So, in the beginning, there isn’t much pressure, but more creativity. When you are a few years in, however, it’s important to have developed a sound that is your trademark,” shares the 32-year-old, who has collaborated with the likes of DJS Tiësto and MK.

Recalling why working with Tiësto was special, Blue says, “He’s one of the first people that put EDM on the map in a ‘rockstar’ kind of way, so it was always a goal to work with him. We finally did on our song, Ritual, with Rita Ora (British singer).” And collaborating with someone of Tiësto and Ora’s stature wasn’t intimidating, but fun. “I prefer to do everything myself... But when someone like Tiësto or MK wants to collaborate, I know they’ll add something to what I’m doing,” he ends.