Martial Simon known as a DJ, producer, booking agent, and label head has garnered the attention of A-list celebrities over the course of years. He is the founder of SET Artist Management in which he books 200 DJs weekly at venues across North America.
His label Get Set Records started last year in which he launched “Kryptonite” as his debut single. His previous track “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” has had over 150,000+ streams, and 200+ radio station plays worldwide and received 2M+ Tik Tok plays. I had a chance to catch up with Martial Simon to ask about his newest cover “You Keep Me Hangin On”, label, and of course, being a booking agent.
As a DJ since 1993, I have been involved in all phases of music and music production. From mixtapes to CDs, to radio, to mix shows, to live streams and performances. In college, I was a communication major, so I was able to elevate my talents with studio work for TV, Radio, and Film. It was only a matter of time until I focused those talents 100% on music production.
I was always a huge fan of the original (The Supremes) and the remake (Kim Wilde). So, I wanted to create a new take on an old classic with an electro-dance twist. I like to remake classic hits that have been overlooked and this was on top of my list.
Oh Boy, I mean who doesn’t love Footloose or the soundtrack? This was also a classic case of an overlooked hit. I wanted to remake it and stay true to the driving force of the original vocal with a pop dance EDM feel.
I start by creating lists and writing down all of my ideas. I then research each idea and come up with another smaller list. The ones that just stand out and speak to me are the ones that I focus on. When it comes time for the studio, I start with covering the vocals first. Then mapping out any elements I want to use from the original. From there the record becomes clear and the direction I go in.
Crowd-pleasing. As a DJ I like to appeal to the masses. I believe in that same philosophy for making records.
My record release party for Keep Me Hangin’ On is this Sunday, July 4th at Southampton Social Club in the Hamptons, NY. I perform out there every weekend all Summer. Upcoming shows are at Bounce Beach in Montauk, Memory Motel in Montauk, and on August 1st, I am headlining the Electric Pool EDM party at Foxwoods Liquid Sundays in Connecticut.
The label is geared toward Electro Dance/Pop and Slap House. As we funnel new talent into the label, I plan on expanding deeper, showcasing each artist’s talent.
I wanted to build a team of talent that can perform for clients at any level. From nightclubs to lounges, restaurants, main stage festivals, and events.
Stay humble and be available. Listen to the client. Most importantly, match the correct talent with the correct gig and set all your talent up for success.
I plan on releasing a new record every 2 months. My next record will be out around Labor Day 2021. By January 2022, I plan on releasing 3 more records. And sometime next year I will release an album.
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