In the constantly pulsing heart of electronic dance music (EDM), innovation is not just embraced; it’s the beat we all dance to. During the recent maritime music festival ‘It’s the Ship‘, We had the chance to dive deep into a conversation with Curt Cameruci, famously known as Flosstradamus. Aboard this voyage of musical discovery, we talked about everything from the evolution of EDM to AI’s role in music and the importance of authentic connections with fans.
“Genres come back around,” Flosstradamus notes, his 18-year career giving weight to his words. He’s seen the ebb and flow of music trends, and now with a gleam in his eye, he predicts AI will shape the next tide. “AI is the next wave of what this will be,” he states, affirming his involvement in the future of music through his company Rubin, which is pioneering voice cloning technology. “AI music is not just a possibility—it’s the imminent future,” he says, hinting at a future where the lines between creator and creation blur intriguingly.
Flosstradamus sees these new tools as a bridge rather than a barrier, connecting the past to the future. His company Rubin doesn’t just clone voices; it aims to become a supportive platform in the industry, much like how Spotify transformed the music landscape post-Napster. “We’re trying to make the Spotify for the Napster moment right now,” he explains, signaling a move toward a harmonious relationship between AI and artists.
For the Gen Z DIYers out there, Flosstradamus has this advice: “Embrace the next technology.” With platforms like YouTube and TikTok at your fingertips, he believes in leveraging the latest to elevate your creativity. “It’ll make your career go further or help you make and create things so much easier,” he encourages.
Addressing the “playlist culture,” Flosstradamus presents a layered perspective. While playlists can skyrocket a single track’s streams, they might also obscure the artist behind the music. “They’re almost more fans of that playlist than of the artist,” he laments, touching on the challenge of forming a lasting artist-fan bond in the digital age.
His take on influence is refreshing; it’s not confined to electronic music alone. The fusion of hip-hop vibes with dance beats marks his unique sound. “I’m open-minded to whatever genre is being played,” he says, reinforcing his adaptive and wide-reaching approach to creating music.
Flosstradamus already sees his impact in the industry, with timeless tracks that continue to resonate across speakers and festivals alike. “If it ends tomorrow, I think I’ve done my part,” he says, content yet driven, his legacy intertwined with the beats that fuel the party spirit.
Always on the lookout for fresh talent, he gives a shoutout to emerging artists like Viperactive and Trxggx, signaling that the future of trap music is in capable hands. As for collaborations, he’s interested in exploring the potential of AI, transforming influencers into pop stars with voice cloning technology.
Confronting creative roadblocks with grace, he finds his muse in life’s diverse experiences, from nature to cinema, ensuring his music remains as fluid and dynamic as life itself.
As the interview wrapped up, Flosstradamus reflected on the uniqueness of performing at sea, comparing the ship’s vibe to the wild abandon of Las Vegas. “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” he quips, and it seems the same unspoken rule applies to the musical revelry at sea.
Flosstradamus’s journey reminds us that in an industry fueled by “the latest and greatest,” it’s the artists who navigate change with authenticity and adaptability that truly make waves. And whether on land or at sea, the party goes on, with Flosstradamus at the helm, steering us into the future one beat at a time.
