![]() Although I grew up far away from Portugal, my childhood had a strong Portuguese influence with a very firm connection to that culture. Born in Portugal, yet brought up in Cologne: do you feel this upbringing influenced how you became connected with music and ultimately how you began to DJ and produce? There’s certainly a lot more to your life story which people might not be aware of - apart from the few times you’ve spoken about it on social media. Routines - they’ve become more important than ever in these crazy times, I guess. ![]() Good morning and thanks for having me! I'm sipping on some freshly squeezed juice, which has become a morning ritual. Good morning Rafael and welcome to our coffee break! What are you sipping on currently? Living life back home in lockdown, discussing the backstories behind his upcoming EP on Isolate and finding focus on the exact sets which helped define his sound, Melodic Diggers settled down for a long and unwinding coffee to tap into the brain and thoughts of this multi-trick artist. A blend of Portuguese-born but German-raised, Da Cruz’s select but impressive production catalogue has always seemed to catch the ear differently over the past ten years rightly so given the contrast in his cultural DNA to upbringing and its effect on his life view - of course all adding to the charm of an individual who seems to juggle everything and anything all so effortlessly before our eyes. Here one person not only creates perfectly-poised progressive tracks, but he’s a strong writing pen behind one of Germany’s leading electronic music magazines, a long-time resident for Gewölbe club in Cologne and a co-founder for his newest side venture - a travel experience company. ![]() Can you define Rafael Da Cruz? Quite simply, the answer is no.
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