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Grooves without Boundaries: Inside Soul Supreme\u2019s Sonic Lab<\/h2>\n

Soul Supreme isn\u2019t just a producer; he\u2019s a groove scientist, blending the DNA of jazz, funk, and hip-hop into tracks that hit your soul and keep your head nodding.<\/span>
\n<\/span>With each cut, he turns nostalgia into something fresh. His sound is unmistakable\u2014raw keys, sharp drums, and a vibe that bridges eras without losing its edge.<\/p>\n

A few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of a close encounter with the man behind the music, for a long and pleasant chat. No wonder we\u2019re stepping into Soul Supreme\u2019s world to bring his science to the Production Specs column. <\/span><\/p>\n

From his creative rituals to the beats and culture that shaped his approach to music and life, we\u2019re here to uncover the alchemy behind his sound. If you\u2019re about digging deeper and doper<\/em>, this one\u2019s for you. Also, if you haven’t yet, check his latest release at Bandcamp<\/a>. You won’t be deceived.<\/span><\/p>\n

Welcome to Stretto Blaster, Soul Supreme. First and foremost, please feel free to introduce yourself to our readers.<\/h3>\n

Hi, I\u2019m Soul Supreme. I\u2019m a producer, pianist, arranger, and composer. I love making music in all its forms. Based in Amsterdam, my work is rooted in blending everything I love about music\u2014and for me, it all comes back to the soul.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s jazz, hip hop, samba, or house, I\u2019m drawn to anything with soul. My goal in everything I create is to ensure you can feel the soul, honesty, and awe in the music. It\u2019s always a reflection of what I feel.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is your first memory about being interested in music?<\/h3>\n

I can\u2019t pinpoint exactly when my love for music started, but it was always present in my life. My mom is a hobbyist pianist\u2014she plays just for fun\u2014and my dad has a deep love for music, so there was always music playing in the house.<\/span><\/p>\n

One vivid memory I have from childhood is watching <\/span>Austin Powers<\/span><\/i> on TV. It\u2019s a random story, but Marvin Gaye\u2019s \u201cLet\u2019s Get It On\u201d started playing in one scene. The moment I heard it, I thought, <\/span>\"<\/span><\/i>Oh sh*<\/span>t, I don\u2019t know anything like this, but I <\/span>need<\/span><\/em> to know more music like this!<\/em>\u201d. That was around 1999 or 2000, and I didn\u2019t know much about soul music at the time. That song just completely captured my attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another standout moment was hearing \u201cBonita Applebum<\/em>\u201d for the first time. I was on a bus, listening to a CD player, and I had burned A Tribe Called Quest\u2019s first album onto a disc. That track hit me in a way that felt transformative. Those moments sparked something in me, deepening my connection to music and pushing me to explore more.<\/span><\/p>\n

And when did you start playing? I guess you were already playing an instrument before learning about soul music.<\/h3>\n

I played some music as a kid, but I was never too serious about it. I didn\u2019t know any music theory until much later in life. However, because I had a teacher when I was young, I developed right-hand shapes and a kind of muscle memory. Over time, though, I stopped playing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even so, I was always listening to music. It\u2019s something I\u2019ve done for as long as I can remember. As I got older, I explored other creative outlets like b-boying and graffiti. Through those, I learned about breaks and samples, which eventually connected back to music. B-boying, in particular, revolves around music\u2014it\u2019s all about the beats, the classic breaks, and the essence of hip-hop culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Playing and producing music was always in the back of my mind, like something I knew I would get into eventually. During high school, I tried to revisit the keys and learn more, but between writing graffiti and dancing, I didn\u2019t have enough time to commit to it. It took some time, but the pieces all came together in their way.<\/span><\/p>\n\"soul\n

And you were already based in Amsterdam?<\/h3>\n

No, I’m from Jerusalem originally, but I’ve lived in Amsterdam long enough now.<\/span><\/p>\n

So you were discovering breakdance, graffiti and all of that while back in Israel, right?<\/h3>\n

Yes, there was a small but dedicated scene, and for me, it was a time of discovery. Everything felt new\u2014I remember discovering James Brown and A Tribe Called Quest at the same time, or Bill Evans and Jeru The Damaja.<\/p>\n

That experience shaped how I think about music. For me, it\u2019s all connected. Genres and borders are useful for context and understanding history, but when it comes to how I feel and experience music, those lines don\u2019t exist. It\u2019s all part of the same larger conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n

I like this approach. So, what was your first production released ever?<\/h3>\n

In 2013, I bought an MPC and started producing, but the first thing I released with a label was in 2018 with Star Creature, under a different name, Love’s High<\/i>, and it was a modern funk boogie kind of record.<\/p>\n