Miss Nine was born in Germany as Kristin Schrot and at the age of 16, she started her career – not as a DJ, but as a model. Shortly thereafter, she secured a worldwide contract with Elite Model Management. After moving to Amsterdam, she discovered the art of DJ’ing and her passion for music eventually led her become a DJ as well.
In 2003, only a few months after touching the decks for the first time, she became a resident DJ at the legendary Motion parties where she evolved as an artist and DJ while playing alongside masters such as John Digweed, Dave Seaman, Nick Warren and James Zabiela. 2005 was also the year that Miss Nine took to the decks as the youngest artist at the 10th edition of Dance Valley (renowned Dutch Dance Festival). This allowed Miss Nine to enter the forefront of the international DJ scene for the first time.
Ever since then, Miss Nine has established herself on the dance music scene quite remarkably. With her eclectic taste in music, ranging from energetic grooves with plenty of vocals to a deeper, progressive sound, Miss Nine is known to turn heads and move feet wherever she performs. She has performed all across the globe and interestingly, also graced the main stage of the Ultra Music Festival in Miami this year, joining a line-up including industry heavyweights such as Tiesto and David Guetta.
We had the pleasure of interviewing the talented producer/DJ prior to her tour of India. Hit past the break now, to know what Miss Nine had to tell us about her thoughts on her upcoming visit to India, how she being a model found herself in the music business & more!
TBB: Welcome to thebanginbeats.com, thank you for taking time out to speak with us. To begin, could you tell us how from being a model you found your way into the music business? Any experiences you’d like to share with us that inspired you to take up music as a career?
Miss Nine: I became a deejay back in 2003. My boyfriend was a deejay and he taught me how to play on turntables. I really liked it and fell in love with dance music. That’s how it all started. Soon after, I played on events across Europe next to artists such as John Digweed, James Zabiela and Nick Warren. These were my first steps into the music business.
TBB: The Grammy award winning duo, Deep Dish have been said to have played a great role in bringing you to the forefront of the international dance music scene for the first time. Could you tell us a little about the role they played and the relationship you share with them presently?
Miss Nine: At the end of 2005, Deep Dish asked me to join them on their world tour. The guys taught me a lot during two years of touring. I’m very grateful for their support, this tour definitely took me to the next level as a deejay. Presently I talk with the guys from Deep Dish on whatsapp or we meet up if we are in the same place during touring.
TBB: Through your career, you have also gone on to setup your very own imprint, ‘925 Music’. What prompted you to establish your own record label? What kind of music do you aim to promote and feature on your label?
Miss Nine: 925 Music is my label, which started in 2008. I wanted to have my own label and decide what music I like and would like to release. We released several kinds of music over the years; the progressive sound from artists like Shiloh, Luke Chable and Donatello, but also the powerful big-room sound from artists like Vince Moogin, Sebastian Bronk and David Puentez. 925 Music also releases an ‘Around The World’ compilation every year. ‘Colours Around The World 03 – Mixed By Miss Nine’ is the latest edition and presents my current sound. Our upcoming release ‘Gregor Porter – Melody’ is a good example of the musical diversity of 925 Music. I’m proud to see that the label is growing slowly bigger and bigger.
TBB: Being a female artist, would you say the industry is dominated by, male producer/DJ’s? How difficult is it to be a woman in the music industry?
Miss Nine: It’s not a problem for me and I am not consistently aware of the fact there are more guys than girls in DJ land. The dance industry is from origin a real guys world, but it’s starting to change lately. Female deejays are getting more respect nowadays, which make it easier to enter the dance scene. I’m happy with this development.
TBB: Furthermore, how difficult is it to balance being a successful DJ and a supermodel at the same time?
Miss Nine: I’m lucky to combine both jobs. When on tour, my management schedules model shoots and interviews on the day before or after the gig. Hereby I can manage to do the two jobs I love.
TBB: You’re set to tour India soon. Having been to India in the past, tell us, what attracts you to the country and what do you think about the dance music scene here?
Miss Nine: I’ve played in India several times, and I’m a big fan of the country. It’s amazing to see how dance music has developed in India over the years. Performing in India is one big party; the people on the dance floor go crazy. Can’t wait to be back!
TBB: Being an artist who has her own monthly radio show, ‘Nine Sessions’, it would be very intriguing to know, do you feel radio show’s or podcasts play an important role in establishing an artist further on the scene and helping him or her grow as an artist in the industry?
Miss Nine: A radio show is an important tool for dance artists nowadays. I don’t think a radio show will help an artist grow explicitly, but it will contribute to the artists’ profile for sure. Most important requirement is to showcase the true unique identity of the artist in the show.
TBB: We know it may be a little tough, but could you describe the experience of playing on the main stage at the majestic, ‘Ultra Music Festival’? Were you nervous when you learned that you would be playing on a stage of that magnitude?
Miss Nine: In one word, amazing! It was a dream came true. The festival simply breathes EDM, an incredible feeling. I was a bit nervous of course, but more out of adrenaline and excitement. Can’t wait to play on the festival again next year.
TBB: Dj-ing, managing your label and modeling. What appeals to you the most and why?
Miss Nine: I simply can’t choose between those three. I’m in a lucky position to do the jobs I’m equally motivated and enthusiastic about.
TBB: Could you tell us about any of your upcoming releases, remixes or collaborations which are set to be released in the near future?
Miss Nine: I’m working on various projects at the moment. On the end of July, I went to London to work in the studio on new tunes with several singers and producers. The snippets of these projects sound great already. My next single will be an uplifting big-room follow-up of ‘Turn Up The Love’. For now I can’t say more so keep an eye on my social media for more info…
TBB: Being thebanginbeats.com, we have to ask you our traditional question; tell us your top 3 current #bangin tracks?
Miss Nine: 1. Gregor Potter – Melody
2. Francesco Rossi – Paper Aeroplane (Tom Staar Remix)
3. Dotstripe – You Don’t Have To (Niconé & Sascha Braemer Remix)
TBB: To conclude, any final words for your fans here in India?
Miss Nine: To celebrate to be back on Indian grounds again, I decided to bring some surprise give a ways. Make sure you don’t miss this! See you on the dance floor.
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