 28/03/2007 Helmut Josef Geier is known for being many things. Fashion victim, scene builder and International Deejay Gigolo record label head honcho to name a few, but mainly as German techno house don DJ Hell. From punk and new wave to house and hip hop, his back catalogue is an impressive one with a smart production career to boot. Following in the footsteps of Tiefschwarz and Freeform Five, Hell has produced the latest in the Misch Masch compilation series which features a mix and a remix selection from the gigolo, where tracks from Laurent Garnier and Dave Clarke sit quite comfortably next to the likes of Grace Jones and P Diddy.
Would you say your Misch Masch compilation is a representation of where you are right now musically?
Correct. That’s the way I'm going right now…the road everything starts in is back in the 80's and comes around the corner again. I like to listen to all of this music from the past but playing it in the clubs is not my cup of tea.
Name one track that inspired your career in music.
'I Feel Love' by Donna Summer.
What does an International Deejay Gigolo do on their day off?
Look for some quiet moments. Being alone is the highest form of this attraction.
Where do you enjoy playing out most and why?
I enjoy every night, every festival, every club, every private party, every fashion show, every studio action… all of them are special.
There has been a real resurgence in new wave and punk bands over the past few years - do you feel that these acts merely copycats or are they as good as original bands like The Clash?
Are you kidding me? The Clash were a once in a lifetime band. Just listen to Radio Clash or London Calling. The music industry killed them and as they said, don’t come between the chemistry of four great friends, like they were. But there are lots of great new bands like Muse, The Rapture and LCD Soundsystem who keep the fire burning.
You've had a long and fruitful career as a producer, label boss and DJ - what more do you feel you would like to achieve?
I feel like it all just started and now I am in the position the start the real deal.
Finally, which do you love more - music or fashion?
Music and fashion have always been the passions of my life!
'MISCH MASCH VOLUME 3' MIXED BY DJ HELL IS OUT NOW (FOUR MUSIC)
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