Jaeza – Behind the Scenes of ‘if you like to go fast’

Fresh off the release of ‘if you like to go fast,’ duo Jaeza continue to shape their identity within Electronic Music, blending groove-focused energy with an evolving approach in the studio. In this behind-the-scenes interview, they open up about how the track came together, their collaborative workflow, and the details behind its energetic arrangement. Offering insight into how they approach their music and what drives their ambitions as they continue building their catalogue, we get to know Jaeza more deeply as they sit down in conversation with us.

Hi Jaeza, how are you both doing?

Great, never better

Tell us about the starting point for this track – what sparked the idea when you first sat down in the studio?

You know, this is one of those strange tracks that sort of came together while we were working on another track, so we didn’t have a set plan when we went into the studio.

Were there any unexpected sounds, samples, or tools that ended up shaping the final version of the track?

Yeah definitely. The meat of the bassline was actually the bassline we had made for a different song. To make a really long story short, we were messing around with it and decided that it deserved its own song altogether, so we bounced it out into its own track and changed some of the notes and timbre until you got what you’re hearing today. 

How much of the track was created in real-time collaboration versus building ideas separately? Did this one come together quickly or unfold over time?

This one definitely gradually unfolded over time. It took a little back and forth, but it was mostly Josh’s creation. He had a vision, and he went for it, and we’re glad he did.

There’s a distinct hypnotic bounce throughout—how did you build that rhythmic momentum while keeping the mix clean and uncluttered?

That hypnotic bounce came from that same bassline we stole from another one of our tracks. We felt like it had this cool, swung groove to it, and we couldn’t quite make it work with our other song. We messed around for a while with some different ideas, and eventually we found a cool timbre that has this sort of bouncy feel to it that matched the vibe of the bassline, and it just took off from there.

Creatively speaking, what did you take away from making this track that’s shaping how you approach your next projects?

Try not to get too lost in the weeds. Just finish tracks.

Is there a particular moment in the track-maybe a sound, transition, or detail-that you’re especially proud of?

The second drop is really fun. There’s a tape stop on a snap that really accentuates the hook coming in.

How did you approach the vocal to make sure it matched the track’s overall feel?

Honestly, the vocal loop we had come across weeks before and couldn’t really decide what to do with it, but we liked the vibe.

Once our grooving bassline came together, I think something just clicked in Josh’s head, and he went back to that vocal loop from weeks before and threw them together, and the rest is history.

As you continue to define your sound, how do you stay rooted in your identity while remaining open to new influences? 

It’s hard because we like so many different genres and styles and can feel somewhat limited at times because we might make a song that strays from our “sound”, but we try to pursue those tracks regardless, sort of as practice, because they can lead to cool things. Case and point is, “if you like to go fast”. It helps to have two people as well, to sort of keep the other in check and say: hey, this isn’t quite on brand, but it’s cool, you know?

Looking ahead, where do you hope your journey takes you next? What ambitions are currently guiding your path in Electronic Music?

It could never hurt to play some big festivals! In the meantime, we’re just trying to get better every day and keep making more music that’s better, smoother, etc.

As Jaeza continue to refine their sound and embrace new creative challenges, ‘if you like to go fast’ stands as another step in their pursuit towards artistic growth and sonic exploration. With each release, the duo build momentum while staying true to the energy that drives their music, focusing on fostering connections across the Electronic Music landscape and sharing their signature sound with new listeners. So, with their journey continuing to unfold, be sure to keep an eye on what comes next by following Jaeza across social media for the latest news and updates. 

Listen and Buy ‘if you like to go fast’ Now:

https://www.beatport.com/release/if-you-like-to-go-fast/5095794 
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