A series where music lovers share some of their hidden gems.

Number 78 is by Session 4000 (Ojoomusic), a Belgian selector based in Ghent.

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Tell me about your musical roots

Well, I grew up in a little town called Hannut, and they had parties with more commercial music, and it's from where I come from. We had a club called “The Beach,” and a bar called “Le Forum,” and by chance, my best friend was the son of the owner, Philou, who knew my dad as well. I started going there really young, watching the DJs, and my interest in this was nonstop, growing bigger and bigger. Those DJs could beat-match but mostly needed to feel the audience what to play at what time, etc.I started playing at 13, went to the parties until like 1 a.m. sometimes more when I told my parents I was sleeping at a friend’s place and we went out all night Hahaha.From that, I got my first gig experience at 14 in front of 1,500 people. Those kinds of experiences are still helpful right now because I’ve known for a long time what it is to face a crowd. After that, I discovered “real techno” because of my brother, who passed away a few years ago, with his many sets and compilations he got over the years. Without him, I wouldn’t have found my passion. I need to mention this because every gig is also for him, to thank him for showing me this, even if this world wasn’t for him anymore.

What is your favourite place to dig and why?

For sure, Crevette Records. I spent hours there when I was living in Brussels, and Pil, the owner, is one of my favorite humans ever and an amazing DJ.Walrus is a legend; one of my personal heroes, even if it took time to really connect but nowadays, with the touring life, his experience and tips have become really important for me. They are always up to help you, and the selection is unbeatable. Can you get a better team? Besides that, I love to go to Sono Ventura. Renaud is also a legend for me he was the first to book me in a big club the now-defunct and amazing Libertine Supersport! He made something really special with this shop, and he knows what’s good to sell!Now, living in Ghent, I’m going daily to Lab23 and Music Mania. Every time I go to Lab23, I find something that stays in my bag and gets spun a lot. There are some B-sides to discover, and the shop is nonstop evolving. Thomas deserves this mention for all the love and work he’s putting into it!
Music Mania doesn’t need to be introduced anymore, but I found a second home there :)And also, in every city I get the chance to play, I need to go record shopping it’s vital, and it’s a luxury to get this chance! And yeah, getting lost on Discogs for sure Haha.

What do you listen to when you want to chill?

I love to listen to old-school hip hop.I found this channel, “Nicola Armelin,” and it’s just a bliss.

There’s always a playlist with sets and podcasts. I’m also a big fan of jazz fusion and liquid drum & bass.I don’t have a lot of time to chill, to be honest, since I’m working, playing, producing, and spending time with my girlfriend (hahaha), but when I can, yeah some good old LTJ Bukem does the job!

Can you share with me your favourite podcast at the moment?

I’m not a big podcast or set listener, but when I get the chance, it’s mostly to check my Belgian fellas!The last set of my buddy Ben Kamal for Kia’s Animalia  is amazing:

Kuba97, at the moment in Japan, is a mesmerizing trip:

and THE set I’ve listened to the most in my life is definitely Sugar Free for RA.

I’m not just saying this because she was one of the first to support me and give me attention but she just kills it every time and even though she doesn’t need the mention, she deserves it. That set changed the way I make and play music. It’s just so good, it's hard to describe.This morning, on my way to Lisbon, I listened to the latest set by Tiago Marques for Pene’s imprint Odysea, and there’s something special about it! Pene never disappoints, and she proves it once again