"Brazil is the next Ibiza" is the plaudit which is starting to infiltrate clubland. From dance mags to djs, many are citing the Southern American land to be the future of hedonist holidays. Most of the big names have praised its virtues of incredible crowds, amazing clubs, fab beaches, fantastic home-grown talent and the cheap cost of living. But will it really ever be a threat to the the European clubbing mecca, Ibiza? Who knows? One person who has a good idea is top Brazilian DJ, Vitor Lima.
Crowned by Brazil’s magazine equivalent to Mixmag to be best progressive house DJ for two years running, and alikened to Fatboy Slim, Vitor is about to make his UK debut at Innovate on Saturday 21st January. How lucky are we? He’ll join fellow Brazilian country mate Eduardo Herrera to help transform South London into an centre of hot blooded latino action.
One thing is for sure that once you’ve read the interview and seen this dude play you’ll be hitting the pages of www.expedia.comquicker than a rabbit let loose in a carrot shop.
You are one of the ever growing number of Brazilian djs who is currently making their mark on the European dance scene. Why do you think this is?
After a long period, Brazil is finally in the worldwide music scene. When the big foreign djs starting coming to Brazil, the local djs started to improve their work. But everything is still fresh over here, and this is the main diference about the Brazilian djs: we’ve all got loads of energy to keep the music scene growing. That’s why I think Brazilian djs have a chance in Europe. For us it’s about the music and the crowd, whereas many of the huge European djs are only interested in fame and money.
Your style is to mix things up between techno, house and trance, which has led you to be compared to djs like Fat Boy Slim. Is this style typical of Brazil?
I don’t think it’s a Brazilian thing, it’s personal to me... I really don’t like to have a label or to play only one kind of music. I just try to pick the best techno, progressive, trance and house tunes and mix them together. It might sound nuts but it works really well on the dancefloor.
Many are tipping Brazil as the next Ibiza as a clubbing destination. Do you agree with this view?
Yes, I do! But I think Brazil is much better than Ibiza. The structure of the country can support much more clubbers than Ibiza; the local djs are amazing; and Brazil has thousands more kilometers of beach than the whole of Europe! Please come to Brazil!!! Nobody will ever go back to Ibiza!
If I were to go there on holiday which clubs, and which djs should I check out?
You must go to D-edge in Sao Paulo on a Thursday and enjoy the best progressive night in the country. Then go to South Brazil and spend a weekend, or if possible, a month, in Balneário Camboriú — the truly Brazilian Ibiza. It has beautiful beaches and really great clubs such as Ibiza, Warung and Case. Check-out the local heroes such as Leozinho and Fabricio Peçanha or the great European djs like Layo and Bushwaca, Hernan Cattaneo, Mauro Picotto and others that come to this city every year.
How does it differ from Ibiza?
As I said before, I do believe that Brazil has a much better structure to receive tourists than Ibiza. And of course everything is much, much cheaper than any place in Europe!
What is it about clubbing in Brazil which makes it so great?
The Brazilian crowd is amazing. The vibe and energy of the people is unique. And of course all the most wanted girls and boys are Brazilian.
You’re only 23 , but have played in UK, Ibiza, Brazil and Ayia Napa and you’ve been crowned “Best Progressive DJ” in Brazil. How did you come about this title?
The title was given by the most important magazine in Brazil. Every year the readers choose their favorite djs, clubs and parties. Fortunately I was choosen as the Best Progressive DJ for two years in a row! But I really don’t think that I’m the best prog dj in the country, there’s a lot of talent that deserves to share this title with me.
Have you played in the UK before? What are your thoughts in the UK scene compared to back home?
I’ve never been to the UK. It’s a dream come true. Everything started over there, with the summer of love.... All the DJs are always keen to know what is happening in the UK. It’s a huge pleasure to be part of this history. I think London will be really crazy, cause the people are much more used to electronic music than the Brazilian crowd. I must say a huge thank you to Never Enough Maria, DJ Michael Redina, DJ Ed Real and all my friends that helped me in my first UK gig ever!
I’m told you are also about to launch a new live PA tour. What are you plans for this?
I’m trying to do something diferent... I want to do a set with a real live band, more organic than electronic. I'm doing auditions with musicians and I will probably start this project after July. But my third album will be soon available in Brazilian stores!
You’ve played alongside people such as Tiesto, Paul Oakenfold, Pete Tong and John ‘00’ Fleming, Who is your personal DJing hero?
It depends on what mood I am... Lately I’m really looking foward to play alongside Steve Angello (and this will happen in a few months at the Skol Beats Festival in Sao Paulo). In my opinion he’s the best at the moment. But I have really enjoyed meeting Giles Peterson and Laurent Garnier. I can say that these two djs made me see music in a diferent way.
Due to huge public demand, Innovate are proud to kick of the New Year with a bang by showcasing 3 of London’s favourite DJs on one massive night.
Nick Sentience and Phil Reynolds have consistently rocked club after club around the globe for the past 5 years. Expect no less than their absolute best for their London residency and be prepared to hear tomorrow’s anthems today!
Fresh from a blinding year playing at super clubs such as Amnesia, Gallery, Dance Valley and SW4, Ian Betts will be showing everyone once again why he is a trance force set for domination.
Hosting the Ice Box is the fabulous and charismatic Maria – Never Enough with whom it’s “always time to have fun!” Maria is one of London’s most notorious party animals has hand selected the her favourite House, Electro, Tek House, Breaks & Brazilian DJs guaranteed to get the party going.
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ONE : THE OFFICIAL *FREE* PRE-PARTY 21/01/06 @ THE SOUTHSIDE BAR. 3PM-11PM.
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DJS: Gavin McFarland, K.A.R.L. Conrad, Mat Lock, Shimmer, 2 Phunked Up and more ...
F @ FIRE : THE OFFICIAL AFTER-PARTY 5.30AM-12.30PM. £8 WITH FLYER. MOTD.
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ICE BOX HOSTED BY: NEVER ENOUGH
“It’s always time to have fun!” Eduardo Herrera (Kinky Mambo)
Vitor Lima (Water Republic-Brazil)
Mike Redina (Nrgflow Collective)
DJ Moni (Solid Kiss)
From: JC-TAKTIKALon 12th Jan 2006 15:16.23 SKOL Beats all the way!
From: Dickon Lawson 12th Jan 2006 15:26.05 great to see some fresh blood being injected into things! Well done Innovate.
From: Kikoon 12th Jan 2006 17:11.49 You all are more than welcomed to our beloved country. Unfortunately I can't make Innovate on the 21st. Guess why? I'm going back to BRAZIL!!!
Jokes apart, great interview. I'm glad to know that dance music is growing over there, with such young and already experient DJs responsible for that.
From: Gordanon 12th Jan 2006 17:13.23 Played at Ibiza and raved to Adam Beyer under Christ's statue similar to the Rio one but in Balneario - pure extacy!
Brazil is already larger than you think!
Welcome to London Vitor & good luck!
Beleza!
From: Mariaon 12th Jan 2006 17:21.04 Vitor will come from Brazil next Thursday only to play at Never Enough room and them he will play at Twist in the morning. Hope to see you all there.
From: anushka007on 12th Jan 2006 17:28.56 This all sounds great and I will be there to watch him go
From: Mike Redinaon 12th Jan 2006 17:42.13 I have had the privilege of sharing the booth with Vitor many times and he never fails to impress, he really is a top Dj, this is going to be a very special treat for everyone!! Special thanks to Maria (www.neverenoughevents.com) for sorting all this out!
Hope too see you all in the ice box for a great night!
From: Nikki Son 13th Jan 2006 00:01.07 Fantasic interview! What a smooth character. I'm looking forward top getting down to the Brazilian beats @ Innovate and I hope there are loads of lovely Brazilian peps there cause they know how to party!!
Nx
From: Innovateon 13th Jan 2006 14:13.59 Welcome to London Vitor. Is sounds like we are all in for a treat. We look forward to playing host to you at Innovate on the 21st. See you on the dance floor.
From: Nrgflowon 14th Jan 2006 02:52.27 Top notch interview. Welcome to London from all the Nrgflow Crew.
Really looking forward to your set and finally getting to meet up. Is going to be a weekend to remember!! Only 7 days to go...
From: twiston 15th Jan 2006 02:32.16 looking forward to hearing him in our Twist Arcade room.
Twist has a strong Brazilian contingency and I'm sure this will be an extra special treat for them as well as us.
From: Dj Alec Fasanion 19th Jan 2006 23:45.25 Good to see other Brazilian Djs playing here.
Congratulations for the interview.
Your Brazilian description is perfect. Camboriu is amazing and every Dj should play there at list once to understand what you are talking about.
I’ll be there to watch you and Eduardo Herrera.
Quebra tudooooooo brother!!!!!!! Hehe
This is a Brazilian expression that means BREAK EVERYTHING (in a very good meaning, of course) or something like that.
Good luck!!!
From: Gustavo FRICKENon 21st Jan 2006 23:49.15 Aeee! Mantenha o som no máximo!!! VALEU!
From: Richard Launchon 23rd Jan 2006 14:22.33 Good meeting you at The Gallery Vitor...!
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great to see some fresh blood being injected into things! Well done Innovate.
and I will be there to watch him go 
and I hope there are loads of lovely Brazilian peps there cause they know how to party!!
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