Snax (Box Office Poison) Interviewed and In The Mix

American born / Berlin based musician, producer and performer Snax has just released a new single on his own Random Records imprint. Instead of his own artist name, the single – "One Good Thing" – has been released under the Box Office Poison moniker. It's a buoyant house music experience, further fueled by the accomplished and pleasing vocals of Adam Joseph, and accompanied by remixes from Jad & The Ladyboy and BonomoLeMagass (a duo consisting of Snax and ex-Manhooker frontman Mavin LeMagass). You can listen to a preview of the single HERE.

Snax just sent us a new Box Office Poison DJ mix that we're eager to listen to, but first we asked the busy DJ / producer to answer a few questions:

First of all, why Box Office Poison?

Snax: Joan had a meeting with Mr. Mayer who unceremoniously dumped her from her contract at MGM Pictures. The reason? ‘Critics have labeled you BOX OFFICE POISON’ was his cold and heartless explanation.

In a rage, Joan destroyed her rose garden, while her adopted children looked on in horror. Tina, bring me the ax!

What makes a Box Office Poison release different than a Snax release?

Snax: Snax releases are electronic soul / pop. To me, pop is a hybrid and distillation of all my influences, which are many.

Box Office Poison on the other hand is pure house … and all that entails. The passion, the heat, the sweat. I wanted to create an outlet to release no nonsense beat music. There are elements of pop structure, but the point is to keep it loose, free, and totally for the dance floor.

How did Adam Joseph become involved? Is he a regular collaborator with Box Office Poison?

Snax: I met Adam Joseph when he did a live / DJ set at the notorious Pork party in Berlin. My good friend Brian Claflin (may he rest in peace) asked me to fill in for his usual hosting spot that night. Brian said, ‘I think you’ll like this guy.’

I was a bit concerned when I realized Adam was about to do a Whitney Houston cover, but as soon as he opened his mouth I was hooked! Collaboration was inevitable.

I’m still working with Adam, together with my songwriting and producing partner Mavin (ex-Manhooker), and I think we make quite a good team, if I do say so myself, and I do. So there.

Any interesting facts or stories about “One Good Thing”?

Snax: I invited Adam over to my makeshift East Berlin studio to record. The vocal booth collapsed. Adam was just too fierce!

The track originated from an unreleased remix I did for Manhooker. I sent the instrumental to Adam and he chirped those great lyrics about whore-ing around and looking for love. We had just met yet somehow he knew the story of my life!

What can you tell us about this new DJ mix?

Snax: I’ll be making Box Office Poison mixes every season. This one is for summer. I raise the humidity with goodies from my fave labels at the moment; Exploited, Rebirth, Meant, Defected … plus some classics and of course some of my own productions.

What’s in store for Box Office Poison and Snax?

Snax: Further Box Office Poison remixes and releases are on the horizon and this weekend I’m doing my first DJ night booked as BOP at Vogue Fabrics in London. And they’ll be more of those to come …

I’m finishing my fourth full Snax album. Release info is pending, but I’m EXTREMELY proud of this one so get ready. I’m a planet and you’re my moon.

Now please enjoy Box Office Poison in the mix:

Brooklyn is Burning - Percolatin' (Get Up Recordings)

Get Up Recordings continues a steady string of releases with “Percolatin’” from the New York City based collective Brooklyn is Burning (Nita Aviance and Adam Joseph). Nita Aviance is one of the most sought after DJs in the NYC underground club scene and has been creating a buzz with his production work, especially his remixes for Scissor Sisters and Beyonce. He is also currently one half of DJ/production duo The Carry Nation. Adam Joseph is a prolific producer, songwriter, and vocalist. He was featured on super-producer Bob Sinclar’s album Born in 69 with “The Way I Feel.” “Percolatin’” is a bumping dance track reminiscent of the '90s house scene. With its melodic keys, catchy vocal hook and infectious bass line, it is sure to become a future house classic. The release features remixes from fellow NYC DJ/producers Eli Escobar and Michael Magnan.

Eli Escobar is the quintessential New York City DJ. Over the past ten years he has built a reputation around his parties, emerging as one of the most talented DJs in the NY dance scene. His talent as a remixer is reflected in the wide range of artists who have sought him out to turn their songs into something specifically his own. The list boasts of work for Diplo, M.I.A., Britney Spears, Chromeo, Holy Ghost!, Pase Rock, and Amanda Blank. His remix for “Percolatin’” gets his signature acid treatment accompanied by some dark funky house beats and jackin’ vocals.

DJ/producer Michael Magnan dwells amongst the downtown music and fashion scene which inspires his creativity, which in-turn inspires others. Magnan fuses art, music. and fashion together on his popular blog Wickephobica and with his involvement in the House of Ladosha collective. He is also one half of the DJ/production duo Fatherhood along with Physical Therapy. His remix of “Percolatin’” is very reflective of his DJ style: dreamy runway.

This package is a must have for the underground house heads.

Tom Findlay (Groove Armada / Lovebox) - "Old school but fresh at the same time … never an easy trick to pull off. I'm diggin' it."
Daniel Bortz (Suol / Pastamusik) - "Sounds cool."
Onionz (Intec / Siesta) - "Nice work from Eli Escobar and Michael Magnan."
Lupe Fuentes (Inhouse Records) - "Nice!"
Malente (No Brainer / Fool's Gold) - "This is fun."
Hard Ton (Gigolo / Permanent Vacation) - "Solid EP! Eli Escobar's remix is so good."
Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - "Big package … all mixes are fab!"
DJ Heather - "I'll be supporting this for sure."
Alkalino (Estimativa / Audaz Recordings) - "The original and the Eli Escobar mix are great."
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - "The original has the mid-90s-Hacienda-in-Manchester vibe … Michael Magnan also drops a very distinctive sounding style, rounding off the single well."
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch / Mega Jawns) - "This just made my day. Brilliant original and remixes … can't wait to play these!"
Joe Roberts (DJ Mag / Chew The Fat!) - "Banger! All mixes are great … I'll be playing the original this weekend."
Danny Howard (BBC Radio 1 / Dance Anthems) - "Really nicely done! I'll be supporting the original."
Myxzlplix (Subdivisions Radio Show) - "Too cool for school. Throwback style done right and the flips from Eli Escobar and Michael Magnan are nice additions."
Tariq Ziyad (Planet Rave / Dark Horse) - "Those Detroit style stabs just hit the spot perfectly … fantastic."
Alien Tom - "Underground vibes and techno soul. Time for percolatin'!"

Available now from Beatport, iTunes, and Juno Download.

Brooklyn is Burning - Movin' 2 Fast (Get Up Recordings)

Get Up Recordings continues its steady string of top notch underground house music releases with “Movin’ 2 Fast” from the New York City-based collective Brooklyn is Burning (DJ Nita and Adam Joseph). DJ Nita is one of the most sought after DJs in the NYC underground club scene and has been creating a buzz with his production work, especially for his remixes for Scissor Sisters and Beyonce. He is also currently one-half of the DJ / production duo The Carry Nation. Adam Joesph is a prolific producer, songwriter, and vocalist. He was featured on super-producer Bob Sinclair’s album Born in 69 with the track, “The Way I Feel”. “Movin’ 2 Fast” is a straightforward dance track reminiscent of the ’90s house scene. With its melodic keys, catchy vocal hook, and infectious bass line it has all the elements to become a future house classic.

The release includes three remixes, the first coming from Australian DJ / producers Stereogamous. The duo, who have done remixes for and collaborations with such artists as Kylie Minogue, George Michael, LCD Soundsystem, and The Presets, give the track a big room 2-step electro feel. Next up is Discodromo, the Italian DJ / producers residing deep in the Berlin music scene. Their remix is a departure from the usual nu-disco format as they bring a warehouse rave feel to the track. The final remix comes San Francisco’s Vin Sol, head honcho at Soo Wavey Records. His remix is packed to the brim with trippy minimal happy house vibes. Smiley face.

Tensnake - “Nice diversity … good remixes from Discodromo and Vin Soul.”
Tom Findlay (Groove Armada) - “Very cool.”
Graeme Park - “Oh, yes! The original is a wonderful track … a simple, addictive and effective house groove.”
Brett Johnson - “Nice package here!”
Q-Burns Abstract Message - “The Stereogamous Mix is so good … bouncy and slinky and kinda sexy. The original is catchy and uplifting, as well.”
DJ Sneak - “Support.”
Luke Solomon - “Loving the Vin Sol mix … heavy.”
Sleazy McQueen - “The original mix … totally!”
Alexander East - “Sweet!”
Christos Kedras (Kapa Music) - “Great package. I’m loving the variety. The original takes the trophy … energetic house tune with nice build. I’m also feeling Stereogamous mix … dark, fat, dirty, and twisted!”
Vincent Kwok - “I’m liking the original mix.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch, Deepwit) - “Excellent remixes here. Discodromo is killin’ it!”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “I’m feeling the Stereogamous remix here … wicked bouncy beats and stabby bass vibes. Cracking stuff.”

Available now from Beatport and Stompy.