An energetic mix from Frenchman Rokazer that’s filled with dynamic progressive house…

We head to Western Europe to spotlight Rokazer, a French producer and DJ who has been quietly crafting main room dance floor music for well over half a decade. It’s synchronous how the word “rock” is embedded in his Rokazer alias: he has a knack for creating rocking propulsive progressive aimed at making people dance. And mentioning main room masters like Eric Prydz and Deadmau5 as creative inspirations make his knack for driving basslines, sparkling percussion, and immersive melodic breakdowns make even more sense.

His discography boasts hard-hitting releases on labels like Mango Alley, Colorize, and Freerange, along with a 10-track full-length album on Golden Wings Music. Though his production output remains steady, Rokazer has taken a step back from live performances since becoming a father. He notes, “People often ask where they can see me in concert. I’d love to perform live in 2025, so if any promoters are listening, I’ll be more available then!”

As his bio states, Rokazer delivers the “nectar of the French progressive house sound to ears worldwide,” and if this mix is any indication, that nectar is addictively sweet. Featuring tracks and remixes from a stellar lineup of progressive house artists including Meeting Molly, Subandrio, Mike Rish, and GMJ & Matter (last seen on Balance with their awesome Helioflow EP), this is an energetic mix designed to elevate any mood.

Tracklist

1. Mike Rish – Shoreditch Funk (Original Mix)
2. Michael A – Azure (Original Mix)
3. Tantum – Korner (Subandrio Remix)
4. Simos Tagias – Vacuum (Original Mix)
5. Rokazer – Ceres (Original Mix)
6. GMJ, Matter – Helioflow (Original Mix)
7. EANP – Drome (Original Mix)
8. Meeting Molly, Maze 28 – Oceans in Between (Original Mix)
9. K Loveski, Kabi (AR) – Whisper From the Moon (ARTN Remix)
10. Rokazer – Compas (Original Mix)

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Name: Rocca Serra
Location: France
Alias/Producer name: Rokazer
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What music did you listen to as a child?

I grew up listening to disco funk until I was about 12, having been born in the ’80s. During my teenage years, I got into rap and quickly transitioned to electronic music when I discovered vinyl mixing. I played the piano as a child, but I soon gravitated toward DJing, focusing on disco funk and house music. By my twenties, I had moved into music production.

When was the first time that you realised that you liked electronic music?

My older brother used to listen to a lot of Ibiza compilations in the early 2000s. I was instantly drawn to electronic music when I heard it for the first time.

When was the first time when you saw a DJ in a club?

Honestly, my first experiences weren’t that impressive. The local DJs where I went clubbing at 18 didn’t leave much of an impact. It was only when I moved to Paris later on that I got to see my idols, like Eric Prydz and Deadmau5 (before he became famous).

Which producers/artists/acts inspire you?

I was a huge fan of Eric Prydz (Cirez D) and Sébastien Léger around 2007. I used to buy a lot of vinyl records and play them in clubs in the city where I was studying that very same night.

What was the last album that you downloaded/purchased?

What is your current production and DJ set up like?

I use my Prophet 8 a lot with effect pedals and mostly produce at home. I had set up a mastering studio with friends, which was operational from 2018 to 2023. The studio is going to reopen soon, and we’ve got plenty of hardware equipment and synths like the Moog, Prophet, Polysix, TR-909, and more. I can’t wait to get back to producing directly in the studio.

What releases do you have on the horizon?

I have some EPs planned for this summer and the start of the school year with the Colorize label, with whom I’ve been working regularly for the past two years. A very recent EP just dropped on Mango Alley, featuring some great remixes. I also have a few collaborations and remixes in the works, but I’m taking things a bit slower this year due to my busy schedule with my kids.

Where can we hear you perform? 

As I mentioned earlier, my schedule is quite packed with fatherhood and my other job, so finding free time is a challenge. People often ask where they can see me in concert. I’d love to perform live in 2025, so if any promoters are listening, I’ll be more available then!

Tell us more about the podcast you made for Balance?

For this podcast mix, I carefully selected tracks that represent my style and would resonate with Balance’s audience. I aimed for rhythmic, club-friendly tracks to create an energetic vibe.

The top track in my DJ set currently is:

All the tracks in my mix are my recommendations. I am a fan of all these artists; they are all very talented producers. But here are my top three from the mix: