#4 in SEVEN’s Meet the Remixer Series.
For this edition of Meet the Remixer, we caught up with French DJ and producer 131bpm, who delivered a sleek, sexy rework of “Sweat” by Posture, part of SEVEN7004 Stretch Repetition — the collaboration EP from Posture and Sparkly Pony. A regular on dance floors from Berlin to Milan, and a lover of all things purple and spooky, 131bpm brings both style and substance to the booth and the studio. We asked him to tell us a bit more about his world.
SEVEN · BCCO Premiere: Posture – Sweat (131bpm Butch remix) [SEVEN7004]
Hi 131bpm, tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m a French DJ and music producer living in Berlin — though hopefully not for much longer! I’m a resident at Body Language in Berlin, and Vitamina in Milan. My favourite colour is purple, I love horror movies, and I like being silly.
How did music enter your life?
I’ve been into music for as long as I can remember. My dad was in a band, and my mum gave me my first Björk CD and introduced me to Kate Bush. I went on to learn violin, piano and guitar, took music theory classes (which I hated then but am now grateful for), and chose music as a subject in high school.
After finishing my degree in fashion school, I started getting into electronic music, organising illegal raves with friends, and eventually DJing. That was nearly ten years ago.
Do you see yourself more as a DJ or producer — or something else entirely?
It depends on the day! Sometimes I’m in full DJ mode and I’ll dig 100 tracks in one night. Other times I’ll be in the studio and finish a full track in less than a day. The two don’t depend on each other, but they feed into one another. DJing helps me understand how to build a track, and producing helps me think like a DJ — how a track fits into a set, how it transitions, how it feels. I also do a lot of edits of existing tracks just to make them feel better to play.
Favourite club or party to play?
I always pick three — it’s a nice number!
- Nowadays (NYC) – for the sound system and their curation
- Body Language (Berlin) – it’s family, and the crowd is always open
- Tender (Dublin) – I had the best time. Everything and everyone exceeded expectations.
How did you get involved with the SEVEN remix project?
Toby (Posture) booked me to play at Cuties at Zur Klappe in Berlin. I think she played after me, and I just remember her being incredibly kind and welcoming. I heard her play one of her own tracks later at Ziegrastraße and was like, “Who is this underrated girl I’ve never heard of before?” We stayed in touch, and eventually she asked me to remix Sweat.
I met Emil (Sparkly Pony) through my ex, and we’ve played a lot of the same parties and been in similar circles. We’ve always appreciated each other’s music.
What drew you to “Sweat,” and what direction did you take it in?
I loved the percussion and the vocals right away. My first idea was to do a 100bpm downtempo version, but I got stuck and it wasn’t flowing. So I started again — fresh session, new idea. I went for something minimal, punchy, and a bit sexy.
All the artists involved in this release identify as Queer, Trans or Non-Binary — how does that resonate with you?
I’m super grateful to be part of this release. It’s a powerful example of allyship in our community — different identities coming together to create inclusive, meaningful art. It shows how strong we can be when we lift each other up and work across our shared experiences, especially in the face of challenges.
Do you prefer remixing or making original tracks?
Original tracks — just slightly more. I love building something from nothing, testing new techniques, layering sounds. But remixing can be just as satisfying. You don’t need to change much — shifting one key or nudging a loop by a beat can make something sound completely new.
What’s your approach when working on a remix?
I load all the stems into Ableton, listen through, and pick the ones I want to keep or manipulate. Then I cut, rearrange and reshape things. After that, I add new elements that weren’t in the original.
What advice would you give to new producers starting out?
Take your time. Don’t rush. Social media makes it feel like success is instant — but it’s not. I’ve seen newcomers get a couple big gigs, then feel frustrated when other doors don’t open straight away. Building your network and reputation takes time. Go to your friends’ gigs, send your unreleased tracks to DJs you love, make yourself known. Talent might be instant — but growth takes patience.
Favourite tracks of the moment?
Three again!
Houndstooth · Wordcolour – Rapture
Who would your dream remix be?
I actually got to work with a bunch of my favourite artists already — check my remix album on Body Language! But if I had to pick dream, impossible names… I’d go with T‑Total or Sequential. They were both trios from the ’90s who didn’t make a lot of tracks, but every release they did was gold.
131bpm – Another World by 131bpm
And if you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?
I studied fashion, so probably still working for haute couture brands in Paris… ☠️
Listen to 131bpm’s remix of “Sweat” on SEVEN7004 — out now on all platforms.