Rimbano’s Interview Spills Secrets Behind Grau and Safada
In this Rimbano interview, the rising tech house producer breaks down everything from the creative process behind his infectious single Grau to his evolving sound after Safada.
Known for blending Brazilian funk with gritty club rhythms, Rimbano’s approach is anything but surface-level. “When I made Grau, I wasn’t just slapping genres together,” he says. “I wanted it to feel like one cohesive sound-not two styles fighting each other.” He focused on hypnotic Brazilian vocals, heavy 808s, and tight tech house drums that hit just right in sweaty clubs.
What makes ‘Grau’ extra interesting is that it builds directly on what he did with ‘Safada’, the track that put him on the radar of big names. “I made Grau right after Safada dropped,” Rimbano explains. “It’s like the sequel-more polished, more deliberate. ‘Safada’ was raw. ‘Grau’ is tighter and more mature. I was trying to evolve while keeping the same energy.”
Though his production leans heavily into club energy, he’s seen it work on massive stages too. From EDC Las Vegas to Club Space Miami, his music is getting real traction. “I always think about small, dark clubs when I make a track,” he says. “But somehow it still lands at big festivals. That’s the best kind of surprise.”
So when does a track feel finished for Rimbano? “It’s never easy,” he laughs. “I’ll tweak forever. But if the vocals are catchy, the groove moves me, and the balance feels right-I let it go.”
This Rimbano interview also gives us insight into what it’s like working with Drop Low. After Andruss praised ‘Safada’, Rimbano knew he had to follow it up. “Diego (D-Rivera) heard ‘Grau’, sent it to Andruss, and they were both on board right away.” The support clearly means a lot to him.
And then there’s that moment when giants like John Summit and Cloonee started supporting his music. “I’d studied their styles, so I knew what kind of vibe they looked for,” he says. “It was confirmation that I was hitting the right notes, not just creatively but with branding too.”
His collab Gimme More with Kevin McKay also made serious noise, charting on Beatport’s Afro House Top 100 fast. “Kevin liked the demo right away and wanted to work on it. Dropping it on Glasgow Underground just gave it even more legs.”
One thing Rimbano is not interested in? Chasing trends. “I explore new sounds and ideas, but I’m not about copying what’s hot. I want to innovate and stay authentic,” he says. “That’s how I stay excited.”
The Brazilian flavor in his tracks is 100% intentional. “Brazilian funk has that groove I love. The vocals, percussion-it just clicks with tech house. It gives my music personality.”
So what happens when he’s stuck creatively? “I step away. Work on something else. And I keep all my projects-even the dead ones. Sometimes they come back to life later.”
His studio setup isn’t crazy either. “No fancy gear. Just a PC, Scarlett Solo, KRKs, and V-Moda headphones. That’s enough to shake up the world.”
Looking back at the past year, Rimbano says the biggest challenge was staying consistent without losing his voice. “There’s pressure to pump stuff out or follow hype. I’ve tried to stay patient and focus on what I want to say.”
As for what’s next? “I’ve got two more releases lined up-one on Witty Tunes and one on MI.BARRIO. Plus, shows in LA, Vegas, Austin. I’m hyped.”
And yes, he’s got a dream collab in mind: “Andruss. We’ve talked about it-we’re just waiting for the right idea. And I’d love to put something out on Cloonee’s label, Hellbent. He’s been supporting my stuff, so that would be a full circle moment.”
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