Who Da Funk are New York based producers, Alex Alicea and Jorge "DJ Lace" Jaramillo. Late 2002 saw them create a storm in the club scene with their massive dance floor filler, 'Shiny Disco Balls'. Teaming up with vocalist Terra Deva, February 3rd sees the release of their fantastic new track 'Sting Me Red'. Who Da Funk take a moment from their busy schedule to answer some questions on their experiences and love for music.

NDF: Last year saw the release of 'Shiny Disco Balls' and is soon to be followed by 'Sting Me Red', how does your new single compare to the last?
Who Da Funk: Although disco balls is the bomb and we will always use it as our claim to fame, sting me red by far is more of a producers dream. It's a full vocal with more "music to it". This bad boy took us 8 months and 5 different vocalists before completion and it was mixed down at double platinum by Dave Darlington so sonically its superior to anything we have done in the past.

NDF: How would you characterise your sound?
Who Da Funk: Dirty like the dirty south.

NDF: What kind of people do you think your music appeals to and also is your music regarded differently in different parts of the world?
Who Da Funk: Here in the states our music appeals to the Italian-American and Latin-American audience. It's cool because we grew up on freestyle music where the for-mentioned were the audience and we ourselves are Latin-Americans. Overseas as well as neighbouring countries the people are quite diverse as far as our audience goes. You get your Brits and your Spaniard with a little sprinkle of Mexican for good taste. We like meeting new people and we love being in the middle of new cultures.

NDF: How did you become involved in working with Terra Deva and what are your thoughts on the outcome of this collaboration?
Who Da Funk: We stopped looking for a vocalist soon after Terra laid her first vocal take. She has an incredible system going on in her head. I possessed such a spectacular array of information in my noggin. She also has a great voice.

NDF: How does the American dance scene compare to that of the UK?
Who Da Funk: The USA is absolutely atrocious compared to what we've witnessed in the UK. With the exception of a few nights we've played in the States one in particular was crobar in Miami they were really up to par, they took good care of us and the people were very responsive. It was the ultimate high for me (Jorge "DJ lace" Jaramillo) because this was my hometown. Edinburgh, Scotland new years 2002 was like a freakin rock concert for us, a perfect night. But back to the question, here in the States the general audience has got this stupid idea of what a DJ is. They think that a DJ is just some guy or girl that has to be there that night and that they, the audience is doing the DJ a favour by showing up. They won't even look at you, or respond to what you are playing. They go there to grab a beer bottle and hold it all night all the while trying to pick up chicks, and the girls all have that same stupid look on their face. 98% of the Ddi booths are out of the publics' sight. Go figure!

NDF: How do you go about writing new material, where does inspiration surface from?
Who Da Funk: Listening to a good song, watching a horror flick or comedy show, drinking Budweiser or watching Jerry Springer all has inspired me.

NDF: How do you feel when you see the reaction of clubbers to a song you have produced?
Who Da Funk: Most of the time I have tunnel vision when I'm up there DJ'ing, but the few times I was a bit more relaxed to soak in the crowd reaction I felt like I was on top of the world. When Erick Morillo dropped shiny disco balls and sting me red at the closing party at Pacha, Ibiza and the people went ape-nutz we started jumping up and down filled with joy and glee.

NDF: When can people expect to see you performing live?
Who Da Funk: Haven't a clue to be honest with you.

NDF: What are your hopes and aspirations for 2003?
Who Da Funk: We are working on our "solo projects" and these are just to have some fun, a bit of a "break" if you will.

Quick Questions
1. What was your favourite record of 2002? Shiny disco balls
2. Which song always makes you reach to turn off the radio? I can hear a bad song and still enjoy something about it
3. Which is your favourite tune to dance to? Blue Monday
4. Which song always puts a smile on your face? If you're happy and you know it clap your hands
5. What was the first record you ever bought? "Rock Box" Run DMC
6. Which artist do you like to chill out to after a hard day at work? Avril Lavigne