Calvin Harris Chats To I Like Music

Scottish musician, songwriter, singer and producer Calvin Harris first found commercial success with his gold-selling debut album I Created Disco, which included the singles Acceptable In The 80's and The Girls. His collaboration with Dizzee Rascal on the track Dance Wiv Me earned them both a number one single, and he also took on board writing and production duties for Kylie Minogue, with two tracks featured on her 2007 album X.

His second album Ready For The Weekend went straight into the album charts at number one, with the title track also reaching peak position in the UK singles chart. I Like Music caught up with Calvin to chat about his second album, making hit records, collecting synths, catching a banana on stage and more.

"I Like Music because… it saved me from spending a life putting loaves of bed on shelves."CALVIN HARRIS

ILM: How did you approach the task of making the 'second album' did you have a clear idea of how you wanted it to sound?

Calvin: This one was different to the first one, because I knew with this one that people were definitely going to hear it. I was a bit lazy with the first one. I didn't pay attention to the minor details and things that people might pick up on. With this one, I was very aware that it could well be my last chance to make something that comes out. So I viewed it as that; my last chance to show people what I'm capable of. Once I'd come up with the reson why another album by me should exist, then it became a lot of easier to go through.
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