Dutch producer Milion is crafting tracks that feel both precise and explosive, fusing spacey speed garage with Baile funk-laced UK bass. His latest single on ec2a, LET’S GO B$NG, captures a forward-thinking energy that doesn’t chase trends—it builds its own momentum. With co-signs already rolling in from the likes of Skream, Salute, and Interplanetary Criminal, it’s clear his sound is resonating far beyond his local scene. To mark the release, we caught up with Milion for a conversation about process, perspective, and the moments that make it all feel real. From the sparks that kick off a track to the mental shift that comes with growing recognition, he traces the mindset behind the music—and how to push boundaries without losing sight of the joy that fuels it.

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Where are you based, and what makes your location special to you?

I’m based in Amsterdam, and I think what’s special is that it’s a big city with so many chances, but it also feels very small, and people know each other, which gives a very homey feeling.

What is it about your surroundings that you really enjoy?

I think I enjoy my friends. I have a really nice circle around me that isn’t always about music, but they support me in the best way I can imagine.

Could you share a bit about the local scene where you live?

The local scene in Amsterdam is amazing. I’d say it’s the best in the Netherlands. We have the best clubs, up-and-coming producers, and parties like Slap Funk, VBX—brands that really influence the Dutch sound. There are parties every week where you can go to get new inspiration.

With your latest track, LET’S GO B$NG, how do you feel it represents where you’re at in both life and your career right now?

It’s a very special release because it’s the first time I get to show different sides of me and package it in a way that still represents my speed garage-y, house-y sound. But with the B-side, Ficou Braba, I get to explore different genres for the first time, while still keeping it in a club context.

What was the driving force behind making this track? What led you to create it?

I wanted to make a solid Speed Garage track that really encompassed what I love. But with the B-side, I also wanted to color outside of the lines a bit and take my sound across genres. It’s my way of saying the Milion sound isn’t bound by what I’ve made before.

The blend of Baile funk and speed garage in your track feels both expansive and intense. What inspired you to fuse these two genres, and do you see this direction shaping your sound moving forward?

My sound is known for being intense, and that came naturally with Let’s Go Bang. But I think Ficou Braba, the B-side, gave a new perspective on that sound. I started with a break and a heavy Baile funk-like bassline, then built the Baile funk sounds around it.

It came together in a really natural way. It’s a cool way to bring Baile funk into the speed garage genre and make those sounds available for new types of DJ sets.

When you’re working on new music, what part of the process excites you the most? What aspects do you find challenging?

The beginning excites me the most because you have the whole world in front of you—anything is possible. But there’s always a point where you need to bring that endless world of possibilities into a concept.

For me, that moment comes about two or three hours into production, and it’s when the track really starts to solidify. That’s also the most difficult point to reach.

After receiving support from artists like Skream and Interplanetary Criminal, was there a particular moment where you realized your music was really starting to get attention?

It was at Dimensions Festival when I went to the after-location, Barbarellas. I walked in with some friends, just having fun, and saw Eris Drew playing my track on vinyl. I hadn’t sent it to her—she bought it herself. She was scratching the vocal into a new track, which was insane.

If you could go back to the beginning of your career, what advice would you give your younger self?

I’d say don’t focus too much on what’s happening around you in the scene—really trust in your own vision and believe that your perspective is what matters most. That’s something I’ve had to mature into, and it’s the most valuable advice I could give.

What advice would you share with a young artist or DJ just starting out today?

Trust your own vision, but also put in the work. Develop your sound by looking inward rather than outward. Pay attention to what you’re listening to and the experiences you have in your day-to-day life—let those things inspire your productions.

If you had to pick your top plugins or hardware, which ones would you take to a desert island?

I actually work completely in the box—I’m very on the go, so I always have a studio with me.

I love the idea of making something out of nothing. I don’t really have a favorite plugin because I always just land on a random one, but Pro-Q EQ is definitely important.

Other than that, I think you can do a lot with just Ableton stock plugins.

Was there a recent track by another artist that completely captivated you?

One that comes to mind is Bullet Tooth's – Move Your Body, a remake of Xpansion’s Move Your Body classic from 1990. I think it’s a really nice way of putting a classic into the sound of our time.

What can your fans look forward to from you in the coming months? Any exciting projects or releases on the horizon?

I’m playing at DGTL after Simone and before Pagassi, which is going to be a really cool show. I also have a release lined up with Benwal that I can't wait for to come out!

LET’S GO B$NG is out now on ec2a

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