Bringing together their shared appreciation for Deep House and groove-driven productions, Marco Weber and Valentino Guerriero recently joined forces for their collaborative EP, ‘You Got Me Trippin’’. With both artists contributing their individual production styles, the project reflects a creative partnership shaped by musical chemistry and a shared understanding of the dancefloor.
We caught up with Marco Weber to discuss the making of the EP, his collaboration with Valentino Guerriero and what lies ahead for his musical journey.
Hey Marco Weber, how are you?
Great, thank you!
How did you first connect with Valentino Guerriero, and what made you want to collaborate with him on this EP?
Valentino and I were both featured on the same Various Artists compilation on Klaus:elle, a label from Zurich, last year. Shortly after, he messaged me and asked if I’d like to work on a collab. I liked his sound, so I said yes right away, and that’s how this EP came about.
When you started working on ‘You Got Me Trippin’’, what was the first idea that gave the EP its direction?
The starting point was a beat and a bassline that Valentino sent over. That foundation already had a strong groove, so I built on it with synths, vocals and FX, and reworked parts of the beat. From there we sent the project back and forth, each adding and refining, until it felt right to both of us.
The title track has a really distinctive shuffle and groove. How did you approach building that energy?
Valentino’s groove was already really cool, especially the bassline. I tweaked the beat a bit, but my first version was a lot more house-driven. Valentino then pulled it back towards deep house. I loved that, and it definitely made the track groovier.
The vocal hook is such a defining part of ‘You Got Me Trippin’’. At what stage did that come into the process, and how did it shape the rest of the production?
As with most of my productions, the vocals came in quite late. The groove and the atmosphere were there, but something was still missing and the track needed a focal point. Once I found the vocal, it filled that gap right away and fit the vibe perfectly. It gave the track its identity, and that’s also where the title comes from.
‘Mesmerising’ has a tougher, grittier feel than the title track. What were you aiming to explore with that side of the EP?
That was exactly the plan. We wanted the EP to have two sides. The title track, the A-side, is more upbeat and playful, while ‘Mesmerising’ on the B-side is more late-night and stripped back, the kind of track for deeper moments in a set. I think we got that contrast pretty well, and it gives DJs two different moods to work with.
How did working with Valentino change or challenge your usual production process?
It was a new way of collaborating for me, because we never sat in the studio together. Valentino was working from Italy and I was in Zurich. So instead of jamming in the same room, you open the project, hear what the other person changed and react to it with your own ideas. It’s a different rhythm, but it keeps things fresh. Every time the project came back, there was something new to build on.
Were there particular areas where your production styles immediately complemented each other?
We’re both at home in deep house, so it clicked from the beginning. We had a similar feeling for the groove and the vibe we wanted. Of course, we each have our own preferences, but that’s what made it work. Our different ideas filled each other’s gaps instead of clashing.
When you collaborate, do you tend to divide up roles in the studio, or is the process more fluid from track to track?
As I mentioned, we each worked from our own studio, so a natural split came up. On the title track, Valentino took care of the low end, the bass and the foundation of the groove, while I focused more on the top end with synths, vocals and FX. On ‘Mesmerising’, we switched roles. That kept it interesting for both of us and gave each track a slightly different character.
When bringing remixers into the project, what were you looking for in terms of their individual sound and approach?
The remixers were actually chosen by the label, which is quite common. Once we sent them the two tracks, they looked for artists who would fit. In general, you want a remix to be a real reinterpretation, something that brings a new perspective, but it should still sit well within the EP as a whole. I think Enzo Sorrentino and 4QM did exactly that.
Looking ahead, what’s next for Marco Weber?
I have several new releases coming out over the next few months, and I’m really curious to see how people react to them. Besides that, I’ve got a few gigs lined up, and the main goal is simple: keep making a lot of music.
As Marco Weber continues to develop his sound, ‘You Got Me Trippin’’ showcases his collaborative approach and ability to explore different musical moods within the Deep House landscape. With further releases and live performances on the horizon, he remains focused on building his creative momentum, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to his evolving catalogue. So, be sure to follow Marco Weber across social media to stay up to date on his next steps.
Listen and Buy “You Got Me Trippin’” Here:
https://www.beatport.com/es/release/you-got-me-trippin/7286621
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