Born from the minds of two versatile creatives, ‘Gracias A La Vida’ comes as a dynamic blend of sound
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"Kashovski teams up with Abel Ray on a brand-new track for Calamar Records. 'Gracias A La Vida' is a dynamic collaboration that blends infectious energy and rhythm, poised to resonate on dance floors and playlists worldwide."
How did the creative connection between Paris and Marrakesh come together for “Gracias A La Vida”?
It came really naturally. Abel and I have known each other for a while now. I was working on a first version of « Gracias A La Vida » but something was missing and I didn’t get it. When I sent it to Abel he understood immediately and he gave the magic missing. I think we have a real musical connection.
What makes your chemistry as collaborators work so naturally, especially after your previous track “Baby”?
We trust each other’s taste completely. When one of us throws an idea, the other one knows exactly where to take it. With “Baby” we already felt that synergy, but “Gracias A La Vida” took it to another level. We don’t need to talk too much — it just flows. That’s rare, and I think people can feel that in the music.
What was the core idea or feeling you wanted to capture when producing “Gracias A La Vida”?
We wanted to make a track that feels like a love letter to Ibiza — to that spirit of freedom, sun, and timeless house music. “Gracias A La Vida” literally means “thank you to life,” and for us it’s also “thank you to the island.” It’s a place that changed the way we see music and connection. So the track had to carry that emotion — joyful but nostalgic.
How did you approach blending percussive textures and melodic warmth to create that hypnotic yet soulful balance?
That’s really where Abel and I complement each other. He brings this deep organic groove, those warm percussions that make everything breathe. I come in with a more melodic and clubby side, rooted in that Parisian House feel. Together, it becomes something hypnotic but still full of soul — it’s never just functional club music.
How has your individual sound evolved since your last collaboration?
For me, I’ve gone back to my roots lately — that old-school House energy, the Ibiza spirit from the 2000s but revisited. It’s less about trends and more about feelings. I think Abel has also evolved a lot — his sound has become even deeper and more emotional. We’ve both matured in the way we produce and the way we tell stories through music.
What elements from your cultural or musical backgrounds did each of you bring into this project?
Abel brings that warm, percussive touch from Marrakesh — it’s in his DNA. I bring a bit of the Paris groove, that European club energy. Together it’s like sun and city, soul and structure — and that contrast makes it interesting. We’re from different places, but we’re speaking the same musical language.
“Gracias A La Vida” pushes House into a refreshing, emotional direction — what does that evolution mean to you both?
I think House is evolving back toward emotion. For a while, it was very technical and heavy — now it’s about feeling again. “Gracias A La Vida” is exactly that: a groove you can dance to, but also something that touches you inside. It’s about the human side of Electronic music.
How do you see the relationship between groove, emotion, and storytelling in modern electronic music?
Groove is the body, emotion is the heart, and storytelling is the soul. Without one of them, the track doesn’t live. When I produce, I always think in moments — where do I want to take the listener? That’s how you make something that lasts beyond one season or one club.
Can we expect more collaborations between you two in the near future?
Definitely. We’ve already few projects on. We just go with feelings, nothing is never planned.
What direction do you see yourselves exploring next — sonically or creatively?
I want to go even deeper into that Ibiza house sound — something timeless, warm, and emotional. Music that feels alive, not overproduced. With Abel, we’ll keep exploring that balance between organic and electronic. We still have a lot to say together.
