London-based Tigerbalm, aka Rose Robinson, is turning dancefloors into cosmic playgrounds. From Corsica Studios to the legendary Pikes in Ibiza and New York’s House of Yes, her sets fuse Afro-driven rhythms, deep tribal house, and disco-fuelled energy. With releases on Razor-N-Tape, 20/20 Vision, House Music With Love, and Leng Records, Tigerbalm is a force of sonic genius lighting up clubs and festivals across the globe. It’s now time for her mission to Mars.
Good evening Rose many thanks for taking part and joining us on our Mission…… We are super excited to welcome you here. Before we the start interview, can you tell us who you are and a little about yourself and can you tell us a bit of a description of the mix you’ve sent us?
My names Rose Robinson. I’m a London based music producer under the alias Tigerbalm, Ecstatic Dance & Vinyl DJ & Sound Healer. This mix features global flavours from Brazil, Bubblegum Highlife, …
Lets pretend and fast forward to the year 2033, and NASA announces they are selecting an elite few to be the first of mankind to touch down on Mars. Based on your resounding intelligence, witty humour, skills and good looks - You have been chosen! Question is, would you accept a one way ticket?
Yea sure!
Your luck is in! You are the chosen Commander! Theres a big old space ship waiting to be named..... What are you going to call her?
Blazer!
Tricky one but you have to make the decision... If you can take anyone – past or present – fact or fiction - What 3 space cadets are you going to take with you on your adventure of a lifetime?
Forest my dog and Francesco my partner + a comedian Bob Mortimer for entertainment.
Crew and spaceship ready, the final countdown has begun. Now you have just one day left on Earth ........what would you do?
I’m going to go to The Smoking Goat in Shoreditch with my fam, have a sauna at The Hackney Baths + get all my mates over to listen to some records.
It takes 7 months for you and your teams quest to Mars. 7 months! You are allowed a choice of 5 records to play on the Inflight Space Entertainment system– which belters do you take with you?
Mizik Maladi: Disques Debs International Vol. 3
N'draman Blintch - Cosmic Sounds
Night City Life compiled by Ilan Pdahtzur
Peter Richard - Walking In The Neon (Club Mix 1985)
Nayar Beats - Vol1
You’ve made it! Now time to make things like home... What Netflix series would you choose to watch?
I never watch a series twice normally but Friends is always a feel good winner or Pose.
A new planet needs new rules and regulations. You can write one law on planet Mars that everyone has to obey by, what law would you put in place and why?
The entire planet is plant based, zero animal cruelty allowed
Things have got a little hairy, you are in a sticky situation and stood face to face with a 3 eyed,15ft neon green Alien and about to get into a bust up! What song comes on as as your chosen kick ass sound track.
Slam - Pendulum
Pendulum - Slam
Finally, you are allowed one phone call back to Earth, who do you call?
Parents.
Okay now TDDUD wants to find out a little more about you....
Describe a heart warming, skin tingling, goosey memorable moment from your musical journey so far?
I got that feeling recently when Pat Kalla sent the new vocals to my new single coming out on Razor N Tape next year! It gave me tingles and excitement!
If you can name anything, what is your best ever / worse ever musical purchase?
I always have a record im obsessed with then move onto a new one haha but my best purchase was having my favourite album from Os Tincoãs- i can never listen to the album too much.
Tell us something we don't know…
Im a naturist.
Oops. I need to hide a body. Any ideas?
I guess you can dissolve it in acid haha
Would you rather go to a super Club, House party, Local boozer or small get together with 4 or 5 close friends over dinner at home?
Personally love a dinner which turns into a dance party- warehouse style. Quality people + quality sound system- cosiness of private space to be rule free.
Lastly, we all like a good affirmation at TDDUD HQ....... What is your life’s Mantra?
You snooze you loose!
listen now to TIGERBALM'S EXCLUSIVE MIX.
