Luca Saporito on Identity, Longevity, and Building a Signature Sound

Imd Cred; Luca Saporito Press Luca Saporito has spent the last two decades shaping electronic music from multiple angles, first through his long run with Audiofly and now through a solo chapter defined by Super Sapiens, refined production, and a sharper sense of identity. With his new single Talkin’ Like Dat landing on Hot Creations, he is entering a phase where instinct and intention feel tightly aligned. The sound carries years of experience, but the perspective behind it feels refreshed. This moment offered the perfect chance to talk with him about identity and what it means to remain distinct in a scene that moves faster each year. The conversation touched on signature sound, personal evolution, and the challenge of staying authentic without becoming predictable. He approached each question with clarity, grounded by the confidence that comes from building something steady over time. What follows is a look into how Luca thinks about artistry today. It is less about reinvention and more about refinement. It is shaped by curiosity, openness, and the ability to grow without losing the anchor of who you are. Interview With Luca Saporito Do you feel like DJs today are expected to have a ‘thing’—a gimmick, look, or brand? Nowadays yes. I didn’t fully agree with it at first but then I asked myself this question: In a sea of people doing the same thing, what sets me apart from them? Once you identify how you want to be perceived as an artist, you start showing these characteristics to the public and everything clicks. But the most important thing will always be to build your signature sound, both as an artist and as a DJ. I’d say that’s rule number One. Then everything else follows. Have you ever felt boxed in by how others describe or market you? No, actually. People will always frame you through their own lens, but it has never felt restrictive. And luckily I’ve always felt empowered to keep moving and evolving. How do you approach consistency without becoming predictable? By learning new techniques, changing up equipment every now and then and by keeping an open ear on the current state of the music industry. What’s been your process for discovering your identity without forcing it? Well after leaving Audiofly I basically had to develop my own name, which now has successfully become my brand identity too, but honestly this was quite a challenge at the beginning as you can imagine. My starting point was creating Super Sapiens, signing music that we thought was fresh and exciting, and by doing so I naturally knew exactly what I wanted to do whilst incorporating the parts of the past 20 years that suited my new journey best. Are there artists you admire for not having a thing—or for constantly evolving? I admire artists who seem to do very little in the way of altering their image or sound by not jumping on current trends, remain true to themselves and yet manage to stay relevant to this day, namely people like Sven Väth, Luciano and Laurent Garnier who are consistently seen by peers and fans alike as pillars of our scene. How do you remind yourself that you don’t need to explain your choices to everyone? I’ve learned that when I trust my inner compass, the need to explain myself naturally isn’t there. I feel very aligned with my current path and have a clear vision that does not require to be approved by everyone out there. What would you say to someone who feels like they’re not “distinct” enough? It’s an interesting question as I notice that authenticity is one of the hardest things to build out there, especially in the age of social media. I’d say stop looking left and right as you will tumble, but also remember that being distinct isn’t about being different on purpose, it’s about being honest enough to show your own quirks and edges. Musically speaking, no one starts out distinct, your sound becomes yours the moment you start trusting what naturally pulls you in. The post Luca Saporito on Identity, Longevity, and Building a Signature Sound appeared first on Magnetic Magazine.