Today we present Ivan Mastermix, a Croatian DJ and producer and a true veteran of the Croatian house music scene, whose singles are regularly played by world-renowned DJs.
Often referred to as the “Croatian Godfather of House,” Ivan Mastermix is one of the pioneers of the underground house scene in Croatia. He is among the few local DJs with an international career, having performed across Europe in iconic venues such as Pacha (Ibiza), Ministry of Sound (London), and Ambasada Gavioli (Slovenia), as well as leading Croatian clubs including Noa, Papaya, Kalypso, and Tattva at Zrće, Carpe Diem, Hula Hula, and Pink Champagne in Hvar, Club 585 in Bol, Aurora in Primošten, Central in Split, and all major clubs in Zagreb.
Ivan Mastermix has also performed at major music festivals such as Sonus, Ultra Europe, Love Parade, Exit, We Love Sound, and LMF Festival.
His singles “Sun & The Moon,” “Shak Ti,” and “Our Love Is Alive” topped radio playlists and charts on Beatport and Traxsource. His more recent releases, “Ederlezi” and the bootleg “Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Frenkie to Elen,” made a strong impact and gained recognition in numerous DJ sets worldwide.
After recently returning to Croatia, Ivan Mastermix announced a special New Year’s Eve performance in his hometown of Rijeka. He will play alongside DJs Roko, Kragi, and Leki at the “Noon Celebration” in Nikola Hosta Park at Velvet Art Caffe. Later that evening, on December 31st, he will welcome 2025 with a set at Apoteca Bar on Korzo.
For INSITE, Ivan Mastermix has prepared an excellent guestmix in his signature style, available on our YouTube and SoundCloud channels:
INSITE: If you could have a drink with any DJ/producer, who would it be?
IVAN MASTERMIX: Throughout my long career, I’ve had the chance to meet and share the DJ booth with almost all the major DJs and producers, so it’s a bit difficult to answer this question. However, I’d love to sit down and learn from the house music legends, the MAW duo – ‘Little’ Louie Vega and Kenny ‘Dope’ Gonzalez.
They’ve had a huge influence on me and my work, and they’re the one duo I haven’t had the chance to meet yet.
On the other hand, after all these years and wandering through various studios, I’m happy to have found a partner, a friend, and probably the best electronic music producer in our region, Active Line Six.
We’ve combined our knowledge and experience, set up a top-tier studio, and soon you’ll be able to hear our new works.
Favorite Track?
I have so many beloved songs that have marked my career, they probably wouldn’t fit on two pages. So, I’ll list these five tracks that always bring back beautiful memories whenever I play them.
1. Frankie Knuckles – Your Love
2. Jaydee – Plastic Dreams
3.Lil louis – French Kiss
4. Dubtribe Sound System -Do It Now
5. Lovebirds – Want You In My Soul
