Getting Sassy with...Busy P

We here around THE CULTURE OF ME were once obsessed with all things relating to Sassy and Dirt magazines. And while those titles are long gone, the sentiment of how they covered the culture industries has indeed left its mark on writers and culture vultures everywhere. It is because of that influence that we are proud to present our features post, "Getting Sassy with...", wherein we bring you that much closer to your favorite bands by way of a simple Q&A session that's both painless and informative. Ha! Beat that, FOX News!

This time: Busy P.

(photo by Ysanya Perez)

We don't think there needs to be a big brouhaha about Busy P and what you should know about him as an introduction. Sure, he runs what may be one of Europe's best record labels. And yes, he has his little fingers in everything electro stemming from that side (and maybe a bit on this side) of the Atlantic, with breakneck scheduled sets and surprise appearances, etc. He's also (gasp) a really really down-to-earth person, on the level of a friend to most people he meets and has enough time to chat with. Oh yeah, and he also managed Daft Punk for twelve years. Naturally. We're super excited to have had him spare a few minutes to send a response to us for our questionnaire, where he discusses being forced to play the flute at a young age, Deee-Lite's mixtape perfection and getting into Pink Floyd at an early age, among other things, and cannot wait to see him bang shit out at the Electric Zoo Festival this coming Labor Day weekend at Randall's Island.

Name?
Pedro “Busy P” Winter.

Hometown?
Paris, France.

I now live in:
Paris, in Montmartre, the north side of our lovely city.

Number of states visited?
You mean how many times I’ve visited your country? Whouaa so many times, maybe 50?

My favorite place in my hometown is:
I'm lucky to live in the perfect town. Mixed crowd, artists and crack heads, perfect mix.

Most recent phone bill total?
Ahaha I like this question, something like $500.

Items found in my day-to-day bag (if applicable)?
I got converted into slim jeans; I can't put anything in my pockets now! Just my Crackberry in my ass I’ll say.

First album bought on your own?
Pink Floyd, The Wall, thanks to my older brother.

Favorite song memorized as a child?
"Another Brick In The Wall", sung in a French English way.

When I sing in the shower, it’s usually:
It's usually crap.

The one song that must be on every mixtape is:
Deee-Lite, "What Is Love?"

Last book read?
Something from Michel Houellebecq, a French writer.

Favorite book ever?
My art books, I prefer to watch rather than read.

Favorite thing you bought this year?
Some art for my walls. Scott Campbell, Suzannah Sinclair and more Neckface!

Instruments played (chronologically)?
Piano for a year, flute forced at school!

After the jump, more with Pedro Winter.

Favorite record this year?
Animal Collective by far.

Favorite record ever?
Beastie Boys, Check Your Head by far.

The one record I’d save from a house fire is:
Nick Drake’s Bryter Layter. Perfect to listen and cry. Sad songs make me happy.

My favorite place to play on tour is:
In Australia, why not?

If I wasn’t doing music I would be:
A taxi driver.

Last illegally downloaded song/album (be honest)?
Something by Wendy Carlos, he/she did the music for Kubrick's movies.

Latest TV addictions?
Michael Jackson’s' specials on CNN.

Who is in your dream band (must be living musicians)?
Rick Rubin at the drum; Jack White: guitar; Pharrell and J. Mascis on the mic!

The best concert I went to this year was:
I like Friendly Fires a lot.

Recent song you can't get out of your head?
Mayer Hawthorne, "A Strange Arrangement" album is pure gold!

Press play on your iPod/media player and list the first three songs that come up.
Fleet Foxes, I’ve been listening to it at the dentist when they took of my wisdom teeth!

(mp3)    Busy P - Chop Suey

Godspeed!