Rooted in decades of musicianship and shaped by Washington D.C.’s underground, Enamour creates an unmistakable blend of melodic depth, emotional tension, and dance-floor power. But behind the polished releases and global touring schedule is a deeply introspective artist who thinks as much about the why as the what.

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Recorded live at Amsterdam Dance Event, this intimate conversation explores the unseen side of artistic success: the emotional labour, the business realities, the misconceptions that shape a career, and the spiritual resilience needed to stay authentic in a commercialised industry.

 

From the psychology of creativity to the uncomfortable truths behind DJ fees, algorithms, and industry consolidation, Enamour offers one of the most honest reflections we’ve had on Mission Makers.

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THE HUMAN CONDITION OF THE ARTIST

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Enamour describes the studio as a portal - a space where emotions surface before words form. His process is equal parts intuitive and intentional: creating room for whatever needs to emerge, while crafting tension, release, and “cinematic immersion” with meticulous detail.

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But protecting that initial creative magic?

That, he says, is “the eternal struggle of the artist.”

 

His solution: distance, perspective, and working on several records at once to avoid over-shaping a single idea. And perhaps that is the deeper lesson: creativity isn’t about forcing brilliance into form, but about learning when to lean in, when to step back and how to trust the invisible currents that guide the work to become what it’s meant to be.

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THE REAL ECONOMICS OF BEING AN ARTIST IN 2025

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In a moment of radical transparency, Enamour unpacks the real financial architecture of the electronic music world, dispelling the myth that most touring artists survive solely off their art. The truth, he explains, is that many mid-tier musicians are not full-time at all; behind the scenes, they piece their livelihoods together through part-time work, savings, crypto windfalls, or the stability of a supportive partner at home.

 

And while commercial opportunities are undoubtedly expanding, the “middle class” of artists continues to erode, creating an ecosystem where the top tier grows while the rest struggle to sustain themselves. Adding to this pressure is the increasing consolidation between promoters, festival brands, and major agencies, a behind-the-curtain force quietly shaping who appears on lineups far more than most fans realise. It’s the side of the industry no one likes to say out loud, but every emerging artist needs to hear.

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AUTHENTICITY VS. ALGORITHMS

 

Despite releases on Rose Avenue, Anjunadeep, Abracadabra and deep support across the electronic space, Enamour reflects on how genre fluidity can be both a superpower and a challenge.

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Ultimately, the industry rewards narrow branding: promoters, DSPs, algorithms, and even DJs often want to know exactly what they’re getting.

But creativity is not a straight line, and Enamour is committed to honouring all sides of his sound. And his reflections raise a bigger question about artistic identity in a metrics-driven era - whether the future belongs to those who fit neatly into boxes, or to those brave enough to blur the edges and trust that audiences will follow the truth rather than the trend.

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TOURING + THE COMEDOWN NO ONE TALKS ABOUT

 

What happens after performing for 1,000 people… then going back to a hotel room alone? 

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Enamour breaks down the neurochemistry behind post-show crashes, not metaphorically but literally: the dopamine spikes, the adrenaline, the sudden silence. For introverted artists, conferences like ADE and touring require deliberate energy management, self-awareness, and grounding practices. It’s a reminder that success in this industry isn’t just about ascending the stage - it’s about learning how to safely descend from it, to navigate the emotional turbulence with grace and protect the inner equilibrium that makes the art possible in the first place.

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INDUSTRY TRUTHS FANS DON’T SEE (BUT SHOULD)

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One of the most powerful parts of the conversation comes when Enamour describes the systemic issues that fans unknowingly contribute to, from homogenised festival lineups to promoter monopolies. He believes that if fans understood the mechanics, they could “vote with their decisions” in ways that preserve culture, diversity and artistry. It invites a larger reflection on the ecosystem of dance music itself - that the health of the culture isn’t shaped only by artists and institutions, but also by the collective consciousness of the crowd. In the end, the dance floor is a democracy, and its future depends on how intentionally we choose to participate in it.

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THE NEXT CHAPTER: LAUNCHING HIS OWN LABEL

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For the first time publicly, Enamour shares his vision for launching a label and building a home for music that is deeply personal to him. It’s not just a business move, but an artistic declaration - a desire to cultivate a space where the tracks that don’t neatly fit into existing lanes can live with full integrity, free from external expectations or market-driven pressures. This next chapter reflects a shift from simply contributing to the culture to actively shaping it, creating a sanctuary for the sounds that carry his truest creative DNA.

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WE ALSO UNCOVER:

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• How to pitch your music to artists at ADE without being transactional
   

• The misconception that success equals financial stability
   

• Why some tracks lose their “magic” and how to get it back
   

• Navigating rising commercialism without losing artistic integrity
   

• The shifting habits of Gen Z ravers and what it means for clubs
   

• How algorithms shape artist identity far more than we admit
   

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