Floor Element Delivers An Electrifying Tribute To Dreams, Movement, And Creative Freedom With "Do The Funky Robot Remix"
- 🌟 Miles Carter
- 5 days ago
- 11 min read
By: Miles Carter
We got together with Floor Element for an exciting interview to delve into the stories and happenings behind the making of this latest release and learn more about the artist in "The Cage" Digital Magazine and we are excited to share it with you!
BEGIN INTERVIEW:
The Cage: Hello Floor Element, we’re thrilled to have you here for this interview!
“Do The Funky Robot Remix” literally explodes out of the silence and transforms the listener into the past. The feeling of nightclub elements and that fierce but playful 90’s style lights up your senses immediately. The beats really stand out as quick and chaotic, but the bass underpins it all and creates a smooth flow, and together the two sound incredible. The vocals pop in with that element of swagger and slight disdain for the economy, making them feel like a Saturday night in a dark, smoky room’s best friend. You also lit up the audible skyline with those synths, which felt so invigorating and almost like a laser beam battle. What tops it all off is the fun dance we can’t wait to learn, the “Do The Funky Robot Remix”!Â
Q. What led to this song’s creation? Was it the desire to create an infectious dance track for DJs to spin, your own love of dancing, or does this kind of energy just naturally run through you as an artist?
A. We all have dreams but in life you have to sometimes go with the now. Now meant working and paying my way in life. I wanted to follow my music passion for a long time. I also wanted to work with young people as I made a lot of mistakes when I was young. I couldn’t do both and choose to work with young people. I was very fortunate to follow one of my dreams to work with young people. I have worked with some fantastic organisations, Haringey Play, Sky Partnerships, SkyWay, The Lion Club, Shoreditch Trust and the City of London. I later became Head of Homelessness and Prevention for One Housing which is now part of Riverside. Unfortunately, my sister recently passed away from cancer. University College London Hospital looked after my sister Pam and I spent a long time at the hospital talking and tapping into her spiritual wisdom. Before she passed away. She said “I was always creative and writing songs but no one has heard them but me and they are great” Why don’t you put some out and see what happens. Never give up on your dreams”. My sister passing away had an emotional and physical impact that I could have never imagine. My sister was the last close family member that I grew up with and I felt a bit lost after her passing. Do The Funky Robot is for anyone whom has a dream. Whatever that may be. Be yourself. Love yourself. Fail and get up and do it again.
So, to directly answer the question. It wasn't primarily about creating a DJ friendly dance track or even a love of dancing in the conventional sense. It was about permission. Permission to finally pursue a passion that had been deferred for decades, validated by a Music & Media degree from the London College of Music & Media but never fully acted upon.
The dance floor becomes a metaphor in the song. When the lyrics say "get on the dance floor, you hit the jackpot, it's time to do the Funky Robot" — they're really saying: step into your purpose. Be yourself. Do your thing. The robot imagery, with its monotone and mechanical vocals, is almost ironic against such a deeply human and emotional message. The vocals are delivered in classic Brit style of what we would call swagger. If it was American, I would call it when a woman in American says “that man’s got game”. Be confident in the decision’s you make. But think of the impact on others. We live in a world where the same people control vast wealth. More diversity is needed to address the problems of tomorrow. No more he or she. Us, together we can make the world a better place.
It's a tribute song, a debut, and a motivational anthem all at once — dedicated to anyone carrying an unfulfilled dream. If you go back in time and look up a UK Garage classic “A Little Bit of Luck”, it has my finger prints all over the marketing strategy. Lots of people said I couldn’t chart a record without a major label. There were 2 people that believed we could. Tony Wybrow and Ian Hughes. I wouldn’t be where I am today, if it wasn’t for them. The rest is history.
Q. You have mentioned using additional electronic tools and AI within your creative process. Do you use your own vocals, work alongside other artists, or build the tracks through another method entirely? What would you say are the biggest challenges and benefits of using this kind of technology in music creation?
A. AI opens up the playing field for new talent and I’m all for it. AI is a tool. A critical friend. It aids creativity and can speed’s up processes. The gate keepers of music are now powerless to stop everyone making music anyway they like and mix any genre. Social media is the gate way to connect directly with people and fans without interference. That’s exciting in my view as there will be new music and new formats. Corporates controlled the talent in and out. And shut the doors on many people. The lorry driver, the cashier, those with disabilities, the postman, shop keeper, the house wife, LGBTQ community and anyone they considered out there and different. Ideas comes from humans and that will not change. You still need creative talent to make music. People made hit records on 4 track recorders. Let’s not forget that. Wow, they were creative and experimental.
I like to collaborate with DJ Invincible whom is an incredible writer and producer. For vocals it can be us, or session singers or sample CD or AI. We like to finish the music in Acid Pro and use AI to create different versions to add to creativity. Sometimes it can be 20 – 30 mixes. We choose the one that we like the best and split this into stems. Vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, bassline, etc. The stems are put into Acid Pro. We love this program for its old school workflow. Acid Pro works really well with Soundforge and Vegas Pro for video editing. The main building blocks is Acid Pro and we use Ozone in Soundforge to master the tracks. All audio editing is done in Soundforge. For example, fading in and out, chopping up audio, normalising, checking mixes before mastering. In the past we have used Pro Tools, Garageband, Cubase, Logic, and Fruity Loops which are industry standard tools. But in our view, never fun. We love the Windows drag and drop with Acid Pro. Sometimes using AI doesn’t work and we keep the original song as it is.
AI is not a replacement for taste, vision, or creativity. Not every AI assisted song will be good, just as not every traditionally produced song is good. Human judgement remains the filter.
Q. Your sound carries so much dance, house, and electronic energy, but it also has this experimental edge that makes it hard to place in only one lane. Is electronic dance music your main creative home, or do you like to move through multiple genres? Have you explored different themes or messages in your music that you want listeners to catch onto?
A. My music has influence’s from growing up in London in a culturally diverse family. My father was Nigerian from Ondo in Africa and my mother was from Georgetown Guyana in South America. I was very fortunate to hear lots of different types of music growing up. Some of these were Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Madness, Specials, Kool Keith, Avril Laverne, Run DMC, Ultramagnetic MC’s, DJ Zinc, Roni Size, 2 Pac, Madonna, Public Enemy, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Take That, Calvin Harris, Carl Cox, UK Garage, LL Cool J to name a few. I like all types of music. From Rock to Pop. House to Hip Hop. It just needs to be great music and a great song.
My sound is Electronic experimental music that fused with other types of genres. A good example of this is Blac Narc MC Terminator which is UK Garage, Drum & Bass, Hip Hop and UK Grime.
Every song from Floor Element has a message and hidden meaning.
Each one has a clearly defined human experience at its centre:
• You Are My Sunshine — grief and losing someone you love
• Just Wanna — the painful breakdown of a close friendship
• She's Back — survival and recognition after a toxic relationship
• All Systems Go — the vulnerability of unspoken attraction finally being reciprocated
• No Limits — gratitude and tribute to those who inspire us
• We Have Disco – together we have something magical and special
• *HTP – hold that pace and don’t slow down, if you want to succeed.
• *Let The Beat Go – forgive yourself for loving someone new.
*Unreleased.
These messages are hidden in the music and lyrics. However, they're emotionally specific stories with an experimental edge. The energy invites you onto the dance floor, but the meaning asks you to stay and reflect. My brothers Frank and Micheal inspired this authentic way to say my story, my way (No Limits).
Q. Where do you see the future of music creation heading? With AI, digital production tools, and new ways people discover songs online, what do you think or hope will be the next major technological shift in music, from the creation side all the way to how fans experience it?
A. The future of music will likely centre on AI becoming a creative partner rather than a replacement for artists, helping with composition, production, and live performance while humans focus more on vision, emotion, and identity. Music itself may become adaptive and interactive, changing based on mood, environment, or audience participation, much like video games or immersive digital worlds. At the same time, discovery will shift further towards niche online communities and personalised experiences, while fans increasingly value authenticity, live performance, and human creativity in response to an abundance of AI generated content. Overall, music may evolve from a fixed recording into a living, evolving experience shaped by both artists and listeners. Major labels will do deals with AI companies and develop a new format. There are already rumours that Universal Music will do a deal with Spotify to remix classic songs using AI.
Q. You mentioned wanting to start a new dance craze, and we love that because dance has helped certain songs become part of world culture. From Elvis to MJ, movement has created unforgettable moments in music history. We found your Funky Robot Challenge, tried it, and you were right, it spiked our adrenaline. What inspired the dance, and what do you hope people bring to it when they try it themselves?
A. The Funky Robot Challenge came from the idea that dance should feel freeing, energetic, and completely personal. Music and movement have always gone together, from Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson, because when people move to music they connect emotionally, physically, and socially at the same time. The inspiration was really about creating something fun that gives people permission to let go, laugh, and express themselves without overthinking it.
Dancing is genuinely good for your wellbeing and mental health. It boosts energy, relieves stress, improves confidence, and helps people reconnect with themselves in a world that can often feel overwhelming or repetitive. You do not need to be technically perfect — the point is to dance how you feel. Wave, Lock, Pop, Work, and Reset. For those whom like to learn the dance. If you go to Bright Halogen on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube you can find examples. Let the movement reflect your mood and personality. Everyone brings something different to it, and that individuality is what makes a dance challenge become a real cultural moment rather than just choreography.
Q. When fans hear Floor Element right now, how do you want them to connect with you as an artist? Do you see yourself representing more of an underground electronic culture, or do you feel this sound has the potential to grow into something much bigger and more worldwide?
A. When people hear Floor Element, I want them to feel like they are part of something bigger than just a song. Whether they discover the music through TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, or word of mouth the goal is connection. Real energy, real emotion, and a space where people who have been searching for something different can come together. I represent those who feel outside the ordinary and who want music to mean more than background noise. I would like this to grow into a community built around hope, expression, movement, and positivity.
The sound definitely has roots in underground electronic culture because that is where some of the most innovative and authentic creativity comes from. But I also believe it has the potential to become something much bigger and worldwide. Music that carries genuine feeling and gives people a sense of belonging can travel far beyond genres or scenes. The vision is not just to make tracks, but to create a movement where people feel seen, uplifted, and inspired to express themselves freely.
Q. You are a London based producer, and London has such a deep history with electronic music, club culture, and experimental sounds. How much does where you live influence your music? Do you still feel geography matters, or has the internet made music so global that location is becoming less important?
A. Being based in London has had a huge influence on my music because London has always been a meeting point for cultures, sounds, and ideas. Growing up in a culturally diverse family shaped my ears from the very beginning. Music was never limited to one style or perspective in our home. The mixture of African rhythms, Caribbean energy, hip-hop storytelling, electronic music, ska, rock, pop and dance culture naturally became part of my creative identity.
I still believe geography matters because your environment shapes your experiences, your emotions, and the energy you absorb every day. London’s nightlife, multiculturalism, and constant movement definitely influence the way I approach rhythm and sound design. At the same time, the internet has made music far more global and connected than ever before. Artists can now collaborate and inspire each other across continents instantly. But even in a digital world, location still leaves a fingerprint on the music because culture, community, and lived experience cannot be downloaded. Your environment and where you come from will always have an impact on your music and artistic perspective.
Q. Looking ahead, what do you hope your next move will be? If someone fully backed one major project of your choosing, would you want to create a world tour, a massive festival moment, a global digital campaign, or something completely different?
A. Watch this space — Echo Music Market AI is coming, and it is set to be the one stop AI music marketing tool that changes how artists reach the world. You can sign up via website www.brighthalogen.com for free demo.
Beyond that, my bigger vision is to build Bright Halogen into a fully realised AI creative music marketing brand. A brand that uses technology not just to make great music and content, but to open doors for people who have never had the opportunity to walk through them.
And at the heart of everything, giving back. I want to establish a foundation dedicated to supporting those in need. Because this journey has taught me that talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not. I want to help change that.
To everyone who inspired me, believed in me, and left before they could see where this goes — RIP Godwin, Sarah, Pam, Frank and Michael Awosika. This is for you.
The Cage: Floor Element, thank you so much, we appreciate you taking the time to talk to us!
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