Bridging the gap between innovation and soul

In an era where electronic music often favors formula over feeling, few artists manage to bridge the gap between innovation and soul as deftly as Opolopo. Born Peter Major and raised in Sweden by way of Hungarian roots, Opolopo has quietly become one of the most respected figures in contemporary electronic music—an alchemist of sound whose work seamlessly fuses house, broken beat, boogie, and future-funk into a singular, unmistakable voice.

With a career spanning over two decades, Opolopo has built a reputation not just as a producer of deeply emotive and rhythmically complex tracks, but as a remixer capable of reimagining the work of others with surgical precision and musical sensitivity. From reworks of legends like Gregory Porter and Stevie Wonder to dancefloor-ready originals on labels such as Local Talk, Z Records, and Tru Thoughts, his discography is a testament to both range and restraint.

In this interview, I sit down with Opolopo to explore the nuances of his creative process, the evolution of his sound, and the broader cultural and technological shifts shaping the world of electronic music today.