Nostalgia is what makes life so beautiful. It wraps past memories into something lasting – something that can still evoke feelings even years later, and in a way makes them almost unforgettable.
When Angie Stone released “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” in 2002, it quickly became became a timeless classic; a song that never really disappeared, still being played and celebrated today.
For French duo Mozambo, the connection to the record came later, during their time in Ibiza. It was a mix of nostalgia for a moment they never experienced, combined with their love for the original, and the energy of the island itself. At the same time, they came across old footage from Space Ibiza – including that legendary moment of Carl Cox playing the anthem during the closing – alongside stories from friends who were there, describing it with so much passion.
“There’s something deeper in it, something we can’t fully put into words, but that really moves us.”
And you will love this version. It honors its roots perfectly – soft, soulful, and completely unforced. You can simply drift away and feel the love for the original merged with the spirit of Ibiza. It captures that unique island essence: a sense of freedom mixed with a hint of bittersweet nostalgia – the kind that somehow resonates deeply. “It’s one of those tracks that gives us goosebumps every time we hear it. Even when we play our version, there’s always something happening on the dancefloor that’s hard to explain.”
Now teaming up with Antdot, the track “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” is released via Dawn Patrol and their own imprint Jungle Disco, deepening their exploration of a musical world defined by organic house, rhythmic energy, and profound emotion.
We spoke with them about the story behind the release, Ibiza, and the art of letting music simply exist – beyond categories, just to be experienced.
photography by Camilla Gonçalves
Hey you two! So nice to speak with you today — where are you right now and how are you? (smiles)
Hello, we’re very happy to speak with you as well.
Right now, we’re in Marseille, just for a short stop before heading back on tour to Singapore and India. It’s a bit of a transition moment for us, so we’re really glad to take the time to connect and chat with you today.
To start from the beginning, I read that Guillaume has a classical piano background, while Alexis started out self-taught on guitar. Do you feel that playing an instrument helps when it comes to producing music?
Yes, that’s true, we both come from a musical background, but with different paths.
For us, being musicians is definitely a plus when it comes to producing. It allows us to quickly translate ideas we have in our heads, to replay or reinterpret samples, and to explore musical directions we might not have approached otherwise.
That said, we don’t see it as something essential. There are many amazing DJs and producers who are not trained musicians. For us, it’s more like an extra tool, something that helps us shape our sound and gives us a slightly different perspective.
But personally, it’s something that has always been very helpful in our creative process.
Speaking of your musical journey, let’s talk about “Wish I Didn’t Miss You”, which is such a special track. Do you remember when the idea came up to rework it in your own style?
Yes, we remember it very clearly. It was about two years ago, in Ibiza.
We had this idea of reworking the track because we were already big fans of it, and we wanted to create our own version that we could play in our sets, especially there on the island. At the same time, we came across old footage from Space Ibiza, including that legendary video of Carl Cox playing the track during the closing. We also spoke with friends who were there that night, and they described it with so much emotion.
So it was a mix of nostalgia for a moment we never experienced, combined with our love for the original track, and the energy of being in Ibiza at that time. We just felt inspired to create our own version, almost like a tribute. That’s really how the idea came to life.
Angie Stone’s version carries such a pure emotion. What felt essential for you to keep in your version?
We really wanted to create something elegant and refined, something that would highlight the vocal above everything else.
The voice carries so much emotion, and the lyrics truly resonate with us. It’s one of those tracks that gives us goosebumps every time we hear it. Even when we play our version, there’s always something happening on the dancefloor that’s hard to explain. We have a very special connection with this record. There’s something deeper in it, something we can’t fully put into words, but that really moves us.
Angie Stone is such an incredible artist, and the emotion in this track is just timeless. We felt very proud to reinterpret it in our own way.
“We wanted to create our own version – almost like a tribute.”
And working on such a classic can be challenging. Did you ever feel unsure at any point, or did it all come together naturally?
Not really, it actually came together quite naturally. We didn’t try to force anything. The ideas flowed easily, and the overall concept of the track came together pretty quickly because we already had a clear vision from the start. Where we spent more time was on the details, the mix, the final touches. But the core idea and the feeling of the track were there from the beginning.
So no real doubts, it was more about refining what we already felt was right.
You connected this track to a very specific Ibiza memory. Thinking about that, what does the island represent for you creatively today?
For us, Ibiza will always be a kind of magical place. There’s something about the island that you feel the moment you arrive. The energy is very strong, very special. It’s a place full of history, especially when it comes to DJ culture, but even going back to the late ’60s and the whole hippie movement.
We feel deeply connected to those foundations, to an era we didn’t experience but have always been drawn to. In a way, we still manage to live Ibiza in our own way.
There are so many different ways to experience the island today, but for us, it’s a place where we find inspiration, calm, celebration and meaningful connections. It really depends on how you choose to see and live it.
Every time we go there, we leave feeling inspired and happy. It’s one of the few places in the world where we truly feel at home. For us, it’s timeless, almost outside of reality. Something very rare and very special.
Starting your own label is a big step. What has changed for you since launching Jungle Disco?
For us, it was above all a feeling of freedom. After years of trying to release music through different channels, dealing with artistic directors, waiting for responses, or being told what to do and how to shape our sound, we reached a point where we just needed to follow our own path.
We wanted to release music when we felt it was right, without having to wait for approval or compromise our vision. Launching our own label was a way to take back that control and fully express ourselves. It also opened the door to new ideas. We started organizing our own events, in France and in Brazil, on a small scale, but always with a very honest and personal approach. Everything we did came from the heart.
It’s been an important step for us, not only creatively but also personally. It helped us believe more in ourselves and trust our instincts. Of course, we still release music on other labels, but having this space of independence gives us a balance we really value.
“What really matters is the person – the soul behind it.”
How do you personally define success in music today?
We don’t really think in terms of mainstream or underground anymore. Maybe in the past there were clearer boundaries, but today, especially with social media, everything feels much more open. Those lines have blurred, and there’s a lot more freedom.
For us, it’s simply about making music we love. Some tracks might reach a wider audience because they’re more open or crossover, while others stay more rooted in a club or DJ context. But we don’t approach it with rules or categories in mind.
We just create what feels right to us, what we would want to listen to and play. At the end of the day, we don’t control how a track will be received. Once it’s out, it belongs to the people.
Sometimes you can feel that something might resonate, sometimes you can’t. There’s no real formula anymore, and that’s what makes it exciting. We just focus on doing our best, staying honest, and letting the rest happen naturally.
Do you notice changes in club culture, especially among younger generations?
Yes, we definitely feel it. There’s been a huge evolution over the past few years. Part of it comes from the natural cycle of music. Tracks that were released 20 years ago are coming back, and younger generations are rediscovering them, sometimes without even realizing they’ve heard them before. At the same time, there’s a broader openness in the music scene. Everything feels more diverse, more mixed, and that has a strong impact on club culture.
Today, there’s a sense of freedom that feels very real. In our experience, we can play a much wider range of music, and audiences are more and more receptive to it, all around the world. It feels like things have evolved towards more openness and maturity, and for us, that’s something really inspiring.
“Everything we did came from the heart.”
Working as a duo, do you sometimes have different opinions? How do you handle those moments?
Yes, of course, it happens, like in any duo. Whether it’s creative or even personal, disagreements are part of the process. But over time, we’ve learned how to work with them and actually turn them into something positive. In a way, we believe we need those moments to make the right decisions.
A duo means two visions, two sensitivities, and you can’t always agree on everything. What matters is finding that point where both perspectives meet, where everything aligns. That’s usually when we know we’re on the right path. We really see it as a strength. Being able to share this together, to be compatible both artistically and personally, is something we feel very lucky about.
For us, it’s not something that slows us down, it’s part of the creative process. It’s almost like a natural way of refining ideas until we find what feels right.
And finally — what do you admire most about each other? (smiles)
That’s a difficult question.
I think, above everything, it’s the human connection. The friendship. We’re best friends, like brothers. There are so many things we could say about each other, but at the core of it, there’s a very strong bond between us.
It’s almost like a family connection, even if we’re not related by blood. It’s something that’s been there from the very beginning. We truly admire each other as people, as individuals, beyond the music. The artistic side is important, of course, but what really matters is the person, the soul behind it.
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