A talk with Mr. Belt & Wezol about their journey, signature sound and advices for aspiring DJs at Tomorrowland Winter 2025.
Dutch DJ duo Mr. Belt & Wezol have been shaping the house music scene for over a decade, blending disco, funk, and house into an irresistible groove. With performances at major festivals like Tomorrowland and a growing global fanbase, their influence continues to expand.
In this exclusive youBEAT interview at Tomorrowland Winter 2025, they reflect on their career milestones, the evolution of their sound, and how they stay true to their roots while electronic music trends shift. They also discuss the impact of their hit “It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay”, which inspired fellow DJs like James Hype to sample their work, and share valuable advice for aspiring producers looking to make it in the industry.
From their first Tomorrowland set to the lessons they’ve learned along the way, here’s what Mr. Belt & Wezol had to say to our reporter Leonie!
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- Leonie: Could you tell us about your journey leading up to Tomorrowland Winter? What was one defining moment in your career that made you believe you’d reached that level of success?
MR. BELT & WEZOL:We’ve been working on this project for 10 years now, and we’ve been watching Tomorrowland every year. We’ve always wanted to play there, and I think four or five years ago, we played at the summer edition for the first time. Since then, it’s been Tomorrowland every year, and now, for the first time, Tomorrowland Winter.
It’s been a steady climb rather than a single defining moment. Of course, the track we released last year helped a lot, but we were already playing Tomorrowland before that. So, it wasn’t just one move that made it happen.
YouBeat reporter Leonie with MR. BELT & WEZOL @ Tomorrowland Winter 2025 
YouBeat reporters Leonie and Christian with MR. BELT & WEZOL @ Tomorrowland Winter 2025
- Leonie: You’ve gained significant attention with your blend of house, disco, and funk. How do you balance staying true to your signature sound while evolving with trends in electronic music?
MR. BELT & WEZOL: Well, we’ve always played house music. And now, we’re lucky that house music is becoming more popular again! So, in that sense, we don’t think we’re following trends that much. We’ve just always done this, and now, as you said, it’s going crazy everywhere. So, I guess we’re just lucky!
- Maybe you’re just the trendsetters?
Mr Belt & Wezol: Haha, maybe!
- Leonie: After publishing your hit It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay, many famous DJs, like James Hype, started sampling the melody. How do you feel about that?
MR. BELT & WEZOL: We think everyone should be able to sample it. Sampling old music is a big part of making new music, after all.
So, it’s not like we release a track and no one else can touch it—everyone can. Just last week another track with the same sample was released, and that’s totally fine!
- Leonie: Being part of such a high-profile event like Tomorrowland, what are some of the biggest lessons you’ve learned from this journey in the electronic music industry? Any advice for upcoming DJs and producers?
MR. BELT & WEZOL: One thing that really helped us in the beginning was organizing our own events. That allowed us to play long sets, gain experience, and really learn not just how to DJ, but also how to feel comfortable behind the decks.
Also, just keep going! We’ve been doing this for 10 years, and it was a steady path. But after all that time, It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay came out, and that took things to the next level. So, it might take 10 years, and that’s totally okay!
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- Leonie: Thank you very much! I’m already looking forward to seeing you afterwards and also tomorrow, right?
MR. BELT & WEZOL: Yes! Looking forward to it.
** THANKS MR. BELT & WEZOL AND TOMORROWLAND PRESS TEAM! **
