Interview

SUNSHINE RACKET: FROM SOLE ACOUSTIC GUITAR TO CAFE DEL MAR

March 12, 2026

Tomek Mossakowski, performing under the name Sunshine Racket, is a Warsaw-based DJ and producer whose musical trajectory began with a sole acoustic guitar. In the beginning he was mentored by his father, a former band musician. Later he transitioned from early string compositions to electronic production, citing the influence of house pioneers such as Marshall Jefferson and Roger Sanchez.

His discography is characterized by a fusion of disco, soul, jazz, and afro-house. Tomek describes his creative process as one of rigorous iteration, often involving hundreds of exports and thousands of listens before a track reaches its final form.

Beyond the studio, his career is defined by a decade-long international tenure as the primary musical provider for Oriflame Cosmetics. In addition to this work, his live performances have reached global stages, most notably at the legendary Café del Mar in Abu Dhabi, a milestone he identifies as a definitive moment in his professional life.

Do you remember the exact moment (or person) that made you think: “I want to produce my own music”? What was it?

When I was young, we had an acoustic guitar at home. My dad used to play in the band. He taught me to play the first songs on this guitar. Then I started to make my own songs.
After that, later, when I saw stars like Marshall Jefferson, Roger Sanchez, I knew that I wanted to produce music like that.

SUNSHINE RACKET on The House of Essenza Launch Event

Photo: SUNSHINE RACKET on The House of Essenza Launch Event

Who or what shaped your sound in the beginning and what influences you now that might surprise people?

At the beginning, my dad, my brother, my cousin, showed me a lot of great music, a lot of great tracks, and they shaped my sound. Right now, I think journeys and trips around the world that I have, influence me a lot.

What’s one mistake you made while producing or mixing that taught you the biggest lesson?

I’m making a lot of mistakes. Every mistake is a lesson. You have to make mistakes to be better. That’s the process.

Be honest, how do you personally know when a track is finished? And how many exports usually come before that moment?

I don’t know exactly when my track is finished. When I listen to it like thousands of times, when I export it hundreds of times, and tweaking it happy to be here, happy to be here. That is the sign for me to stop, and then I know the track is finished.

In your opinion, what separates a good song from a forgettable one?

I think great song is when you love to listen to it over and over again. When you have great memories with the song, when you feel really great when you’re listening to it.

What makes a DJ set truly great for you, track selection, flow, crowd connection, or something else?

All the things make a DJ set great, but I think when you feel it in the air, when you feel it inside your body, when you want to move, when you want to dance, when you feel good, then it’s a great DJ set.

Photo: SUNSHINE RACKET on The House of Essenza Launch Event

Photo: SUNSHINE RACKET on The House of Essenza Launch Event

Was there a specific night, event, or person that pushed you to step behind the decks and start DJing seriously?

The moment that pushed me to step behind the decks was in the early 2000, when I was listening to Hauserka and The Radio Stasia. There were two legends Seb Skalski, owner of Specula Records, and DJ Klasse, who had great parties at that time, import in Picarnia.

When I was listening to them, I knew that I want to be like that. I want to be a DJ and I want to play at the parties.

What’s one unexpected or unforgettable moment you’ve had while playing live?

My unforgettable moment was when I was playing legendary Café del Mar in Abu Dhabi. The atmosphere there, this place, and people, and everything was fantastic. That was, the unforgettable moment of my life.