Meet Trust Me Lucien: The 19-Year-Old Swedish Sample Maker Making Waves
In today’s interview, we sat down with Trust Me Lucien, a 19-year-old sample maker from Sweden, who’s been a part of WAVS for almost two years. His unique approach and versatility have led him to stand out in a highly competitive industry. Below is a glimpse of our conversation and how Lucien navigates his journey in music.
Q: Trust Me Lucien is an interesting name. Is that your real name?
Lucien: (Laughs) No, it’s not my real name. When I was switching from making beats to samples, I wanted a new name. My original name was just Oscxr with an X instead of the A, but that didn’t feel unique enough. So, I Googled cool Spanish names and found “Lucien.” However, the handle for Lucien wasn’t available on Instagram, so I had to come up with something before it. That’s when “Trust Me” came into the picture. It’s essentially a promise to myself, a reminder that I will get where I want to be one day.
trustmelucien‘s WAVS profile
Q: What’s your process for starting a new idea?
Lucien: I find ideas everywhere. Sometimes I wake up with a melody in my head, record it in voice notes, and later bring it into the studio. Other times, I go outside and find inspiration from beautiful places. Being in nature—whether it’s a beach or a mountain—helps me translate those visuals into music. When I came to Los Angeles for this interview, I took a couple of days just to explore the city for inspiration.
A few of trustmelucien’s best performing packs on WAVS
Q: What do you think makes your samples stand out sonically?
Lucien: Definitely my vocals. I’m not a great singer by any means—I’ve never had lessons—but I sing with emotion. Sometimes my vocals are out of key, but I think the raw energy is what gives my samples life. I don’t rely on perfect auto-tuning. Instead, I focus on capturing the essence and bringing my voice forward, even if it’s imperfect.
trustmelucien in the studio
Q: What are your top three VSTs for production right now?
Lucien: Number one is Scorch, for sure. It has a wide range of preset combinations that I use to come up with new ideas. Then there’s Kontakt. As long as you have the right banks, Kontakt will always be a must-have because it constantly reinvents itself with new sounds. And finally, I’d say one-shots. I love using one-shots from producers like Eiby, CoopTheTruth, and Nami to kickstart my ideas.
Trustmelucien has become a rising force in the sample-making world, and his story serves as a testament to hard work, creativity, and perseverance. For all the answers, feel free to check out the interview we did with Lucien over on our YouTube channel and check out his work on the link below!
