SOUTH AFRICAN DJ
7. What advice would you give to someone who is just starting out as a DJ? Figure out what sets you apart and play to that strength. You’ve got to find your edge. If you have the time and capacity, learning to produce music/working with someone will really help as that will be the product that people will find you through. 8. What do you think is the most important skill for a DJ to have? The technical side of DJing is much easier than it used to be, but creating and maintaining a vibe in a room is the most important skill. Nothing will beat playing the right record at the right time.
9. How do you handle mistakes during a performance?
I make mistakes, everybody does! All you can do is work quickly to compose yourself, don’t get flustered, fix what you can as quickly as you can and just keep going. Think ahead to the next record, push the mistake to the back of your mind. You’ll have time to reflect on it after the set, during your set is not the time to dwell on it. Chances are most people didn’t even notice! 10. What are your plans for the future, both as a DJ and in your personal life? Career- wise it’s taken a step up so I am going to see how far this can go. We have some big things planned and there is more of a team behind me now than there has been in the past, so I am very much looking forward to the future. In my personal life, my wife and I recently moved to the UK and are setting up our lives there now which we are really enjoying. Just going to take each day as it comes!
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sound press | May 2023
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