How did you get into DJ-ing?
It all began in San Francisco, California back in 1999 when the “rave” scene and underground techno-trance were so glorious! I was on a one-year student exchange during high school living in a small artist city called Sebastopol, around one hour away from San Francisco. I remember the guy who really showed me the real deal and confirmed my interest in the DJing business as my friend named Alex Lambert or DJ KidHack. He’s still my good friend and he’s still living and DJing in San Francisco and the bay area.
At the time, I came back to Bangkok and started being a part time employee at the original Mix-Up Records. It was the very first underground DJ and record store in Bangkok back in the day. This is where I got my hand on turntables everyday. It was the only way for me to practice and be better without spending so much money on equipment. I was young and still a student, so I couldn’t afford to buy such equipments.
Describe the music you play.
The root of my music was techno-trance and then I started getting involved with independent hip-hop and scratching for a while. I spent quite an amount of time trying to find what really “clicks” for me. It’s not easy and fast like today, there was no Internet or 3G back then to learn or know more about different types of music. You just had to get involved and spend a countless amount of time in the record store or have long conversations with people. In 2007, my passion for electro/disco music begun to show up stronger than other type. The Daft Punk Alive concert in 2007 was my turning point. After that experience, I knew exactly what I wanted to focus on. Now, the music that I play is Disco / Nu-Disco. I like music that has a nice groove and beautiful melody. I love all the 80’s and 90’s disco sound and atmosphere in the music. Every time I hear this type of song, I just want to move and float with it. People say, what I listen and play is what’s girl like to hear. Very feminine.
What’s the most fun you’ve ever had at a gig? Give us all the ugly details.
The most fun I have while playing is when everyone is behind me and they surround me and dance like crazy people. You are in the middle of the pit. It almost like there is no stage, no level and everyone is equal. I am just a guy who has a playlist that everyone enjoys and I want to party with everyone. The feeling like that hardly happens in Bangkok, though. People in Bangkok are so uptight and worry too much about their appearance.
What’s your favorite venue to play in Bangkok? Why?
Now, my most favorite venue is where I’m currently a resident DJ and that’s Badmotel and Surface. What I like about these two places is they respect my selection and know what I play. They are both filled with open-minded people. I have been having a good time since the first day I played at both places.
Which track are you most excited about right now?
Daft Punk – “Get Lucky”
The album will be out in May but there are teasers flying around in the cyber world.
Trap music: yea or nay?
“Yea” at a certain point and in a certain environment for me. I think you can play trap or whatever type of music when you feel like the mood and tone of the scene needs that type of music to be in control.
What’s one song you have played before but will never, ever play again?
“Gangnam Style.” I played this at my best friend’s wedding after-party.
What’s the best way for someone to get you to play his or her request?
Before you ask, please respect the scene and what others are currently listening to. If the song that you are requesting is the same type that I’m playing and if I have it, I will play it for you for sure. However, I can tell you that only five-percent of all the people there would understand that aspect and listeners like that can be found only where I’m holding my residencies.
What shows/residencies do you have lined up?
