It sounds crazy, right? 2012 was a very different time. People didn’t really understand what I do, even back then.

However, once you’ve spent over half your life primarily making your main income doing something you love, it doesn’t feel like work anymore. 

I have played hundreds of sets, so many that I’ve lost count. I’ve also learned from the best, working for some of the biggest names in the music industry. My first work gig after high school was moving to LA to work at Skrillex’s record label, “OWSLA”. During that time, I saw countless DJs and producers doing what they’re best at up close. Those sets and conversations afterwards taught me so much. I furthered my learning by attending Icon Collective, which is a music production school that unfortunately no longer exists. With the knowledge and relationships I gained through that experience, I became a songwriter and producer as well. There are so many other random jobs in the music industry I’ve done that it would be hard to list them all…

In the beginning (2012), I started playing out songs that I either created myself or just enjoyed listening to… 

Today, I play almost all of my music for the crowd I’m DJing for. Don’t get me wrong, I love showcasing my art, but when it comes to making an event special, I want to prioritize you.

I’ve discovered so many amazing songs and artists through playing more events outside of my “EDM” comfort zone. My library is vast. I can come in playing a list of songs that I know will crush any party. Alternatively, if you have a specific playlist of songs (even if I’ve never heard them before), I’ll happily play them out. I can mix songs I’ve never heard before and do so regularly.

Ultimately, if the people on the dance floor are happy, then I’m happy.

-Daniel Tzipori (418)