Rise to Success: A DJ's Journey in His 40s

🎧 The speaker decided to become a DJ despite others doubting him and learned quickly.

🚀 He started DJing with Medusa just three weeks after starting, showing the importance of consistency and hard work.

💡 He transitioned from DJing to producing big room Tech House music with the goal of achieving success similar to popular DJs.

🎧 The speaker started producing music by going to Mastermind Studios and learning from experienced producers.

📧 The speaker sent his first track to multiple record labels, eventually getting signed by Angelo Ferrari for 100 euros.

💪 The speaker emphasizes the importance of perseverance and not letting rejections discourage progress in the music industry.

🎧 Competition in the music industry should not be feared, and supporting others can be beneficial for oneself as well.

🚫 The speaker does not conform to others' expectations or join specific labels, remaining true to their own style.

💪 Consistency, hard work, and targeting receptive audiences are important for success in the music industry.

The speaker has about 300 unreleased tracks but plans to release only 10 of them.

The speaker emphasizes that despite playing in sold-out shows, the majority of the public still doesn't know who they are.

The speaker highlights the importance of playing original tracks and not assuming that everyone has heard popular songs.

🎵 Ashes and Lights Go Out are the pioneering tracks that launched my career as a tech house DJ.

🎧 I test my music on Twitter before releasing it on Instagram to gauge the response and ensure its success.

🌍 Getting shows in America can be challenging, but as my popularity grows, it becomes easier to secure performances.

🎧 Playing live shows as a DJ involves ups and downs, with some shows being amazing and others not so great.

🎵 Having a diverse collection of music and being flexible with the set list is important for a DJ's success.

📈 The journey to becoming a successful DJ involves constant learning, evolving, and finding a balance between commercial and underground music.

🎧 The speaker discusses his collaborations with various artists and upcoming music releases.

🏠 The speaker emphasizes the importance of staying true to his music style while exploring different genres.

🎚️ The speaker reflects on the challenges of breaking into the UK music market and the importance of perseverance.

🎵 The speaker discusses their journey of becoming a world-famous tech house DJ in their 40s.

💪 They emphasize the importance of perseverance and not giving up when facing challenges.

👏 They express gratitude towards the Ministry of Sound for their support in their career.