{"id":436,"date":"2017-10-04T03:23:40","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T02:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alphamen.openearth.com.au\/?p=436"},"modified":"2020-06-08T03:52:29","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T02:52:29","slug":"dj-lizzy-the-spin-doctor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alphamen.asia\/dj-lizzy-the-spin-doctor\/","title":{"rendered":"The Spin Doctor"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having built a reputation in the US, performing in Los Angeles and New York City, before setting her sights in Asia, DJ Lizzy <\/strong>talks about the inspiration behind her new releases, the realisation of her love for electro music, and her experience spinning in China\u2019s leading clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You grew up in New Jersey; how much has your hometown inspired you to be a DJ?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I grew up in North Arlington in New Jersey, where I was highly influenced by the neighbourhood hip-hop culture. When I moved to New York City, I was quickly attracted to electronic music, and I started to listen to different styles. New York City<\/a> was the best training ground for my musical talents because it is the centre of the world, a place to follow music trends and be exposed to some of the best clubs in the world. I had the opportunity to hear the hottest beats and see top DJs performing all the time. It was definitely one of the main inspirations for me to become a professional DJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ve played at LA\u2019s Los Globos, NYC\u2019s Club Circle, and Shenzhen\u2019s Club Dazzle and M2; how does DJing in China compare to the States?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To be honest, music unites us all; there isn\u2019t much difference now. I play more bass and hip-hop in LA; more trance and techno in NYC, and it\u2019s almost the same music I play in China. I guess the only difference is the portion of each genre I play at different venues, but there’s no boundary in music. I find the same love from my fans in different countries. I was really shocked by the reaction from LA and NYC, especially at Los Globos<\/a>, when the promoter and fans kept on asking me back and posting in my fan group. I was really touched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where does the inspiration for your latest release Kombat<\/em> stem from? How\u2019s it different from your previous creation Kill the Vampire<\/em>?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kill the Vampire<\/em> was inspired during a visit to a coffee shop in Amsterdam last year. It was a beautiful day and that beat just lingered in my head. I started to imagine how this street would look like when it was dark, and how the vampires start to come out when the sun goes down!\u00a0 It was a bit crazy and pretty random. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Komba<\/em> was more of a studio work; I wanted to create a song that people can dance to, and beats that are easy to remember. I always loved history and war movies, and a lot of my inspiration comes from soldiers and battles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Both of your new 2017 releases have appeared as hot tracks on PYRO Music, a platform for global DJs and electronic music lovers alike; what does that mean to you?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It really means a lot to me. It really encourages me to follow my heart. I will continue pursuing my dreams and keep my own style in music. I still remember the day I uploaded Kill the Vampire<\/em> to Pyro Music, and the next day I woke up, I saw my song had 4.4k clicks and was on Pyro\u2019s front page hot list next to Galantis. I couldn’t believe it. I actually thought their website had mechanical problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who are your favourite DJs?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a tough one, I have many favourite DJs: Alok, KSHMR, Don Diablo, Oliver Heldens, Jauz, Kygo, Kaskade, Carnage. They\u2019re all great producers and have their own styles. I love songs that touch me, such as Dash Berlin\u2019s Underneath the Sky<\/em> and Here Tonight<\/em>, and Kaskade\u2019s Last Chance<\/em>. They all touched my heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name one song you\u2019d dance to death.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Definitely hip-hop. Maybe Ridin\u2019 Rims<\/em> by Dem Franchize Boyz, or All Night<\/em> by Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How\u2019s the DJ scene evolving in Asia?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

More and more people start to understand and respect DJs now. A DJ is no longer a music player at a club or a sexy showgirl who presses the buttons anymore. People have started to appreciate and value real DJ\/producers and start to focus on the business value in this industry. Big companies like Zouk have been bringing out a lot of DJs to their events, such as Zouk at Sea\u2019s High Seas Summer Series on Dream Cruises\u2019 luxury cruise ship. It\u2019s going to be the best summer kick-off party ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s next for you?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Besides events, I will open for a few of my favourite DJs, including Don Diablo, Steve Aoki, Garmiani, and Head Hunterz, and my new EP is also coming out in summer, which I am super excited about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can choose any venue in the world, where would you spin?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hakkasan Vegas<\/a> and Space IBIZA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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