DJ Highness, Singapore’s Youngest DJ
Female DJs, Singapore clubbing, fuckboys
Why DJ?
Learned piano as a kid, was musically inclined, dreamed of becoming a music producer. Joined a club promoting team at 16. Discovered EDM. Was introduced an all-female DJ agency.
Took lessons at least twice a week for a few months. My mentor believed in me. Taught me more than others. I work hard. Have been praised for being the youngest DJ in Singapore and getting a club residency so quickly.
Everyone can DJ, not everyone can be good. Produce tracks, be different.
My first gig was one hour at Get Juiced.
Now, I read the crowd. If they don’t vibe to 2 songs, I change my set.
DJ Stereotypes.
At my first agency, not-so-pretty candidates were turned down. Some also admitted they wanted to DJ for fame, money.
To be booked, female DJs are judged on looks, male DJs on skill. I’ve heard of female DJs having sex to DJ, be paid more. Why?
Female DJs are sexualised; I don’t like it. People also think of female DJs as Siam Diu DJs, who get tipped.
People ask if I dress for attention. I don’t. Listen to my sets. I’m good.
Guys assume I sleep with strangers. When I DJ, I drink water. I’ve made guy friends from DJing, but not those who just want sex.
Some DJs play Spotify playlists.
It’s good and bad to have the same playlist. It can be exciting to correctly guess songs, but predictable.
How to be good?
I don’t like K-pop, but I spin Blackpink songs because people like them. DJs should look up top songs nationally, internationally every day. Singapore’s music taste tends to progress slower, so I try to introduce new music when we can.
I’m a performance DJ. While spinning, I like to dance, hype my crowds, enjoy my music.
Be well connected.
What’s next?
Releasing a new track end-May with rapper @matty_judah. It’s another thing I’ll be youngest in Singapore to have done!
