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MANAGERIAL Our warmest thank you and appreciation to e v e r y o n e w h o m a d e o u r f i r s t d e b u t C l u b To u r sensational at Zion Club KL! Thank you for being a part of it and supporting us by showing up at our event. We feel the love and support.

Working with new talents everyday and hoping to give them a better reach in this industry is our main purpose. Our aim is to create a platform for newcomers to release their potential.

We’ r e t h r i l l e d t o a n n o u n c e o u r n e w w e b s i t e t h a t will be up and running soon that will provide more significant and current updates and alongside exclusive news which will attempt to replicate much of what is in the magazine.

June issue covers your usual favourites and hopes to continue to be your source for what’s happening right now in the local dance music scene.

See you again in our next issue!

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Fresh Quotes / 6 Dance Safe / 10 Quicktake / 12 Cover Story / 14 Fashion Artist / 20 Artist & Career / 24 Emcee of The Month / 26 DJ of The Month / 28 Top 100 DJs / 36 Super Club / 38 Club Tour / 40 Bar of The Month / 42 Who’s in Town / 44 Artist & Past Time / 52 What Went Down / 54 Mixtape of The Month / 60 Industry Insider / 62 Producer of The Month / 64 Hot & Viral / 68 Gig Life Asia / 70 Through The Lens / 74 Tour Diary / 78 Party Picture / 80

To u r D i a r y, p a g e 8 0 / P h o t o s : A l l i s A m a z i n g

Fresh Quotes

I’ve always believed that the key t o a g r e a t s o n g i s a g r e a t m e l o d y. I ’ v e always made it a point to try and produce a melody that is catchy and stays with you long after the music has been heard.

-Ferry Corsten, page 14

Being a female DJ is a p r i v i l e g e a n d t r u l y a n h o n o u r, as it takes lots of guts to stand up for what you believe in and h a v e p a s s i o n f o r.

-Pennie Freeze, page 31

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Be patient and let your music career grow over time, because big dreams don’t happen overnight.

-Fono, page 24

I appreciate dance music as an art form.

- N FJ , p a g e 3 2

I f o u n d m y s e l f i n t h i s j o u r n e y, I didn’t give up no matter what, practices makes perfect and h a r d w o r k p a y s o f f.

-Y i k z z , p a g e 3 4

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MIXTAPE OF THE MONTH For the month of JUNE, the selected genre is HARDSTYLE. From 1st - 13th JUNE The next Mixtape of the Month genre is Hardstyle. Expecting heavy and intense baselines from you! Do surprise us with inventiveness, we love surprises! The responds received from the last past #motm competitions has stretched to a vast range of bedroom warriors, anticipating to uncover more talents exhibiting their ability and p r o s p e c t s o f i n g e n u i t y. P l e a s e r e a d t h e Te r m s and Conditions on DJ Mag Malaysia Facebook P a g e t h o r o u g h l y t o q u a l i f y.

For more info :

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Dance Safe

GETTING HOME SAFELY Driving home in the morning after staying awake all night partying can be dangerous. Below are some suggestions of how to reduce your risk of getting into a car accident.

DEFINITE DON'TS - Don’t drive if you have been drinking alcohol.

Alcohol lowers your reaction time and inhibits motor functioning.

- Don’t drive if you have been using ketamine, G H B , L S D , m u s h r o o m s , e c s t a s y, s p e e d o r a n y o t h e r s t r o n g p s yc h o a c t i ve d r u g . E ve n i f yo u h ave “c o m e down” and think you are fine to drive, these drugs all have residual effects that can impair your d r i v i n g a b i l i t y. E v e n e c s t a s y a n d s p e e d , w h i c h c a n make you feel more alert, are dangerous to drive on. These drugs especially can take a lot out of you and make you tired after you come down. It is always better to get a good night’s sleep before attempting to drive after using them.

- D o n ’ t d r i v e i f y o u a r e t o o t i r e d o r s l e e p y. I f y o u a r e f e e l i n g s l e e p y, y o u m a y b e t h i n k i n g o n l y a b o u t g e t t i n g h o m e a n d i n t o b e d . H o w e v e r, i t i s d a n g e r o u s to drive in this condition. (Note: coffee may keep you awake, but it won’t improve your driving ability i f y o u a r e s i g n i f i c a n t l y t i r e d o r s l e e p y. )

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Avoid getting into a potentially dangerous driving situation - A s s i g n a “d e s i g n a t e d d r i ve r ” w h o a g r e e s t o stay sober the entire night and to not exhaust themselves dancing for too long.

- Leave the party or rave before you get too tired or sleepy to drive. It’s safer to show up early and l e a v e e a r l i e r t h a n t o s h o w u p l a t e a n d l e a v e l a t e r.

Know your body’s limits.

- Ta k e t h e b u s . I f y o u k n o w y o u a r e g o i n g t o s t a y a l l night, some raves end late enough in the morning that public transportation systems may be running.

- Ta k e a c a b . C o m p a r e d t o t h e p r i c e o f s o m e r a v e s , and definitely some drugs, cab fare is a relatively minor expense for the safety it provides. Plan to share a cab with others to spread out the costs.

Also, think of the great conversations you can get i n t o w i t h t h e d r i v e r.

If you find yourself in a potentially dangerous driving situation - Have someone else drive the car who has been sober the whole night or is more rested than you.

- Ta k e a b u s o r a c a b a n d c o m e b a c k l a t e r t o g e t y o u r c a r.

- Go home with someone else and come back later t o g e t y o u r c a r.

- Make sure somebody stays awake along with the driver and keeps conversation going. Have this p e r s o n s i t i n t h e f r o n t p a s s e n g e r s e a t . Ta l k i n g t o a sleepy driver helps keep them awake and alert.

- When all else fails, lock your doors and sleep i n y o u r c a r ! ( K e e p i n m i n d , h o w e v e r, t h a t i n s o m e states even having your keys in the ignition constitutes drunken driving. If you are intoxicated, you may want to hide your keys in the tire well or under the hood, so it is clear to any police officer who may approach you that you were never driving in that condition.)

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Quicktake

Watch Dillon Francis Reality Show Parody DJ WORLD D J / P r o d u c e r, a c t o r a n d s e r i a l p r a n k s t e r D i l l o n F r a n c i s c r e a t e d a n e w w e b s e r i e s , D J World. A parody reality series follows “six DJs” in one house as they compete for a o n e w a y t i c ke t t o L a s Ve g a s a n d a 5 0 0 0 c a s h p r i z e . A i r e d b i - w e e k l y o n D i l l o n Fr a n c i s ’ Yo u Tu b e c h a n n e l . T h e f i r s t e p i s o d e i s a n i n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e c h a r a c t e r s a n d a s n e a k peak of shenanigans. The series’ first episode has just hit the internet. I think it’s safe to say that Dillon Francis’ new pet project is hysterical, gave all the fans a hard laugh.

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Quicktake

TRNTBL The world first wireless turntable

V i n y l s o u n d s b e t t e r, o l d - s c h o o l b u t remains an analogue medium in a digital world. As for diehard collectors, this maybe the new generation of vinyl lovers.

The new gear uses wireless connectivity to allow users to share their music to social media and stream audio f r o m p l a t f o r m s l i k e S p o t i f y. T R N T B L scans the music from the record that is playing and will be able to identify the music so users can share what they are listening to. The bluetooth allows users to link TRNTBL to other devices.

Yo u c a n p r e o r d e r T R N T B L a t $ 3 5 , b u t the price will go up to $420, once the first batch shipped out this Summer 2016.

We l o o k f o r w a r d t o c o n n e c t i n g a n e w g e n e r a t i o n of vinyl lovers by way of the built-in sharing and community features of TRNTBL. We b e l i e v e T R N T B L c a n t a k e c e n t e r s t a g e i n y o u r home. The player is beautifully designed to making listening to vinyl more accessible for this new and growing audience of premium music listeners - N i c k A l t , V N Y L’ s F o u n d e r.

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There is no denying that this veteran producer transcends time and p o s s e s s o t h e r - w o r l d l y t a l e n t s . A n d a s w e’ ve b e e n b l e s s e d w i t h ove r t w o d e c a d e s o f t h e s e e a r - c ra d l i n g t ra c k s , w e’ r e i n f o r ye t a n o t h e r treat as this dance music legend announces the return the very much anticipated Gouryella. One of the industry’s highly celebrated artists, Ferry Corsten’s name is synonymous with transcending and r e v o l u t i o n a r y w o r k . T h i s D u t c h Tr a n c e l e g e n d w h o i s a D J , P r o d u c e r, L a b e l O w n e r, R a d i o S h o w h o s t a n d a l l r o u n d t a l e n t , a n s w e r e d t h e burning call for a classic revival. It is surprising how this busy musician found the time to produce and take on the road a new and improved Gouryella.

Hailing from the dance music capital, Netherlands, Ferry Corsten’s love for music developed at a young age. By the age of 16, he was already producing and remixing tracks under various aliases. A year l a t e r, a f t e r w o r k i n g o d d j o b s t o b u y h i s f i r s t k e y b o a r d , C o r s t e n w a s already on his journey to become the trance legend that he is now.

His hard work, determination and ever burning passion led him to w i n h i s v e r y f i r s t a w a r d “ D e G r o t e P r i j s v a n N e d e r l a n d ”. C o r s t e n was already releasing records, and self-made productions in his teen years. What started out as underground hardcore tracks later developed into trance music.

“Don’t Be Afraid” was the artist’s first track to make into onto c h a r t s , u n d e r h i s a l i a s M o o n m a n . T h e n i n 1 9 9 8 , “O u t o f t h e B l u e” became the track that catapulted Corsten to fame. Although the t r a c k w a s d e b u t e d u n d e r t h e a l i a s S y s t e m F, t h e t r a c k b e c a m e a dance floor anthem the world over garnering Ferry Corsten the fame and recognition he duly deserved. He then followed up with “Cry’ that was produced together with his then partner Robert Smit.

His undeniable talent received the attention of industry hard hitters and it wasn’t long before Tiesto took notice. The year was 1999 when dance music history received its first glimpse of power duo, Ferry C o r s t e n a n d T i e s t o t o c r e a t e G o u r y e l l a . To g e t h e r t h e y r e l e a s e d s e v e n g r o u n d b r e a k i n g t r a c k s “ G o u r y e l l a ”, “ G o r e l l a ”, “ W a l h a l l a ”, “ I n W a l h a l l a ”, “ Te n s h i ”, “ L i g a y a ” a n d “A n a h e r a ”. A y e a r l a t e r, T i e s t o l e f t t h e s u p e r g r o u p t o f o c u s o n h i s s o l o c a r e e r, l e a v i n g C o r s t e n t h e s o l o artist of Gouryella. After his departure, Corsten released “Ligaya” with composer John Ewbank in late 2002 before founding himself retiring the Gouryella project to focus on other personal projects.

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Ferry also found himself retiring the Gouryella project to focus more on his other personal works. In 2003, his highly waited debut album was released. He launched “Right of Way ” a t t h e H e i n e ke n M u s i c a l H a l l w i t h a n e i g h t h o u r s e t t o o v e r 4 5 0 0 l u c k y a t t e n d e e s . Tw o y e a r s l a t e r, C o r s t e n m a d e the decision to start up his very own record label, Flashover R e c o r d i n g s w h e r e h e r e l e a s e d h i s s e c o n d a l b u m L . E . F. F e r r y Corsten most definitely made his mark on the industry that y e a r a s h e w a s r a n k e d n u m b e r 5 o n t h e D J M a g To p 1 0 0 list. The Dutch superstar followed up with various chart topping tracks before starting up his own weekly radio show “Corsten’s Countdown”which features a list of the highest voted trance tracks.

Fast-forward a few years, tracks and accolades later Ferry Corsten now has his monthly show Ferry’s Fix, hosted many of his “Full On” shows the world over and the inception of another power duo, New World Punx with Markus Schulz, the d a n c e m u s i c i n d u s t r y t h o u g h t h ey ’d w i t n e s s e d i t a l l . B u t l a t e l a s t y e a r, t h e s c e n e i n u n i s o n j u m p e d f o r j o y w h e n C o r s t e n announced the return of Gouryella after over a decade since it was retired.

Now, after two decades of revolutionizing the dance music industry and pushing it forward, Corsten has decided to take a page from his past and make it new again. Fans of the Gouryella project and trance families around the world have been ecstatic about the reintroduction of the show. It was a personal need to make a change in the industry that drove C o r s t e n t o r e v i v e t h e m o n i k e r. I t t o o k a l o n g t i m e f o r t h e D J , Producer and all out talented human to be in the right state of mind to cater to high demand for the Gouryella return.

The revival of Gouryella was debuted at Atlantis 2016 in Australia to primal screams and thunderous applause.

C o r s t e n f e l t t h a t A t l a n t i s w a s t h e ‘ r i g h t p l a c e a n d r i g h t t i m e’ t o r e v i v e t h e f a m e d m o n i k e r. T h e r e w a s n o b e t t e r w a y t o r i n g in the new Gouryella than at the heart of it all, more so since “Gouryella” means heaven in native Australian. The 2016 Gouryella undoubtedly had a 1999 feel to it with Corsten bringing back all the oldies but goodies from Gouryella’s past. Starting in Australia then jetting to California to headline Beyond Wonderland Festival and later EDC New Yo r k , G o u r y e l l a h a s e v o k e d w a t e r f a l l s o f e m o t i o n s f r o m fans at every show. Ferry Corsten continues his charge of international festivals as he takes Gouryella to events such a s U l t r a E u r o p e , B a l a t o n S o u n d Fe s t i v a l , E D C L a s Ve g a s , E D C U K , To m o r r o w l a n d a n d m a n y m o r e . G i v i n g t h e u n i v e r s a l Tr a n c e f a m i l y a c h a n c e t o r e m i n i s c e t h e g o o d o l d d a y s , w h i l s t also embracing the future direction of the scene.

In an industry saturated with new genres and sounds, Corsten reminds us why we fell in love with the scene in the first place. His talent and ingenuity sets the bar high, for his fellow producers, DJ and himself as well. The resurgence of the Gouryella moniker has the entire industry anticipating classic trance sound married with the ever evolving sound of Ferry Corsten. We caught up with this legendary DJ before the start of a slew of Gouryella shows, to discuss this coming y e a r, h i s s e c r e t s t o s u c c e s s a n d w h a t h e h a s i n s t o r e f o r u s .

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1. Hi there! 2016 has been a pretty exciting year for yo u a n d w e’ r e o n l y 5 m o n t h s i n . W h a t d i r e c t i o n d o yo u hope to take your music in in 2016? What can fans look forward to in the coming months?

I’m currently working on my artist album which has been in process since the beginning of this year so I’ve had an amazing time on a creative level. I’m all about the big epic melodies and textures again so that is what you can e x p e c t f r o m m e t h i s y e a r.

2. After two decades of leading the way in the industry you’re still going strong, and producing bigger and better hits. What is your secret to being timeless?

Thank you. It means a lot to me to hear this as a music p r o d u c e r. I ’ v e a l w a y s b e l i e v e d t h a t t h e k e y t o a g r e a t s o n g i s a g r e a t m e l o d y. I ’ v e a l w a y s m a d e i t a p o i n t t o t r y and produce a melody that is catchy and stays with you long after the music has been heard. It’s always good to look around and anticipate the latest trends and see what work with your music with these trends.

3. It’s been a decade since fans the world over have been asking for the return of Gouryella. What made you want to revive it?

I felt the personal need for trance with big epic melodies.

To o m u c h o f t o d a y ’ s t r a n c e h a s b e c o m e b o r d e r l i n e E D M . I t started missing that turn of the century sentiment. With this in mind I produced a track that had the Gouryella sound… Through the success of the release of the single, I was asked by many promoters for a Gouryella concept after releasing the single. The response from the fans were so great and the promoters wanted to see if I was interested in giving the name a live show.

4. What can fans expect from the renewed Gouryella project and the live tour concept?

The name Gouryella itself is pretty mysterious. It means “heaven” in Australian aboriginal language. It is an experience based around all the biggest questions human kind has.

5. How do you juggle the constant travelling, producing, overseeing your label and your other projects without neglecting the other?

I t ’ s n o t e a s y. I w i l l t e l l y o u t h a t . I ’ m g r a t e f u l t h a t I h a v e a wonderful and passionate team around me that help me. I could never do this on my own.

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6 . Yo u h o s t y o u r o w n w e e k l y r a d i o s h o w ‘ C o r s t e n ’ s C o u n t d o w n ’. H o w d o m i n a t e d o y o u f e e l r a d i o w a s i n breaking those early Gouryella records? Is the radio market stronger or weaker now for having that same impact with tracks, or is it all streaming services these days?

Corsten’s Countdown is a great way for me to promote music that I believe in, whether it be mine or others.

Radio nowadays has limited itself to purely commercial music. The first Gouryella track was a top 20 hit in the UK which is almost unthinkable now. Streaming is definitely important now to spread different music to wider audience. It is also needed as internet has also overcome radio in terms of market growth.

Yo u h a v e b e e n s o c o n s i s t e n t w i t h m a k i n g q u a l i t y m u s i c and always being a forefront for dance music. What motivates you as an artist to continue doing what you do?

I think any person that wants to make a career in being a musician must be passionate in what they do. It is not an easy path and it takes a lot of commitment from your side as it takes up pretty much most, if not all, of your life.

7 . Ta l k u s t h r o u g h t h e c r e a t i v e p r o c e s s o f p r o d u c i n g a h i t t r a c k l i k e G o u r y e l l a ’ s ‘A n a h e r a ’ ?

W h e n I m a d e ‘A n a h e r a ’ I w a s p l a y i n g a r o u n d w i t h v a r i o u s melodies when a certain melody struck a chord in me and made the hairs on my arms stand on end. I never set out to produce a Gouryella track but when working on the track further I knew this was it. It had that Gouryella feel.

8. Is there something that you know today working in the industry that you wished you knew when you first started out with Gouryella?

I think I would have called it Ferry Corsten presents Gouryella from the first release.

9. What would you say are the three most important things every producer should know?

Archiving, less is more, not everyone likes a sausage (In other words don’t max out your track levels through the r o o f. ) 10. Is there anything in the industry right now that you would want to change or would like to make better?

I would like to see more diversity and individualism again but I do feel that it is going there which is great!

11. When can your fans in Asia catch the Gouryella live show and what would you like to say to them?

Thanks for the support and feel free to follow me Ferry Corsten on all social media to get updates of Gouryella.

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Fashion Artist

Ta k i n g t h e A s i a n r e g i o n b y s t o r m l i k e M a n i l a , S i n g a p o r e , J a k a r t a ,Bangkok and Sri Lanka, Cassie D captivates the audience with her stellar performance when she hits the decks but remains up to date with her fashion wear trends. Cassie D shares her signature look with us in this latest scoop.

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1 . Te l l u s y o u r j o u r n e y t o w a r d s b e c o m i n g a D J .

I started off as a bedroom DJ in 2008, after that I made my first debut live performance in a atmospheric coastal setting unleashing tune at the Paradiso Beach Vibe party in July 2010 in Tioman. I’ve worked with top dance artists such as Thomas Gold, Helvetic Nerd, Daniel Portman and Nina Kravis, just to name a few.

2. What’s keeping you busy exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

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At the moment, I’m focusing on my career as a manager for a French company based in Asia region. I’m managing their offices in Kuala L u m p u r, J o h o r B a h a r u a n d S i n g a p o r e . 2 0 1 6 i s busy one for me filled with meetings and gigs.

I h av e s e t u p a D J D u o , b y t h e n a m e t h e OT H E R S I D E w i t h F l i k s w i t c h . We’ r e p u s h i n g f o r a m u s i c a l experience that’s deeper and uncompromising in q u a l i t y, r e f l e c t i n g a m o r e t a s t e f u l p r e f e r e n c e t o w a r d s H o u s e m u s i c a n d Te c h n o . O u r e v e n t w i l l launch after June, so just stay tuned!

3. How would you describe your fashion style?

I ’d d e f i n i t e l y s ay t h a t t h e b e s t w ay t o d e s c r i b e my personal style is versatile. I hate conforming to a specific style because I’m always open to stepping out of my comfort zone and switching up my looks. I have so many different pieces in my wardrobe and I love mixing and matching to create different outfits. I like to dress fashionable but stay comfortable. The way I dress is a reflection of the way I’m feeling on a p a r t i c u l a r d a y.

4. What’s your go-to outfit?

A snap back cap compliment with a plain top and boyfriend jeans, the ones from H&M are super s o f t a n d c o m f y, a n d a f f o r d a b l e ! M y p i c k f o r shoes most definetely be high top Converse, or Nike Air Jordan.

5. Which fashion DJ inspires you the most and why?

Nina Kravis because her choice of style suits any events, festivals and club scene. Simple, style, not exposing her body too much, classy and m o s t l y s p o r t y.

6. What do you like wearing behind the decks?

I wear comfortable clothing like jeans and sneakers on the decks because I’m jumping around and that’s what I’m comfortable in. The most important thing is to be versatile and fashionable.

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Fashion Artist

Da Candy is always spotted performing in style.

As a frequent guest at fashion shows and a model, she expresses her upbeat vibes in her t r e n d y u r b a n i t y. W e g o t a n a l l e x c l u s i v e o n D a Candy as she shares her personal style and a glimpse of her stylish wardrobe.

1. What’s keeping you busy exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

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2016 is full of performances and a lot of traveling. I’m focusing most of my time on my upcoming album, despite my busy schedule.

I’ve been working on it for a year and I’m super excited about the release! Do keep an eye out.

2. How would you describe your fashion style?

Street chic with hip hop flare. I love incorporating bright colours and patterns when I mix and match my outfits. My fashion sense is inspired by Rita Ora and Rihanna.

4. Which fashion DJ inspires you the most and why?

I l o v e Ye l l o w C l a w ’ s s t y l e a n d t h e i r B l o o d F o r Mercy line, their clothing line is really dope for raves that I go to. It fits my personal style p e r f e c t l y, i t h a s t h e r i g h t e d g e t o c o m p l e t e m y look.

5. What do you like wearing behind the decks?

Yo u n e v e r s e e m e w i t h o u t a s n a p b a c k c a p o n , I personally like how it pulls the whole outfit t o g e t h e r. U s u a l l y, I ’ d w e a r b o d y s u i t s o r c r o p tops with words printing. For bottoms, shorts or leggings provides absolute comfort, which is very important as I’m always moving about when I perform all night long.

6. Sneakers or heels, why?

Behind the decks I’m always seen in sneakers, that’s because I’m always pumped up on stage and energetic. My Nike Air Jordan’s, it’s one of my statement piece, I have way too many J o r d a n ’ s ! H a h a ! R e c e n t l y, L E D s h o e s i s n o w m y current faves and I do wear heels, I would throw on a leather jacket with it.

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Fashion Artist

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Artist & Career

FONO LEAPS FOWARD Jason Wong, better known as DJ Fono, emerged into the local dance scene as the Champion of Heineken’s Found at Thirst DJ competition in 2003. Following that success, Fono was offered a residency with the country’s leading clubbing establishment Zouk Kuala Lumpur in 2004.

With a schedule that show no signs of slowing down, it is a testament that he is still one of the most exciting and sought after DJs to watch out for in years to come.

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Artist & Career

1 . Te l l u s h o w d i d t h i s a l l s t a r t e d .

It all started when I first picked up a Pete To n g ’ s E s s e n t i a l S e l e c t i o n C D b a c k i n 1 9 9 7 9 8 a t To w e r R e c o r d s . I n t h a t C D , c o m m e r c i a l house music caught my attention and changed my musical preference overnight.

I naturally began exploring everything from h o u s e d o w n t o a l l i t s s u b - g e n r e s , f r o m S o u l f u l & Disco House legends such as Masters At Work, David Morales and Frankie Knuckles.

I began clubbing excessively in clubs that a c c o m m o d a t e t h e s e t y p e s o f g e n r e . Ye a r s g o n e b y, I t o o k m u l t i p l e r e s i d e n c i e s i n b a r s and clubs along the way but my career was not going anywhere. Things changed when I took part at the first ‘Heineken Thirst’ DJ competition held in 2003 and came out victorious by Paul Oakenfold’s decision.

S u b s e q u e n t l y, I w a s o f f e r e d a f u l l t i m e residency at Zouk Club KL and got some spotlight from local dance festivals as well as the media. That’s how my journey began.

2 . A ny exc l u s i ve s i n 2 0 1 6 t h a t yo u ’d l i ke t o share with us?

I’m currently working on a club night titled ‘Portal’ in partnership with DJ Boris Foong.

It’s an event that happens on a quarterly b a s i s a n d t h e f i r s t o n e w a s h o s t e d a t Av a l o n , T R E C r e c e n t l y. W e h a v e a b u n d a n t o f i d e a s that we want to incorporate into this little project of ours, just so that we could give a more unique clubbing experience that is mainly built around the progressive trance s o u n d . M o r e i m p o r t a n t l y, t h e n i g h t f e a t u r e s our local trance DJs and we look forward to h a v i n g a g r e a t n i g h t p e r f o r m i n g t o g e t h e r.

3. How would you describe your sound to s o m e o n e w h o’ s n eve r a t t e n d e d yo u r g i g ?

The strings I play are melodic, the pads are atmospheric, the vocals are euphoric and t h e b a s s l i n e s a r e s o m e w h a t e c l e c t i c . To s u m it all up, my sound is an uplifting journey that builds on impact upon impact.

4. What else are you working on besides DJ-ing?

I’m currently a Sales Director for a Renewable Energy company in Singapore and essentially what I do is to provide technological solutions and consultancy for sustainable and environmental projects, s u c h a s I r r i g a t i o n , F i l t r a t i o n a n d S o l a r. I t ’ s something very contrasting to my music r e l a t e d s t u f f.

5. Who are you hoping to work with in the future?

O n a ‘ n o t - s o’ r e a l i s t i c s c e n a r i o , I ’ ve a l w ay s hoped to work with people like Orjan N i l s e n , N i c C h a g a l l a n d G a r e t h E m e r y. O n the flip side, I’m intending to work closely with people like Ramsey Westwood & Boris Foong, reason because we have such great synergy DJing together and we share the same sound on most occasions.

6. Any tips for aspiring DJs? Do it for the joy and passion for the music, and not be deceived by the glamourous status you see from a famous DJ. Chasing these things eventually fades overtime.

Understand that it is also financially challenging when you go full time DJ, and there are sacrifices to be made, so don’t q u i t y o u r d a y j o b . U l t i m a t e l y, b e o n t h e path of a music producer and embrace the k n o w l e d g e i n o p e ra t i n g a DAW ( D i g i t a l A u d i o Workstation). My recommendation is to get yourself up to speed by enrolling yourself into a DJ & Music Production school (such as Goldsounds, MHS, etc.) and put your heart t o i t . L a s t l y, b e p a t i e n t a n d l e t y o u r m u s i c career grow overtime, because big dreams don’t happen overnight.

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Emcee of The Month

MC Krab is your non typical hypeman with his energetic, fist-pumping charisma has always made him a good entertainer in both EDM and Hip Hop scene. He turns up the heat when he gets on stage and exhilarate the crowd.

1 . Te l l u s y o u r j o u r n e y t o w a r d s b e c o m i n g a MC. I did some emcee back in Uni days. I used to s u p p o r t m y f e l l o w D J ’ s T h e K r u s t y ’ s . O n e d a y, Rangga and Dadir gave me an opportunity to hold the mic. From that moment on, I knew it was my calling to be an emcee.

2. What’s keeping you busy in 2016? Any exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

For 2016, its just an eye-opener for me and I am more out-spoken, I have the chance to polish my skills. 2016 is the year where I can express all my passion and try to make a living out of it.

3.How would you describe your emcee experience to someone who has never attended your gigs?

H a v e y o u s e e n Tu p a c ? H a v e y o u s e e n B i z z y f r o m Ye l l o w C l a w ? M i x i t u p a n d y o u w i l l see MC KRAB on the mic. Both are my big r e f e r e n c e s f o r e m c e e i n g a s Tu p a c i s m y i d o l f o r b o t h l y r i c a l a n d s h o w m a n s h i p . F o r B i z z y, h e’ s a r e f e r e n c e f o r my s e l f w h e n I ’ m o n t h e stage and want to control the crowd for EDM s c e n e a n d e v e n t a n d F o r m y s e l f, I ’ m a b i g f a n o f Tr a p , M o m b a h t o o n , H a r d s t y l e , B i g R o o m and so on.

4. Do you have a routine before a show?

I jot down some lines in my journal and practice whether its suitable or not. Most of the time I leave it to my spontaneous energy and full of adrenaline.

5. Which relatively new local emcee caught your eye?

I’ve been a big fan of Emcee Vibe back from he was one of Kuro Shiro. Enough said.

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Emcee of The Month

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DJ of The Month

GENRE : TRANCE f a c e b o o k . c o m /d j l i s s a q a s h s o u n d c l o u d . c o m /d j l i s s a q a s h

L i s s a Q a s h b u r s t i n t h e Tr a n c e s c e n e i n e a r l y 2 0 1 2 . S h e ’ s been working her way up receiving many attribution along the way and also the founder of Electronic Qash event. We had a lovely chat with her and what we can expect from her t h i s y e a r.

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DJ of The Month

1 . Te l l u s y o u r j o u r n e y t o w a r d s b e c o m i n g a DJ. I started from passion, playing with vinyl in 2012. I’m thankful to have played all around the world, like Aussie, Europe , thailand, Sri Lanka and all around Asia too. I’m also thankful to play with such a great artist, like Marlo, Mark Sixma Andrew Rayel.

2. What’s keeping you busy in 2016? Any exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

2016 is new chapter and very challenging year for me since I joined pilot and aviation, Also this year I will open my new restaurant a n d c l u b c a l l e d E S PA Z E . A l s o w e h a v e surprising plans for EQ-Electronic Qash events.

3. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never attended your gigs?

Tr a n c e t r a c k s p o s s e s s q u a l i t i e s s u c h a s beautiful melodies overtones with hypnotic q u a l i t i e s . S u b - g e n r e o f Tr a n c e I p l a y i s u p l i f t i n g Tr a n c e , P r o g r e s s i v e Tr a n c e , V o c a l Tr a n c e a n d H a r d Tr a n c e . I l o v e t h e c r o w d reaction and vibes when I’m on the decks.

4. Which DJ/Producer inspired you the most and why?

A r m i n v a n B u r r e n , h e e n v o l v e Tr a n c e , t h e way he blends his own vocals with good tracks and sounds from different corners of the world and creates entirely unique sound.

Some of great trance artist like Mark Sixma and Marlo.

5. Which relatively new local DJ’s have you been listening to or enjoying recently?

I respect all of them and especially the old t i m e r s D J s l i k e Te r e n c e C , J u n g l e j e r r y, G o l d f i s h & B l i n k , B a s s a g e n t , F o n o , Tr i m i x , Boris and Chukiess&Whackboi. The have inspire me since they started from the bottom.

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DJ of The Month

GENRE : HOUSE / Deep house / Techno f a c e b o o k . c o m / k h a i d i r. j a a f a r mixcloud.com/khaidir77 soundcloud.com/khaidir77

7 years in the industry DJK has established himself in the local and international scene. DJK won House DJ of the year 2015 by Choons Award and has made appearance at It’s the Ship p a r t y 2 0 1 4 , F u t u r e M u s i c F e s t i v a l 2 0 1 4 & 2 0 1 5 a n d F u l l M o o n P a r t y. D J K d r o p s t h e b a s s h a r d on partygoers in the nightlife scene.

1 . Te l l u s y o u r j o u r n e y t o w a r d s b e c o m i n g a D J .

I s t a r t e d p e r f o r m i n g i n u n d e r g r o u n d v e n u e s . m o s t l y h i p h o p & R ’ n ’ B s t u f f, t h e n i t b e c a m e m o r e t o w a r d s H o u s e & Te c h n o a n d n o w m y m a i n s o u n d i s D e e p H o u s e , Te c h H o u s e , Te c h n o , b r e a k s & a l i t t l e b i t p r o g r e s s i v e . I t t o o k m e f e w y e a r s b e f o r e I b e g a n t o D J a g a i n s e r i o u s l y. I was a bedroom DJ. After I got back into KL from UK, I started my career as an event promoter and most of my circle of friends, who are also DJ’s, made me feel that I wanted to be a DJ again.

2 .W h a t ’ s k e e p i n g y o u b u s y i n 2 0 1 6 ?

My day job for sure and keeping my passion as a DJ on weekends. Sometimes I play two or t h r e e g i g s d u r i n g t h e w e e k e n d F r i d a y, S a t u r d a y a n d S u n d a y. w i n n i n g t h e c o v e t e d t i t l e o f t h e 2014/5 Choons Awards – Best House Music DJ and remains a pillar of the KL electronic music collective. Other than that my DJ gigs are at Blue Elephant, Elevate and Quinte.

3 . A ny exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

Once a month night with one of the Pioneer House Music in Malaysia DJ Groovedoctor at E l y s i u m o n 1 s t F r i d a y o f t h e m o n t h c a l l e d R a p t u r e e v e r y F r i d a y, 4 How would you describe your sound to someone who has never attended your gigs?

M y s o u n d / m u s i c i n f l u e n c e s r a n g e f r o m H o u s e , D e e p H o u s e , Te c h n o a n d Te c h H o u s e . r h y t h m i c , c h u n k y, u p - l i f t i n g s o u n d s o f t e c h n o b e a t s w i t h a l o t s o f s p e l l b i n d i n g s u b s t a n c e o f b a s s l i n e s p l u s w h e n I d o p l a y o r e v e n d o m i x t a p e s I d o n ’ t l i k e j u s t s t i c k t o o n e s o u n d a l l t h e w a y, its a mixture of deep house, tech house, techno in a proper flow and selections especially basslines. I like to make my set as interesting as possible.

5 . Yo u r m o s t m e m o r a b l e m o m e n t i n y o u r c a r e e r ?

I was one of the DJs to spin at one of the most insane parties that was held in South East Asia; the notorious Full Moon Party on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, where it had accommodated over 15,000 party-goers each month.

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DJ of The Month

GENRE : DIRTY DUTCH / EDM f a c e b o o k . c o m /p e n n i e - f r e e z e i n s t a g ra m . c o m /p e n e l o p e _ p e n n i e

P e n n i e Fr e e z e s t a r t e d h e r c a r e e r b y s p i n n i n g a t T h e P o o l , K L , G S i x C l u b - G a r d e n s , V- C l u b on the Strand, Poppy and MIST CLUB in Kuala Lumpur and other major clubs all over Malaysia. She has also left an impression on party goers at overseas gigs such as Maze Friday i n M e l b o u r n e , S h a n g h a i N i g h t s i n S y d n e y, a n d C l e o C l u b , H o n g K o n g . G e t t o k n o w h e r m o r e i n t h i s q u i c k c h a t w i t h h e r.

1 . Te l l u s y o u r j o u r n e y t o w a r d s b e c o m i n g a D J .

I have always wanted to be a DJ even when I was younger so I thought it would be interesting to turn my passion to another level and share it with everyone else that has been supporting m e t h r o u g h o u t m y c a r e e r. M o r e o v e r, s o m e m a y s t a t e t h a t b e i n g a f e m a l e D J i s v e r y c h a l l e n g i n g in this entertainment industry and there were many doubts too but with the love and support f r o m m y f a m i l y a n d f r i e n d s , I c a n p r o u d l y s a y t h a t I a m h a p p y w i t h w h e r e I a m t o d a y. I s t a r t e d my DJ career since I was 19 years old and it has been 5 years of this amazing experiences that I have.

2 . W h a t ’ s ke e p i n g yo u b u s y i n 2 0 1 6 ? A ny exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

I’m planning to focus more on music producing in order to be able to secure more regular gigs. From there, I’ll be able to expand my career by creating my own tracks, remixes and mashups because I think that it would be a creative live show that is able to stand out from the crowd.

3. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never attended your gigs?

I w o u l d s a y t h a t I p u t m o r e a t t e n t i o n o n p l a y i n g H a r d s t y l e , Tr a p a n d B o u n c e m u s i c w i t h a l i t t l e t r a n c e h e r e a n d t h e r e ( o p e n f o r m a t ) . W i t h t h e k i n d o f m u s i c I p l a y, t h e k i n d o f c r o w d s I’m aiming for is mostly teenagers or for people who share the same love for these genres.

4. Which DJ/Producer inspired you the most and why?

M A K J . H e i s m y a l l t i m e f a v o r i t e D J / P r o d u c e r. F o r m e , h e i s d e f i n i t e l y s o m e o n e I f e e l t h a t has originality that plays really good music. Real DJ’s produce while mixing, live mashups and keeping the crowd interested and lively with the music through the whole set. I feel that MAKJ possesses all these skills that makes him a talented DJ. He has very good technical skills and he also plays all kind of genres and blends them together so well.

5. What’s your most memorable moment in your career?

The turning point of my career was in the year 2011 where I was recruited by an entertainment company called Levot Entertainment to be given a chance to work with them and grow my c a r e e r. T h e y g a v e u s t h i s o p p o r t u n i t y b y f o r m i n g a f e m a l e D J g r o u p w i t h 6 o t h e r m e m b e r s , a n d I w a s o n e o f t h e m . B e i n g a f e m a l e D J i s a p r i v i l e g e a n d t r u l y a n h o n o u r, a s i t t a k e s l o t s o f g u t s t o s t a n d u p f o r w h a t y o u b e l i e v e i n a n d h a v e p a s s i o n f o r.

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DJ of The Month

GENRE : Deep house / Tech House / Techno f a c e b o o k . c o m /n f j o ey i n s t a g ra m . c o m /n a b i l f j o ey d e m o d r o p . c o m /n a b i l f j o ey t w i t t e r. c o m / n f j 1 8 7

Back in 2010, he began his career with the influence from his mentor Laidback Luke. Currently m i x i n g u p t h e d e c k s a s a r e s i d e n t a t R o o t z C l u b K L . C h e c k o u t w h a t N FJ i s u p t o i n K u a l a Lumpur’s nightlife scene.

1 . Te l l u s y o u r j o u r n e y t o w a r d s b e c o m i n g a D J .

Music has always been a part of my life. I’ve been through some ups and downs and thank God I manage to clear out all the negativity by just focusing on my dream to become one of the best DJs. I used to love listening to R&B or Hip hop and some underground dance music.

I s t a r t e d m y D J c a r e e r a f t e r I m e t S a m u e l D a n o f Tr i m i x a n d M i s t e r A r i f f i n . B o t h o f t h e m h a v e taught and groomed me to be the best in the scene.

2 . W h a t ’ s ke e p i n g yo u b u s y i n 2 0 1 6 ? A ny exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

I a m c u r r e n t l y h o l d i n g t h r e e r e s i d e n c i e s a t s o m e o f t h e w e l l - k n o w n c l u b s i n K L . Yo u c a n c a t c h m e l i v e o n W e d n e s d a y a t A v a l o n T. R . E . C , T h u r s d a y a t R o o t z C l u b a n d S a t u r d a y a t P h a b r i c , Zion Club. More to be announced soon! I’ve expanding my career by playing at numerous i n d o o r a n d o u t d o o r e v e n t s a n d I h a v e m e o w n b r a n d c a l l e d Tr a n c i f i e d , a i m t o d e v e l o p n e w talents in the local scene.

3. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never attended your gigs?

I ’d l i ke t o d e s c r i b e my s o u n d a s a f r i e n d l y t u n e w h i c h c a t e r t o b o t h rave a n d c l u b a u d i e n c e s .

I appreciate dance music as an art form.

4. Which DJ/Producer inspired you the most and why?

Most definitely Laidback Luke! He is free from the genre-locking shackles and played a full arsenal of different music for his set. On top of that, he did an excellent job playing the music he love regardless of what genre it was. Laidback Luke always display a deep mastery o f a r t o f m i x i n g . N o t o n l y h e i s a f a n t a s t i c p r o d u c e r, b e h i n d t h e d e c k s , i t ’ s h i s c a l l i n g i n m y eyes.

5 . I f y o u c o u l d h a v e a n y s u p e r p o w e r, w h a t w o u l d i t b e ?

Mind control!

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DJ of The Month

GENRE : Big Room / Progressive house / Electro House facebook.com/KeithMintzDJ instagram.com/keithmintz s o u n d c l o u d . c o m /d e e j a y m i n t z

DJ Mintz chose the path of becoming a DJ because of the impact made by DJ Ssense and was introduced to Bionic DJ Academy to learn the art of mixing under DJ Low. Currently r e s i d e n c y a t P L AY C l u b T h e R o o f e v e r y T h u r s d a y n i g h t a n d F r i d a y n i g h t # V I C E a t Z i o n C l u b KL . DJ Mintz was voted as the Best New DJ in 2011/2012 in Choons Awards. He keeps it fresh on the decks experimenting with multiple genres of music and styles.

1 . Te l l u s y o u r j o u r n e y t o w a r d s b e c o m i n g a D J ?

It all started after I graduated from a DJ course following my seniors around their weekly residential gigs, I understood as I was still new and had no experience but eager to learn from the experts. Night in and out, I would tag along and observe them on decks. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be where I am right now. I’m not saying that I’ve achieved a lot but I feel grateful to be where I am, but it’s a long ride to where I want to be.

2. What has been keeping you busy in 2016?

I’ve been busy with my weekly club residential routines, gigs and college events. For the rest of the year I’m hoping to land more gigs, events, and working more on song productions.

3. Are you working on any tracks at the moment?

At the moment, I am working on a track, it is half done. I’m guided by Ken Fung and Jen Foo thus with their guidance, I believe the tracks will be something big. Stay tuned as we will announce it in the near future!

4. Any upcoming collaborations for this year?

Actually I’m not concentrating on that at the moment, but in the future there definitely will be, I will be focusing on producing my own track for the time being, because I feel that my production skills isn’t as comparable with others, so until I reach a level that I’m satisfied with, or slightly better to where I am, then the collaborations will come in without any doubts.

5. Which DJ inspires you the most, and why?

T h e r e’ s m o r e t h a n o n e d e f i n i t e l y b u t , w h o i n s p i r e d m e i s C h u c k i e a n d A f r o j a c k . W h e n I started my career as a DJ, they were amongst the popular ones playing a genre that I enjoy which is dirty Dutch, so I have admired them all this time.

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DJ of The Month

GENRE : Deep house / BASS House / FUTURE instagram.com/yikzz soundcloud.com/yikzz t w i t t e r. c o m / y i k z z

Yikzz started playing at night clubs in 2014 and that was the peak for him in starting his c a r e e r a s a D J . Y i k z z o w n p e r s o n a l t o u c h o n D e e p H o u s e , Te c h n o H o u s e , B a s s H o u s e a n d Future House is what he brings to the table.

1 . Te l l u s y o u r j o u r n e y t o w a r d s b e c o m i n g a D J .

It all started when I was 18, I was told by a good friend of mine, “ Why don’t you try to be a D J ? Yo u h a v e g o o d t a s t e i n m u s i c , a n d t h e r e i s g r e a t p o t e n t i a l i n y o u ”. S o I d e c i d e d t o g i v e i t a t r y a n d h e r e I a m ! I f o u n d m y s e l f i n t h i s j o u r n e y, I d i d n ’ t g i v e u p n o m a t t e r w h a t , p r a c t i c e s m a k e s p e r f e c t a n d h a r d w o r k p a y s o f f. F o r m e b e i n g a D J i s n o t a b o u t t r y i n g t o g e t a t i t l e o r f a m e . I ’ m j u s t d o i n g i t f o r t o ex p r e s s my m u s i c t o t h e w o r l d a n d I ’d l ove t o t rave l t h e w o r l d to meet new kinds of people and gain more experience.

2 . W h a t ’ s ke e p i n g yo u b u s y i n 2 0 1 6 ? A ny exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

T h i s y e a r, I a m m o r e f o c u s o n m y o w n c a r e e r a s a D J e x p a n d m y c o n n e c t i o n s a n d s p r e a d m y music to people who love Future and Bass House sound that I enjoy making. I hope to work with more people in the industry and talented DJs. I’m also currently working on my own track. On the side, I’m also busy doing my own online business.

3. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never attended your gigs?

Since before I’ve been more focused on vocal deep house but nowadays the demand from crowds is more dark beats and chill to dance to. So I decided to change my sound to Future House and Bass House but still keep the Deep House element in every track.

4. Which DJ/Producer inspired you the most and why?

T h e r e ’ s s o m a n y, I ’ d s a y Tc h a m i a n d O l i v e r H e l d e n s .

5 . I f y o u c o u l d h a v e a n y s u p e r p o w e r, w h a t w o u l d i t b e ?

Superhuman strength, I would have no problem winning the strongman game at carnivals, opening stubborn jars and bottles, lifting cars, breaking tiles, or performing other awesome acts without even trying. Being as powerful as the incredible Hulk has its advantages.

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Fadil El Ghoul or better known as dance music sensation R3hab has had a staggering d e c a d e i n t h e i n d u s t r y. N e v e r o n e t o s e t t l e , R 3 h a b h a s c o n s t a n t l y e v o l v e d w i t h t h e times and has been making hit after hit, leaving fans asking for more. We recently had a chat with this hard hitter as he talked at Rambo, evolving and how there is no m a g i c a l s t o r y t o h i s c a r e e r.

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1 . Ta l k t o u s a b o u t y o u r j o u r n e y i n t h e i n d u s t r y t h u s f a r.

It’s good; I’m having such a good time! I’ve been making music for a long time, like 10 years. What I do think is that I’m enjoying it a lot. I’m getting a little older and also more creative I feel like. So it’s because I’m more experience, it may be weird but I do feel like that’s happening right now. And it’s a good thing.

2 . Wa s t h e r e s o m e o n e s p e c i f i c o r w a s t h e r e a track that made you embark into the dance music scene?

Well I think it’s nothing specific. I just remember back in the day I went to parties and there were DJ’s who I thought were really cool. Coz I think the DJ’s are sort of directors of the night. So you’re directing the night for the party people and I think that’s really special because when directing you’re setting the mood. So if you play the wrong records or have the wrong vibe, it goes back to the people. It looks like an easy responsibility but I think it is sort of a much b i g g e r r e s p o n s i b i l i t y. B e c a u s e i f y o u m e s s u p the set, it’s like you’re running the night for everyone. I’ve been to parties with DJ’s so b a d a n d I ’d b e l i ke “ M a n , yo u ’ r e r u n n i n g t h e night!”

3 . Ta l k u s t h r o u g h t h e p r o c e s s o f m a k i n g o n e of your hits?

I mean the process isn’t very easy but it’s a l o t o f t r i a l a n d e r r o r. J u s t l i k e a l o t o f o t h e r things, with everything good, it’s all a matter o f t r i a l a n d e r r o r. I t ’ s n o t a m a g i c a l t h i n g l i k e “Oh let’s sit 5 minutes” magical story and we finish a record in 30 minutes. Not with me, maybe with some but yeah not with me. It t a k e s a l o n g t i m e a c t u a l l y.

4. We saw one of your recent interviews where you talked about creating singles and not looking into make an album.

Ye a h y e a h , f o r m e I w a n t t o j u s t m a k e r e c o r d s and release them because I think at the moment when you make a record and when it sits to long in the safe, for example, it gets outdated. And I don’t want to be putting out stuff that is outdated.

5. What new things can we expect from you in 2016?

A lot of new music, a lot of singles! That’s for sure!

6 . Ta l k t o u s a b o u t h o w 2 0 1 5 h a s b e e n f o r y o u . Yo u ’ v e h a d s o m a n y s t r o n g r e c o r d s o u t .

Ye a h m y r e c o r d s a r e s t r o n g . I t h i n k i t ’ s b e e n a g o o d y e a r, v e r y s t e a d y. I f e e l c r e a t i v e ; m y last couple of months have been creative.

I’m happy with that, because it’s hard to find creativity sometimes.

7. Does all your traveling inspire new tracks and spark that creativity?

Ye a h , t h a t f o r s u r e ! B u t s o m e t i m e s t h e r e ’ s a break in creativity you know and you have to accept it instead of trying to push it.

8. What is the ultimate R3hab experience?

Just a good time! I think it’s very simple but also really hard to give people a good time.

But that’s the thing, I love giving people a good time!

9. If you were a gladiator what would the track playing as you enter the arena?

That’s a good one. I think Rocky’s theme song * h u m s i t *. T h a t ’ s a c o o l o n e t h e r e !

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Super Club

ASIA's LARGEST SUPERCLUB With a distinct straight line edges defining its external appearance, the award-winning nightspot Zouk Club KL is a vision that embodies the innovative concept and it is a symbol of leadership in Asia’s entertainment i n d u s t r y.

Known as the capital of the city’s electronic dance music scene, it is lavishly outfitted with state of the art lighting and sound equipment. The superclub is ranked No. 26 i n t h e w o r l d o n D J M a g ’ s To p 1 0 0 C l u b s , and its most exclusive venue Imperial was the first in Malaysia to be inducted into The World’s Finest Clubs. Adding more trophies to its glittering shelf of awards, Zouk Club KL won Asia’s Best Club and The Country’s Best Club at The Asian Club & Bar Awards ceremony which was recently held in Macau and was presented by The Asian Club & Bar Association.

With 11 venues ranging from Zouk Mainroom, A c e , P h u t u r e , Ve l v e t U n d e r g r o u n d , M e m b e r ’ s Lounge, Apex Lounge, Imperial, Glass box, Balcony deck, Zouk cafe bar and Beer garden, each of the 11 spaces possess a unique and i n d i v i d u a l i d e n t i t y. A d d i n g t o t h a t a r e t h e lights, graphic elements and transition spaces, where guests can sample the views and vibes b e f o r e t h e y e n t e r, c r e a t i n g a n i m m e r s i v e experience that amplifies the senses.

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Super Club

436, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.

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Club Tour

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Club Tour

DJ MAG FIRST DEBUT CLUB TOUR DJ Mag Malaysia launch its long-awaited C l u b To u r m a k i n g o u r f i r s t d e b u t a t P h a b r i c , Zion Club KL on Friday the 13th, a monthly series showcasing a variety of our local underground and established DJs featuring our monthly #motm winners. Supported by Prime Entertainment as our official partner and Zion Club as our official venue. Our Club To u r f u n d a m e n t a l i n t e n t i o n i s t o e m b o l d e n and support our promising local DJs. As a platform, we act to help these DJs rise up to their full potential.

A big crowd showed up on the terror night of Friday the 13th and showed immense support to these aspiring performers and the prodigious headliners in town, Lissa Qash, D J K & N FJ , a l s o f u t u r e f a v o u r i t e s , w o r t h y t o t a k e n o t i c e o f a r e T R V P. U S , K e i t h M i n t z , P e n n i e & Y i k z z . A v a r i a t i o n f r o m Tr a n c e , Tr a p , H o u s e , P r o g r e s s i v e H o u s e , P r o g r e s s i v e E l e c t r o a n d Te c h n o c a t e r t o a l l p a r t y g o e r s preference. The night was adrenalised by two energetic presence Sean Beazzie & MC Krab o n s t a g e . To t h e f i r s t e a r l y b i r d s , w e g a v e o u t free goodies which was our exclusive DJ Mag Malaysia lanyard and DJ Mag Malaysia April i s s u e w h i c h w a s H a r d w e l l c o v e r. T h a n k y o u for the support and we hope to party with you a g a i n a t o u r n e x t u p c o m i n g C l u b To u r !

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Bar of The Month

RED ROOM Get ready to paint the town red. Step into a space with t h e v i b e s o f t h e b i g a p p l e ’ s a l l e y. E d g y, a l t e r n a t i v e and a little unconventional, the Red Room comprises several nooks to chill plus an intimate club space. Red Room is modelled like the gritty streets of Brooklyn.

Join us for the best of the best of Hip Hop featuring DJ Ash, every Wednesday night and our resident DJ Dimmi Kalil from Brazil drops hard EDM and Big room open format beats.

DJ Dimmi Kalil

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Bar of The Month

Electric Boulevard TREC, Lot 434, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400, Kuala Lumpur.

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Who's in Town

A s a s i n g e r, s o n g w r i t e r, p r o d u c e r, m u s i c i a n , p e r f o r m e r a n d D J , H a y z e d e l i v e r e s q u a l i t y productions with impactful vocals and lyrics that stand the test of time. Hayze is best known f o r h i s w o r k w i t h h o u s e h o l d n a m e s l i k e N o i r , S a n d y a n d m a n y m o r e . Tr a c k s l i k e ‘A r o u n d ’, ‘A n g e l ’, ‘ C h a n g e s ’, ‘ F r e a k ’, ‘ D r e a m s ’, a n d ‘ T h r u ’ a l l r e c e i v e d a n t h e m s t a t u s i n t h e u n d e r g r o u n d .

With so much support and love from some of underground’s most elite, Hayze continues to connect to the world through his music.

1. What’s your plans for 2016?

5. What’s your production process like?

I s t a r t e d o f f a s i n g l e r e c e n t l y, I ’ l l b e o f f t o Awakening festival in June, couple more r e l e a s e s p l a n n e d o u t i n t h e y e a r, c a n ’ t r e v e a l too much details. Apart from touring, I plan to stay in Europe from June onwards to locate there for 6 months and 6 months back in Asia.

Beats first. Sometimes you get a hook in your head and start writing a rhythm section. If its dance music, you have to get the beat right and manoeuvre the lyrics through it.

2. Who or what inspire you the most when starting up?

Quincy jones and Babyface, they were my heroes. I looked up to them at a young age and I wanted to be Quincy Jones, I’m still trying.

Haha. Those are big shoes to fill.

3. How would you describe your s o m e o n e w h o’ s n eve r a t t e n d e d ?

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My audience always get surprised. I never s t a y a c e r t a i n w a y. W h a t t h e y c a n e x p e c t i s a good time. They will not know the type of sound or method I play cause I keep mixing it up. It varies to the release coming out. Its not a specific sound as I keep changing directions.

4 . Te l l u s y o u r i n s p i r a t i o n b e h i n d y o u r t r a c k Brighter Days.

All my releases with the exception of Freak, they’re all non fictional. I write about real life issues and stuff that effects me p e r s o n a l l y. B r i g h t e r d a y s i s a b o u t a n x i e t y that affects millions of people. I wrote what I went through and I hope it relates to people out there too.

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6. What’s the hardest part of the production process?

Know when to stop. I have so versions of one song, a ton of files and it’s many difficult to pick the one.

7. 20 decades as a underground DJ, tell us o n e o f y o u r h a r d e s t m o m e n t y o u r c a r e e r.

Tr y i n g t o m a k e i t t o t h a t s t a g e w h e r e i t s effortless. The progress is interesting and connecting to your audience is the important thing.

8 . A l e s s o n yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e t o a s p i r i n g DJs. Use your ears and train your ears. The more you train them the better you become. We can be fooled by our own perception whether a t r a c k i s a c t u a l l y g o o d o r n o t . Tr a i n t h e m u n t i l you can trust your ears.

9. If you can perform with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?

Q u i n c y J o n e s . H e w a s a c o m p l e t e p r o d u c e r, that’s what I aspire to be. What he did with Michael Jackson and so many artist is phenomenal.

Who's in Town

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Who's in Town

Superduo Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano continue to break new grounds one country at a time. Delivering their sexy signature funky House and tribal sound at the main stage of world largest f e s t i v a l s l i k e To m o r r o w l a n d a n d U l t r a M u s i c Festival across Europe and the US. Sunnery and Ryan have seen it all.

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Who's in Town

1.How does it feel like being back? What do you guys like most about Asia, or KL in particular?

S&R: The weather is always good, the food i s a m a z i n g . To p l a y i n A s i a i s a l w a y s f u n . T h e crowds are open to new music and really e n e r g e t i c . We’ r e h a p py t o b e b a c k h e r e !

2. What’s keeping you guys busy in 2016?

A ny exc l u s i ve s yo u g u y s ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

S & R : 2 0 1 6 i s o n e o f o u r b e s t y e a r. A t To m o r r o w l a n d B r a s i l , w e p l a y e d a t t h e m a i n stage. Also, at Belgium and Creamfields, we had our own stage. Soon to be playing at Ultra Korea. It’ll be a good summer for us. New music is coming out in 6 months time.

3. Are you guys working on any tracks for the time being? What can we expect?

S&R: 9 tracks are about to release. In 5 weeks, one of our releases will be out! These tracks represents who we are. Leaning towards Acid, Tr i b e , b a s i c a l l y w e ’ r e g o i n g b a c k t o H o u s e music.

4. What’s the producing process like for you guys?

S&R: It might sound weird but we work separately then come together and put things together to make a track. Sometimes when you plan things it doesn’t work out, but when you come together something magical happens. In the studio working together is always fun, we order food all the time and binge!

5. Following up on that, what are the challenges you face to create something original?

6. How do you guys find balance in touring, producing and personal time?

S&R: Schedule time and planning is always h e c t i c , m a i n l y i t s h a r d w o r k e v e r y d a y. T h e r e s h a r d l y a ny t i m e t o s l e e p , w e’ l l b e w o r k i n g o n t h e t o u r b u s a n d t o u r f o r d ay s l o n g . We’ r e n o t complaining, to experience this requires hard w o r k i s a l l w e’ r e s ay i n g .

7. What’s your favourite milestone in your career?

S & R : We’d s t i l l h ave t o s ay t h a t i t w a s t h e b e g i n n i n g o f o u r c a r e e r, w h e n w e p l a y e d professionally for 3 years. Back then, we only played in Holland, our home. Holland arena asked us to open a show in the biggest stadium 400,000 people and our family and friends was there to watch us. It was all fun for us before and then we realised it was getting serious, and right then that blew up for us. It was truly special and that is still our favourite milestone.

8 . A ny w o r d s yo u ’d l i ke t o s ay t o o t h e r aspiring DJs out there?

Sunnery: Believe in yourself and in your own s o u n d . Tr y t o h a v e y o u r o w n s o u n d , l o o k u p t o y o u r i n s p i r a t i o n s b u t n e v e r c o p y. D o n ’ t p l a y what you think is good, play what you feel and work hard.

Ryan: …and don’t sleep! Haha!

9 . I f y o u c o u l d h a v e a n y s u p e r p o w e r, w h a t would it be?

Sunnery: Invinsible.

R y a n : F l y.

Sunnery: Dealing with labels marketing. Once you have a hit, and you can do whatever you want.

Ryan: 3 years ago, we sent a track to a label.

They were saying its not good, and this year they said its amazing! Haha!

Sunnery: That’s why we release something every 6 months cause we feel the tracks are not ready yet. The timing has to be right.

Ryan: It’s probably a good time to start our own label. Haha!

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Who's in Town

The Los Angeles based producer proudly taking Brazilian EDM to new heights with support by world-renowned producers, Hardwell, Calvin Harris and many others. Sold out tours at s e v e r a l m a j o r c i t i e s a n d f e s t i v a l s i n t h e w o r l d i n c l u d i n g B u r n i n g M a n , To m o r r o w l a n d B r a s i l a n d To m o r r o w l a n d B e l g i u m . A m e t e o r i c r i s e i s w h a t b e s t d e f i n e s F Ta m p a ’ s t r a j e c t o r y i n t o t h e electronic dance music universe.

1. What’s keeping you busy in 2016? Any exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

5. Do you have a routine before a set, for e x a m p l e y o u r r e c e n t s e t a t To m o r r o w l a n d ?

A l o t o f e x c i t i n g n e w s t u f f, I ’ m s e c l u d i n g myself and trying to do my own thing. I started working on a lot of new tracks for t h e w h o l e e n t i r e y e a r. O n c e I ’ m d o n e w i t h m y t o u r, I a m g o i n g b a c k h o m e t o B r a z i l . I live in LA but I want to spend some time in Brazil for my creative process. I will be there for a period of time working on new stuffs in the studio and when I’m done I’ll be back to r e a l i t y. H a h a .

No, I get nervous all the time. No matter how big or small the set it is. Haha. It was the best f e e l i n g p l a y i n g a t To m o r r o w l a n d i n m y o w n country because it’s my people, my crowd.

When I play new tracks watching the crowd d a n c e , i t ’ s j u s t t h e b e s t f e e l i n g e v e r.

2. Are you working on any tracks for the time being?

I’m playing two new tracks on my set tonight, I just finished another one. So, 3 new tracks f o r K L t o n i g h t . T h e r e’ s a l o t t o l o o k f o r w a r d to. I have a couple remixes in collaboration, it’ll be a surprise. Then mid year I will be back to making my original tracks.

3. What’s the producing process like for you?

It’s what I’m feeling at the moment, for say I’m mad, I’ll produce a mad song. Haha. It all depends on my feelings.

4 . Te l l u s m o r e a b o u t y o u r f r e e m u s i c production master class Matrix Sessions Master Class Artist Series.

It was a great experience. Before I was a producer I taught some aspiring DJs, like Sexroom and he is on top 6 Progressive House Beatport right now and I’m so proud of him.

The opportunity to share the way I make m u s i c i s c r a z y, I h a d s o m u c h f u n a n d s o d i d everyone.

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6. How do you find balance producing and personal time?

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I don’t. Haha. My schedule is hectic. I played in Mexico 2 weeks ago, then in brazil and now I’m here. Its so good to be back here in Asia.

I do try to produce on the plane and finish it off back home in the studio. I need to learn to m a n a g e m y t i m e b e t t e r. H a h a .

7. Whats your memorable milestone in your career?

L a s t y e a r I p l a y e d a t To m o r r o w l a n d B r a z i l a n d I only played my own tracks. Since I was a kid, it’s always been a dream of mine. So, that was a dream come true.

8. What does it take to be a DJ? Work hard, harder than hard. If you’re having fun, think of all the people who are working h a r d r i g h t n o w . Yo u h a v e t o w o r k h a r d e r t h a n anyone.

9 . I f y o u c o u l d h a v e a n y s u p e r p o w e r, w h a t would it be?

Fly so I’l never had to fly on a plane anymore.

Who's in Town

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Who's in Town

Jordan is set among the superstar realms, Jordan’s residency on the internationally revered station BBC Radio 1, is a part of the ‘In New DJs W e Tr u s t ’. H e ’ s r e m i x e d f o r A r m i n v a n B u u r e n , T i e s t o , P a u l v a n D y k , P a u l Oakenfold, Gareth Emery Aly & Fila, John O’Callaghan, Simon Patterson, Giuseppe Ottaviani & more! Release on labels such as Damaged, Armada and S p i n n i n . H i s s u c c e s s a n d p r o m i s i n g p o t e n t i a l i s n o t o n e t o l o o k b y.

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Who's in Town 1 . Te l l u s y o u r j o u r n e y t o w a r d s b e c o m i n g a DJ. I started off playing some gigs across the UK when I was at University studying Business and Marketing. I eventually got picked up by a DJ agency when I was 23 which was really the start of things for me. Following on that I was signed to BBC Radio 1 as a presenter and have since gone on to tour across most of the world.

2. What’s keeping you busy in 2016? Any exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

I have a number of new original tracks from my label Damaged Records, also a few collaborations lined up with Sam Jones, Richard Durand & a big vocal project. Also we have the new Damaged compilation coming s o o n , w h i c h i s f e a t u r i n g m y s e l f, F r e e d o m F i g h t e r s a n d A l l e n & E n v y.

3. What’s the producing process like for you?

As I travel so much, I tend to get ideas down on my laptop & then execute those ideas when I get home on to my studio monitors. I usually start with the breakdown as this is the most i m p o r t a n t p a r t o f a Tr a n c e r e c o r d a n d t h e n I build the track around that.

4. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never attended your gigs?

I l i k e t o i n f u s e e l e m e n t s f r o m Te c h n o , P s y Tr a n c e & U p l i f t i n g .

5. What are the biggest influences in the tracks you produced?

T h e m a i n i n f l u e n c e I h a v e i s t h e d a n c e f l o o r. I get inspired by a reaction from the crowd when I play something with a big drop or a melody for instance. At times I can get inspired by a s o u n d I h e a r. A m o t o r b i k e w e n t s p e e d i n g p a s t me the other day and that inspired me to put some aggressive engine sounds in a new track of mine!

6. Any tips for aspiring DJs? D o n ’ t t r y a n d t a k e s h o r t c u t s i n y o u r c a r e e r, i t takes many years to work your way up & you should enjoy the journey! Also spend every hour you can making or learning about music production.

7 . I f y o u c o u l d h a v e a n y s u p e r p o w e r, w h a t would it be?

Superman, so I can fly!

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Artist & Past Time

KS BRING THE CHAOS facebook.com/OfficialDJChaoz s o u n d c l o u d . c o m /d j c h a o z - 1 t w i t t e r. c o m / k s c h a o z

KS has been known in Penang Island’s night entertainment a s a D J , e n t e r t a i n e r, c o m p o s e r s i n c e 2 0 0 5 . W i t h h i s h u m b l e spirit and easy-going demeanour has lead him a decade of e x p e r i e n c e i n t h e i n d u s t r y.

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1. What’s keeping you busy in 2016? Any exc l u s i ve s yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e ?

4. Which DJ/Producer inspired you the most and why?

Currently been busy with ZION Club KL, located at Changkat. I’m also managing many DJs, MCs, musicians & performers at ZION Club. Focusing on giving talented individuals both known and aspiring DJs the opportunity to expand their career further in Malaysia and at global scale. Pushing talents whom I know in Malaysia to be better in terms of skills and t e c h n i c a l i t y. I ’ m a l s o r u n n i n g m y o w n s o c i a l media Agency business and doing Mobile apps a n d w e b d e s i g n i n t h e t e c h n o l o g y s e c t o r, along side giving marketing consultancies.

DJ Craze from US, reason being one of the worlds top turntable DJ whom I look up to.

Also the versatile skill set which is able to adapt in trend changes in any genre of music w i t h t e c h n i c a l t u r n t a b l e s k i l l s . M a i n l y, I respect the movement he is doing in today’s industry and constantly having faith on t h e g r o w t h o f t h e D J a r t f o r m . H e’ s a l w ay s supporting any DJs from different types of background and music genres.

2. Are you working on any tracks for the time being?

I have many unfinished tracks which I need to find time to complete it, but its been on pause due to my busy schedule and tour schedules.

H o w e v e r, definitely looking forward in producing and making music with our local homegrown musicians.

3. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never attended your gigs?

I w o u l d d e s c r i b e m y s o u n d a s “ c h a o t i c ”.

Although currently the trends are into Electronic Dance Music, but in my gigs I often perform open format, mainly EDM based Open Format. So I guess even when I’m playing EDM there are loads of turntablism skills involved and there are inserts ranging from dubstep, Drum & Bass, Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop, Retro etc. with mainstream & underground EDM in general.

5. Which relatively new local DJ’s have you been listening to or enjoying recently?

Generally I listen to all new local DJs and enjoy their sounds. Different DJs have different types of sound which I love. If I were to choose, I would say Goldfish & Blink if you consider new local DJ’s who are expanding in reputation and a global scale.

6. Any upcoming collaborations?

Currently working with “ICON MISERY” on many tracks. Looking forward in working with singers like James Baum, rappers like Roshan o f t h e K -To w n C l a n , M C V I B E , a n d l o c a l pioneers like DJ KEN. 7 . I f y o u c o u l d h a v e a n y s u p e r p o w e r, w h a t would it be?

T i m e Tr a v e l , t o a b l e t o w i t n e s s m u s i c l e g e n d s and pioneers from the past or change any bad events from happening... No! not the birth of Justin Bieber! Haha!

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PORTAL The meaning behind “Portal” is a doorway teleportation to another dimension to trance club night event. Boris & F o n o i n t e n d t o t a k e y o u o n a Tr a n c e m u s i c p l a t f o r m t o your own unique dimension. Portal club is a quarterly basis event caters to EDM music listeners and nightlife enthusiast. They envisioned Portal as a platform for o u r l o c a l Tr a n c e D J s t o h a v e a s o l i d , w e l l ­ m a n a g e d foundation for the dance music scene in KL. With this in mind, they prioritize quality music, top­notch stage visualising and creativity into this brand. And they are open to ideas for it to be built upon. Our mission is to provide quality and entertaining nightlife culture in Malaysia and continue to cater and solidify Malaysia to be internationally recognized as a good nightlife tourism club event they feel that Malaysia lack the solid quality foundations of a trance club night experience, and they are coming together as DJs to build and fill that gap.

D J M a g M a l a y s i a a s t h e i r m e d i a p a r t n e r, P r i m e Entertainment as their global ambassador and Uptown Playaz for their contributions of streetw ­ ear clothing for the event. The first Portal had everyone raving, a proper flow of the music that night by the all timers.

Portal will continue to amplify and encourage DJs i n o u r l o c a l Tr a n c e s c e n e i n M a l a y s i a a n d t o p u t Malaysia’s nightlife scene on the international map.

More information to be revealed, a quick teaser the next DJ in the lineup is DJ Fono!

Portal monthly DJ Live set will be shared on Portal Facebook and you can also check it out on DJ Mag M a l ay s i a F a c e b o o k . P h i l K Le e’ s D J L i ve S e t ; B o r i s F o o n g / F o n o p r e s . P O R TA L @ A v a l o n C l u b , T R E C K L , Malaysia Mixed by Phil K Lee on 22 April 2016 :

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PLAY DAY OUT

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P L AY i n t r o d u c e y o u t o P L AY D AY O U T. P L AY D AY O U T i s a p a r t y m o v e m e n t t o s a t i s f y t h e appetite of partygoers by offering a once of lifetime experience by sending revellers to iconic music festivals around the globe.

P L AY D AY O U T i s t h e i r w a y o f e x t e n d i n g t h e i r passion and keep the party spirit going on for y e a r s t o c o m e . P L AY a r e s e n d i n g p a r t y g o e r s t o be a part of the world’s top biggest festivals with words class acts and renowned festivals s u c h a s To m o r r o w l a n d , U l t r a M u s i c F e s t i v a l , A S t a t e o f Tr a n c e , C o a c h e l l a a n d m a n y m o r e .

P L AY D AY O U T w i t h U LT R A K o r e a , t h e g o - t o EDM festival in Asia. 6 winners will be picked f o r U LT R A K o r e a o n 2 8 t h M a y. U LT R A K o r e a fifth edition is set with headliners include A f r o j a c k , Av i c i i a n d M a r t i n G a r r i x .

In collaboration with Universal Music M a l a y s i a , P L AY D AY O U T w i l l c o n t i n u e i t s momentum with an expense paid trip to catch Rihanna Live in London end of June. The “RiRi A N T I To u r F l y a w a y ” c a m p a i g n w i l l k i c k - o f f i n M a y. P L AY g u e s t s w i l l h a v e a c h a n c e t o w i n b y purchasing the Rihanna bottle package which comes with her latest ANTI album. 4 winners will be selected at the night of Rihanna Night Out, 4th June.

I n J u l y, P L AY v i s i t o r s s t a n d a c h a n c e t o p a r t y in Ibiza island. Ibiza known as the biggest party in town. A shortlisted most sickest clubs in Ibiza for club visits inlcude Pacha, Ushuaia, Space Ibiza, Ocean Beach Ibiza and Privilege. For clubbers going to Ibiza includes waking up at noon, early evening naps, late n i g h t c l u b b i n g a n d “ d i s c o s u n r i s e s ”.

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partylicious Partylicious one of the most known indoor h o m e g r o w n l o c a l D J s e v e n t . To w e r R o c k s has been award since 2010. Extended in 2 0 1 3 , l a u n c h e d E D M R o c k s t a r. H o w e v e r t h i s y e a r, d u e t o a n u n f o r t u n a t e f a l l o u t .

To w e r R o c k s o r g a n i s e d o n e l a s t t r i b u t e t o E D M R o c k s t a r. P a r t y l i c i o u s w a s l a u n c h e d a t I n To u c h , K L o n 7 t h M a y w i t h l i n e u p o f Chukiess & Whackboi, Lisa Qash and many more! Check out their Facebook page for the next Partylicious event!

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Mixtape of The Month

MIXTAPE OF THE MONTH DJ MAG Malaysia constantly strives to balance out the order by pushing new and exciting underground artists alongside to established more superstars in Malaysia. With the launch o f t h e D J C o m p e t i t i o n : M i x t a p e o f T h e M o n t h ( # M OT M ) , more bedroom warriors will be unearthed and break them into superstardom!

The winners will be showcased in one of the DJ MAG M a l a y s i a ’ s C l u b To u r i n t h e f o l l o w i n g m o n t h . A t t h e e n d o f t h e y e a r, w e w i l l p i t t h e s e m o n t h l y w i n n e r s a n d g o h e a d t o h e a d t o w i n t h e D J M A G M a l a y s i a Ye a r M i x 2 0 1 6 A w a r d .

Our first mixtape competition was well received and highly amazed at the potential of each submission. We hope to reach out to more talents through this friendly competition where local artists can come together and support one another in t h i s j o u r n e y. T h i s i s o u r t h i r d D J M A G M a l a y s i a ’ s “ M i x t a p e o f The Month” competition started on 1st May 2016 and ended on 13th May 2016. Contestants were given 13 days to storm up an impressive TECHNO inspired mixtape, which goes up to 30 minutes - 60 minutes. Within the 13 days as well, contestant has to garner 200 plays and at least 20 genuine comments for their mixtape to be qualifies in the judging round. Winner was announced on 23rd May and we would like to congratulate the winner again.

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Mixtape of The Month

Abuy started off as a musician, tap into electronic music production. He persistently promote underground House music to a bold, inventive outlook and a flair for delivering melodically high-energy DJ sets in each show. Abuy’s intensification and passion towards underground electronic music has made KnockOut Radio to consistently known in the scene. His movement is often seen through his set in Lost to KnockOut episodes which have been featured as guest DJ for a few UK online radio stations such as Houseport.

FM. Hear Abuy’s electronic music of downtempo, deep H o u s e , P r o g r e s s i v e a n d Te c h n o t h r o u g h K n o c k O u t R a d i o with a new episode posted every week on Soundcloud and Mixcloud. KnockOut Radio was kicked off in January 2011 as to promote fresh electronic underground sounds to the local scene and broader listeners, yet it has grown with more than 2,000 listeners from over 90 countries around the globe. f a c e b o o k . c o m / a b u y.y a .y e a h t w i t t e r. c o m /A b u y _ Ya _ Ye a h s o u n d c l o u d . c o m /a b u y - y a - y e a h m i xc l o u d . c o m /a b u y _ y e a h _ y e a h C h e c k o u t t h e i r # M O T M - Te c h n o M i x t a p e o n S o u n d c l o u d :

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Industry Insider

ALBERT NEVE SPEAK UP Albert Neve has been dubbed one of Spain’s biggest dance music exports and this talented artist shuts down non-believers with his unbeatable blend of sound and numerous hit singles. This Spaniard started his career at merely 14 and has been garnering massive p r a i s e a n d a c c o l a d e s i n t h e i n d u s t r y. D J M a g ASEAN caught up with Albert Neve to discuss h i s j o u r n e y, i n s i d e r p r o d u c i n g t i p s a n d w h a t h e’ s g o t p l a n n e d f o r t h e ye a r a h e a d .

1. Hi there! It’s been 10 years since you first b r o k e o u t i n t h e i n d u s t r y, t a l k t o u s a b o u t y o u r j o u r n e y t h u s f a r.

F i r s t l y, l e t m e s a y t h a n k s f o r h a v i n g t h e c h a n c e t o t a l k w i t h y o u . To e x p l a i n m y j o u r n e y i s p r e t t y e a s y, I h a v e b e e n i n l o v e w i t h m u s i c a s l o n g a s I c a n r e m e m b e r, a n d a t j u s t 1 4 I had the chance to play my first record ever in a club. When I was 15 I started to get a little money for playing music, and since that moment my whole life has been linked with the e l e c t r o n i c m u s i c s c e n e i n o n e w a y o r a n o t h e r.

10 years ago, after being successful in my home country under another alias, I decided to try and go international as Albert Neve. I

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can’t deny that it has been difficult, but with a lot of work and dedication the results speak for themselves.

2. What kind of sounds do you associate yourself with most when you produce?

In the last few years I’ve been known mainly for my productions oriented towards the mainstream scene, EDM, house, etc, but in the past I’ve produced a lot of different vibes, like D r u m ’ n ’ B a s s , Tr a n c e , Te c h n o o r e v e n P o p a n d Hip-Hop. As a DJ I consider myself an eclectic artist, so you can imagine how much variety is possible when I’m creating music. I like to experiment with different styles, different vibes, and I like to mix a wide variety of music. I won’t feel comfortable repeating the same music again and again using the same framework or the same sounds. I think that’s much more rewarding for you and your followers.

3. How has 2016 been treating you thus far?

It’s been a very important year for me, I’ve had a lot of really interesting gigs and exciting

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p r o j e c t s i n t h e s c h e d u l e . I t h i n k w e’ r e g o i n g to see a real change in the musical tendencies w e’ ve b e e n i nvo l ve d i n i n t h e l a s t c o u p l e o f years, and through my professional career those moments have been always positive for me, in a personal way as well. Furthermore, me and my team are working hard to step back on Asean territories in the next few months.

4 . Yo u f i r s t s t a r t e d y o u r m u s i c c a r e e r w h e n you were merely 15 and burst through the scene in 2006. How do you think your production style and sound have changed and progressed through the years?

We l l , I ’d l ove t o s h o w yo u my f i r s t p r o d u c t i o n s and compare them with my last releases, but luckily for all of you reading this and for your ears it’s not possible right now (lol). I’ve got to be honest, I never took lessons about m u s i c t h e o r y, p r o d u c t i o n t e c h n i q u e s a n d I n e v e r w e n t t o a s c h o o l t o t r a i n a s a n e n g i n e e r.

Everything I’ve learned in my career has been self-taught. My first tracks were an absolute joke from a technical point of view, but pretty musically interesting to the crowd, so I could get over my limitations. Over time I’ve learned to master everything about electronic production, and although it’s a changing w o r l d a n d t h e r e’ s a l w ay s s o m e t h i n g t o l e a r n , I’m pretty happy with the results nowadays.

Of course I’ve always adapted myself to the different current styles through the years, t h a n k s t o m y i n n a t e c u r i o s i t y.

5. Aside from producing and remixing you’re also touring the world. How do find the down time to focus on new music and projects?

That’s something I have changed in the last y e a r. I h a v e a b e a u t i f u l a n d a m a z i n g s t u d i o perfectly adapted to spend hours and hours producing music, and I’ve always preferred to work there instead of doing the job on a plane, for instance. Honestly I always find very little motivation to create interesting stuff in an hotel room, or between two flights while in the airport. Despite this, I had to force myself and change my working habits and adapt myself to a constantly moving life.

N o t s o l o n g a g o I s o l d m y M a c P r o c o m p u t e r, and I’m producing now with just a laptop, thanks to the amazing power we can get from them nowadays. I still always finish projects off in my studio though.

6. What goes into the process of curating new music?

I always try to be pretty original in my tracks, I like to bring something different to the

crowd, without losing the focus on what they expect from me, but I like to surprise them.

Sometimes just a shout can give you this, while others with a different structure give you s o m e t h i n g e l s e . F i n a l l y, w e c r e a t e e m o t i o n s , and I try to express something with my tracks, I consider them as little histories. And within those histories, a change of direction always helps to be different than the rest.

7. What does it feel like knowing that all your relentless hard work is paying off and is being recognized by industry hard hitters l i k e A r m i n Va n B u u r e n , C h u c k i e , D i m i t r i Ve g a s & L i k e M i k e a n d m a n y m o r e ?

I’m extremely proud to know that such a m a z i n g a r t i s t s a r e s u p p o r t i n g m y s t u f f. I f you ask me about Chuckie, it’s a bit different, because I consider him as a friend, who has a l w a y s h e l p e d m e i n e v e r y w a y, s u p p o r t i n g m e but being very demanding at the same time.

8. What do you think are the three most vital things a producer needs to know before producing a track?

Tr y i n g t o r e d u c e e v e r y t h i n g I k n o w t o t h r e e vital things is going to be difficult, but l e t ’ s t r y. F i r s t l y, w e c a n ’ t f o r g e t t h a t w e ’ r e creating music, and we must understand what is right and what is wrong. I’m not telling the people to study years of sol-fa (which definitely would help) but some basic notions are essential. Second, it’s important to know what we want to do, what the main idea is, and how we want the end product to sound. It’s not that easy to open a blank template and s i m p l y l e t y o u r i n s p i r a t i o n f l o w . T h i r d l y, i t ’ s essential to be as skilled as possible. In the i n t e r n e t e ra w e’ r e c o m p e t i n g w i t h t h e w h o l e world, and modern production is extremely complex and laborious, so make sure you learn as much as you can.

9 . Yo u ’ r e a s c e n d i n g i n t o t h e u p p e r r a n k s o f the dance music industry and it’s no secret that your unique sounds and hard work is propelling you. What do you hope to achieve with your music?

I would like to go as far as possible. I do what I do because it’s my real passion, nothing i n t h e w o r l d w o u l d m a k e m e h a p p i e r. W h e n I started, I couldn’t ever imagine having a r e a l a n d p r o s p e r o u s c a r e e r, s o n o w I d o n’ t want to fix any limits on it. From my side I’m going to keep on working to reach as high as possible, and if some day this dream has to end, I don’t want to regret not trying to push as far as I can.

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Producer of The Month

Hailing all the way from Sri Langka, Kooler is now based in Singapore and he has made regular appearances at the notoriously popular S u l t a n L o u n g e i n t h e h e a r t o f K u a l a L u m p u r. C u r r e n t l y, h e r e p r e s e n t s Pioneer DJ and is here to stay in the Asian nightlife scene. We caught up with this fella to talk about his roles at Pioneer and more.

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1. What inspired you to be who you are right now?

Great artists, producers & DJ’s. Music has always been a part of my life & I’m happy to be in this industry because this is my passion.

2. Who were your early influences?

D J Q - B e r t , C r a z e , J a z z y J e f f, K e n t a r o , A - t r a k , S h i f t e e name to few but learnt a lot from watching DMC & Red Bull Thre3style DJ’s and I’m still learning!

3 . Te l l u s m o r e a b o u t y o u r r o l e s a t P i o n e e r.

My roles include testing, product launching and workshops (such as touch and try sessions). Educate people about pioneer DJ products. Represent Pioneer DJ for events such as International Music Summit & Other international events.

4. How did you become a part of Pioneer?

I t ’ s a L o n g S t o r y b u t I ’ l l m a k e i t s h o r t o n e . F i r s t l y, I w o u l d l i k e t o l i k e t o g i v e a b i g s h o u t o u t t o M r. K e v i n Keagan & DJ Mass for believing in me, my talent and hard work. They have seen that I have good qualities to represent a brand like Pioneer DJ. 5. What do you think has been your greatest achievement so far?

The biggest achievement is to represent World’s No 1 DJ brand - PIONEER DJ. 6. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I can’t imagine what will I do in 10 years but definitely I ’ l l b e i n t h e D J i n d u s t r y. M a y b e I w i l l b e m o r e f o c u s i n g in teaching youngsters what is ‘real DJing’ all about.

7. What advice would you give to upcoming producers?

I a l w a y s l i k e t o s e e s o m e t h i n g n e w i n t h e i n d u s t r y. B e creative and do something different and have an identity for that.

8. Where do you see EDM in 10 years?

Music always has been changing, EDM will be there big b u t m a y b e i n a d i f f e r e n t w a y.

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Producer of The Month

T h e s o u n d o f Yu s e f K i f a h h a i l i n g f r o m K u a l a L u m p u r, Malaysia electrifies the masses with his futuristic, energetic & euphoric music. A young music producer & DJ has a long way to go and a great deal of opportunities lies ahead in his o n g o i n g j o u r n e y.

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Producer of The Month

1 . A ny exc l u s i ve s i n 2 0 1 6 t h a t yo u ’d l i ke t o s h a r e w i t h us?

2016 definitely blasted off for me! My first release that launch recently this year is my track Exolektra that has been released on Silent Shore Records, a label supported b y t h e b i g g e s t Tr a n c e D J s a n d p r o d u c e r s l i k e A r m i n v a n B u u r e n , P a u l v a n D y k , S e a n Ty a s a n d m a n y m o r e !

2. Are you producing any tracks at the moment?

Ye s , I a m w o r k i n g o n a c o u p l e o f p r o j e c t s a t t h e m o m e n t .

Also, you should look out for my upcoming collaboration w i t h Tr a n c e b i g - g u n R e O r d e r ! H e h a s b e e n s u p p o r t i n g me in his gigs & radio shows. More releases will come very soon!

3. What’s the most challenging thing about producing?

Well at the moment, my biggest challenge is balancing my academics and my music. Thus, it’s definitely a challenge t o b a l a n c e m y t i m e b u t t h a n k f u l l y, I c a n m a n a g e m y t i m e well and am able to do my studies & revision as well as produce & DJ during my free time. Besides that, coming up with awesome catchy melodies and ideas are pretty challenging too. I tend to hum or whistle melodies. I immediately take my phone and record them. I’ll then develop that idea into a lead, progression, riff and who knows, maybe even a track!

4. Who are you hoping to work with in the future?

There are definitely loads of people on my mind that I’m l o o k i n g f o r w a r d t o w o r k w i t h i n t h e f u t u r e . B u t m a i n l y, looking forward to work with talented Malaysian music p r o d u c e r s & D J s . To n a m e a f e w , S i m o n L e e & A l v i n , S t a r l y t e , I n s i g h t C o d e , C h u c k i e s s & W h a c k b o i , AT O K , Yo u n g & L o u d a s w e l l a s m a n y o t h e r t a l e n t e d i n d i v i d u a l s !

5. What’s the biggest achievement so far in your career?

S o f a r, m y b i g g e s t a c h i e v e m e n t i s g e t t i n g m y t r a c k s played at massive events, festivals, and gigs all over the world through international DJ support. The biggest one so far is that my track Exolektra got played live in London during WE ARE WHSE presented by Cream Ibiza & Goodgreef late last year! It’s definitely awesome to watch thousands of people rave, jump and cheer as your track gets played!

6. Any tips for aspiring producers?

Have a positive mindset, a good attitude as well as to always be open to criticism. Criticism from others definitely help to improve your track quality such as the mixdown and sound quality in general. Its always good t o r e c e i ve s o m e o n e’ s o p i n i o n t h a t c a n h e l p i m p r ove yo u r work. Its a good habit to practice and beneficial to share e x p e r i e n c e s a n d a d v i c e a m o n g s t t h e E D M c o m m u n i t y.

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Hot & Viral

LISSA QASH Lissa Qash’s proud to announce Espaze Boulevard is now open in Changkat, features a restaurant, club and lounge. Catch your favourite local DJs and Lissa Qash spinning on the decks at her very own nightspot.

ZEN NEURO Zen Neuro, the energetic duo takes over Phillipiness while on their “One night in A m s t e r d a m ” c o n c e r t t o u r. O n e N i g h t i n Amsterdam has been brought to 18 countries and 30 cities world wide. Make sure you experience one of our nights in a venue near you.

ADHA A d h a m N a s r i g a v e u s a t e a s e r, leading Mysterious Asia to build the first ever water theme park h o t e l i n Te r e n g g a n u s o o n ! M o r e t o be announced soon.

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DAFT PUNK Daft Punk reveals story behind their iconic helmet in a mini-documentary by Mixmag sponsored by Olmeca tequila. The video gets into the details on the inspiration behind the h e l m e t s , t h e d e v e l o p m e n t a l j o u r n e y, a n d h o w they’ve evolved over the years.

PAUL VAN DYK Paul van Dyk updates on his injury from a nasty f a l l o f f s t a g e a t A S t a t e o f Tr a n c e i n F e b u a r y. H e is nearly recovered just in time for this summer’s music festival season. “In mid-June, I’m returning to do what I love doing the most and am looking forward to seeing you all again!” - Paul van Dyk

BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS Billboard Music Awards 2016 winner list for under Electronic Music.

-To p D a n c e / E l e c t r o n i c A l b u m : -Tr u e C o l o r s b y Z e d d -To p D a n c e / E l e c t r o n i c S o n g : -Lean On by Major Lazer & DJ Snake Featuring MØ -To p D a n c e / E l e c t r o n i c A r t i s t : -David Guetta

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ZOUKOUT BORACAY, PHILIPPINES APRIL 30 - MAY 1, 2016 Featured Artists: Deuce, Dubvision, Ghetto, Moti Stay: Villa Caemilla is a gorgeous beachside boutique hotel and spa. White washed wall and bamboo accents house m o d e r n s t y l e r o o m s w / f u l l a m e n i t i e s i n g r e a t h a r m o n y.

Eating breakfast with white sand cushioning your feet and the crystal ocean staring at you is an ideal way to s t a r t a n y d a y o r g e t o v e r a n y h a n g o v e r.

Eat: Mestizo is a Filipino term used to describe people of m i x e d a n c e s t r y. D o s M e s t i z o s c e l e b r a t e s t h e a b s o r p t i o n of the Spanish culture by the Filipinos offering classic Spanish dishes set in a quaint home-like setting.

Tr a v e l T i p : The Kalibo International Airport is one of the 2 a i r p o r t s c l o s e s t t o B o r a c a y, o f f e r i n g d i r e c t f l i g h t s t o a n d f r o m A s i a n c i t i e s l i k e S i n g a p o r e , H o n g K o n g , Ta i p e i , Seoul, etc. Flights to and from Manila and Cebu within the Philippines tend to come through the second, G o d o f r e d o P. R a m o s A i r p o r t .

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Photos: ZoukOut Boracay

Summer is upon us and to celebrate we feature beaches and camping in this month’s featured #GLARecommends festivals.

S i n g a p o r e’ s l a r g e s t e l e c t r o n i c m u s i c f e s t i v a l ex p a n d e d t h i s ye a r o n t o t h e P h i l i p p i n e’ s most notorious party beach destinations.

Next up don’t miss on exploring some of Japan’s natural wonder on the site of a popular ski resorts on Mount Naeba. Happy camping! xPriya

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FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL, NAEBA SKI RESORT, JAPAN JULY 22 - 24, 2016 Featured Artists: S q u a r e p u s h e r, Experiment,

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Do: Relax with a breathtaking view of the festival site on the Dragondola, a cable car that carries you to the top of the mountain. If you’re keen to party through the night the “Palace of Wonder” is where you want to be.

Yo u m a y e v e n b u m p i n t o s o m e o f y o u r f a v o r i t e a r t i s t s enjoying some down time after their sets.

Eat: Festival Organizers have given us a tip to not miss out o n t h e r e n o w n e d W a g y u b u r g e r a t To k o r o Te n g o k u o n the festival grounds.

Tr a v e l T i p : This is a predominantly camping festival, the main campsite closest to the festival being home to 17,000 people across the 3-day event. There is also a tendency for summer rains in these parts. Make sure you’re p r e p a r e d b y p a c k i n g a p p r o p r i a t e c a m p i n g / r a i n g e a r.

Also be sure to clean up after yourself and leave the mountain festival site as gorgeous as it was when you got there!

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Through The Lens

BARRIE MARTELLE Barrie Martelle is an international traveling EDM event photographer from Ottawa, Canada. Barrie started out as a hockey photographer and quickly fell in love with the creative process needed to b e s u c c e s s f u l i n l o w l i g h t E D M p h o t o g r a p h y.

Since bursting onto the EDM photography scene in 2011, Barrie has quickly earned the respect of artists, industry professionals, and fellow photographers alike. He is now hailed as one of t h e l e a d i n g p h o t o g r a p h e r s i n t h e E D M i n d u s t r y.

In 2014 Barrie joined forces with BE-Artists m a n a g e r /o w n e r J a c k i e B r a y w h o n o w h a n d l e s his day to day bookings. Be Artists began in 2 0 1 2 a s a m a n a g e m e n t c o m p a n y, w o r k i n g w i t h both musicians and photographers in the dance m u s i c i n d u s t r y. T h e y e v o l v e d , a n d f o u n d a niche, representing the top photographers and videographers in the ever growing, dance music scene.

Barrie is currently the resident photographer for a Ottawa-based promotion company DNA Presents. His past clients and subjects include S e b a s t i a n I n g r o s s s o , To m m y Tr a s h , B i n g o P l a y e r s , Tiesto, Hardwell, Above & Beyond, Steve Angello, E r i c P r y d z , U l t r a M u s i c Fe s t i v a l , E D C L a s Ve g a s , Insomniac, Sensation Canada, Escapade Music Festival, VELD Music Festival, Bal en Blanc and m a ny m o r e . B a r r i e’ s p h o t o s h ave b e e n p u b l i s h e d in inthemix.com, DJ Magazine (UK), DJ Mag U S A , To r o n t o S t a r, O t t a w a C i t i z e n , C T V, D J M a g Canada, BE Artists and More.

Barrie is a crock pot of ideas, always on low s i m m e r. H e m a k e s a g r e a t a d d i t i o n t o a n y photography team. He doesn’t sleep enough. His mind won’t let him. Whether it’s the next shoot, the next talk, the next festival, or the next photography project, Barrie just doesn’t stop and that’s why his career keeps moving forward.

When Barrie is not shooting for a artist or major festivals you can find him working on his social media game, developing software, or tuning race car engines for clients all around the world.

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PAAN JR P a a n J r, i s a f r e e l a n c e n i g h t c l u b a n d r a v e photographer since 2013. He shot numerous events and clubs all over Malaysia including countries such as Singapore and Thailand. He h a s b e e n a w a r d e d P h o t o g r a p h e r o f T h e Ye a r b y C H O O N S AWA R D i n 2 0 1 4 . H e’ s c u r r e n t l y working as a fulltime photographer at Whitehorn PR, mainly handling studio photoshoots for fashion and products. His signature style is vibrant and striking colours, a faded touch and shading with a little glimpse backlight and high clarity tone. He enjoys adventure and travelling around the globe capturing nature and streets with his Canon 6D.

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Tour Diary

Tu r n i n g t h e e n t i r e c i t y i n t o i t s p l a y g r o u n d f r o m A p r i l 2 3 t o M a y 8 , t h e f e s t i v a l s a w a near 18,000 people celebrate creative arts and culture right in the heart of Kuala L u m p u r. H e a d l i n e r s Ta m e I m p a l a , H u j a n , B i t t e r s w e e t , R u d i m e n t a l a n d M 8 3 t o o k t o t h e stage at KL Live, as Urbanscapes House hosted music, art, markets, workshops and much more over three weekends.

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Tour Diary Ta m e I m p a l a s e t t h e t o n e o f U r b a n s c a p e s 2 0 1 6 in psychedelic fashion, putting on a spectacular show for a 2,500-strong audience.

Hujan & Bittersweet had the crowd of 1,200 singing along. Bittersweet also featured many of its new songs from their upcoming album, B T W S W T. Rudimental brought 1,200 pairs of feet to life with their wild and energetic set of funky drum & bass.

M83 ended the headlining shows with soulful electronic soundscapes that moved 1,500 people.

The music experience wasn’t confined to KL Live as shows at The Bee, Live Fact, The Gaslight, COMO, Under9, Merdekarya and League of Captains brought hip-hop, rock and folk far and wide.

Festival hub Urbanscapes House was a buzz o f a c t i v i t y, f r o m e x h i b i t s l i k e C a n n o t B e B o ( a ) rdered to experiential marketplace Market of Experiences and food & beverages via Tiffin to curated weekend markets alongside craft workshops.

For a month, six LRT Stations, a pedestrian tunnel and Publika played gallery to public artworks by 10 artists, who expressed what KL means to them.

Urbanscapes 2016 culminated in an all-day finale party featuring music, comedy and art a t M e d a n P a s a r.

Photos: All is Amazing

The by-invite-only hotel-wide party at KL Journal had it all- barbecue, cool drinks, a poolside sunset and a DJ set by Rudimental.

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