Behind the Decks: My Practice and Process
People only see the party. This is a look at what happens at my studio and during sound checks before the needles hit the vinyl.
When there is a sound check, there has to be a scratch check. Getting my levels right before the Red Bull event.
Sound check and pendrive check with my fellow DJs. It's always a good time collaborating with other artists.
This is not me, but I just love playing the kuthu. This raw, savage energy is what I try to bring to my own sets. FULL POWER!
The boy who vanishes into the music. A fun Harry Potter themed edit from one of my practice sessions.
Having some fun at the gym with a creative video edit. Practice, practice, practice, even when you're having fun.
About Additional Work & Fun
It is never just about showing up and playing music. Before any event, I do a proper scratch check with my mixer and levels. I am constantly tweaking my setup, whether it is for a brand launch or a private bash, to make sure the sound hits exactly right. If the gear is not ready, the vibe is dead.
When I am not live, I am at my crib, drilling techniques. You might see me working on a new mashup or just beat juggling until my fingers ache. It is not always perfect. I make mistakes, I laugh, and I reset. That is the grind. Whether it is a Harry Potter edit for fun or prepping for a high-intensity event, the work in the studio defines what you hear on the dancefloor.
I grew up on old school hip-hop and Tamil kuthu, and those roots are what I scratch into every set. You see me at the gym, then immediately switching to a battle mixer, and it is all the same energy. When I collaborate with other artists, we are not just mixing tracks. We are aligning our energy for the crowd. If you are curious about how I build a set or just want to see the madness behind the music, this is it. It is raw, it is honest, and it is always full power.
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