Herald Café: What’s your favourite mix and
why?
Jay Naik: I am a versatile DJ. I do not
restrict myself to any particular genre of music as such. For me it’s just good
music and bad music.. but personally I love playing Deep house, Nu disco, Old
school HipHop, Trap and Dubstep.
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HC: Do you ever get to play music that you
want to play, not just to entertain the crowd? If
yes, where?
JN: I love spinning RnB, Hip Hop, Old
School, Electro, Progressive, Deep House, Nu Disco, Indie Dance, trap and
dubstep. This diversity gives me a chance to read the crowd and play what it
demands at any given time. Being the resident DJ at Café Mambo, I do get to
play the music that I love and make people dance.
HC: What is the next step for you?
JN: To play for as many venues as possible
in efforts to develop a stronger presence in the music industry as a DJ,
wherein I get an opportunity to meet new people, be more creative and have fun!
In the long run, I plan to step into production as well.
HC: Where do you see yourself 5 years from
now?
JN: I see myself continuing to learn and
grow as a person and hopefully some of it will rub off onto the business! I got
into this business because it was fun, and I love music! Until any of these two
things change, by the grace of God, I plan to keep on continuing. On a serious
note, in the next 5 years, I hope to be playing for various music festivals
across India.
HC: Your thoughts on the changing state of
Indian nightlife.
JN: Indeed, Bollywood music isn’t easy to
get away from in India. However, its popularity isn’t such a good thing for
those who are serious about music. DJs rue the fact that they’re required to
play it to keep the crowd happy. Initiatives are being taken to provide people
with interesting alternatives to ordinary nightlife across the country. In Goa,
festivals like Supersonic, Sunburn and Oktoberfest have kicked it off too.
Their success shows that people are open to new ideas, if encouraged. New bars
and clubs are also popping up all over India, including fabulous live music
venues which host different genres (including electronic). Renowned
international DJs are coming to perform in India as well. It becomes difficult
to decide where to go out! Cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune face curfews to
shut before midnight but in Goa, the parties go on till early morning, thus
changing the trend of Indian nightlife. Hopefully, the diversity of nightlife
options will continue to grow throughout India.
