<p>The man behind some of the billboard hits like ‘Turn Down For What’ and ‘Lean On’ was recently in the City for the Sunburn concert. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Spinning his tunes and keeping the crowd on their toes, DJ Snake is also a Grammy-nominated producer and artiste who debuted in the international music scene with his single ‘Bird Machine’ in 2013. In a chat with ‘Metrolife’, he spoke about his life as a DJ, rapper and producer who mixes trap and electronic dance music. <br /><br />When did you first start dabbling with music? <br /><br />When I was about 18, I opened for one of my idols, Snoop Dogg, and that gave me a chance to have a conversation with him. At the time, I thought of myself as a kid from the streets of Paris. But things changed after that and I thank God everyday for giving me the opportunity to live out my dreams and meet interesting and creative people on a daily basis. <br /><br />What’s your production process like when you’re in the studio? Where do you draw inspiration from?<br /><br />I have a different method of attacking beats each time I’m in the studio. One day I might have seen some documentary from Brazil and heard a sound that I’ve never heard before, and that triggers a primal desire in me to run to the studio. I probably won’t use that sound but it inspires me to develop a vision on which I can create an amazing track. If my phone rings or my manager’s making noise outside, it doesn’t bother me because I zone out when I’m in my creative space. In my opinion, the more I go into this space, the better the beat comes out. <br /><br />With a rapid influx of advanced softwares in the market, DJs can change a track down to the tiniest detail in a heartbeat. How do you make use of these possibilities in your sets and is there a benefit? <br /><br />My music is always trying to make people have fun and ensures a lot of energy and dancing. I mix my music looking at the mood and energy levels of the audience. So all the extra help has been great!<br /><br />Most people underestimate the work of a DJ and think it’s just mashing together two great records. How do you bring some originality to the sounds? <br /><br />I try and create my own beats. I use more of my original tracks that I’ve produced than the original one to create a difference.<br /><br />How has travelling and playing around the world helped your music? <br /><br />I pick up a lot of local beats from every country I travel to. It helps me create a unique and authentic sound that keeps me alive.</p>
<p>The man behind some of the billboard hits like ‘Turn Down For What’ and ‘Lean On’ was recently in the City for the Sunburn concert. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Spinning his tunes and keeping the crowd on their toes, DJ Snake is also a Grammy-nominated producer and artiste who debuted in the international music scene with his single ‘Bird Machine’ in 2013. In a chat with ‘Metrolife’, he spoke about his life as a DJ, rapper and producer who mixes trap and electronic dance music. <br /><br />When did you first start dabbling with music? <br /><br />When I was about 18, I opened for one of my idols, Snoop Dogg, and that gave me a chance to have a conversation with him. At the time, I thought of myself as a kid from the streets of Paris. But things changed after that and I thank God everyday for giving me the opportunity to live out my dreams and meet interesting and creative people on a daily basis. <br /><br />What’s your production process like when you’re in the studio? Where do you draw inspiration from?<br /><br />I have a different method of attacking beats each time I’m in the studio. One day I might have seen some documentary from Brazil and heard a sound that I’ve never heard before, and that triggers a primal desire in me to run to the studio. I probably won’t use that sound but it inspires me to develop a vision on which I can create an amazing track. If my phone rings or my manager’s making noise outside, it doesn’t bother me because I zone out when I’m in my creative space. In my opinion, the more I go into this space, the better the beat comes out. <br /><br />With a rapid influx of advanced softwares in the market, DJs can change a track down to the tiniest detail in a heartbeat. How do you make use of these possibilities in your sets and is there a benefit? <br /><br />My music is always trying to make people have fun and ensures a lot of energy and dancing. I mix my music looking at the mood and energy levels of the audience. So all the extra help has been great!<br /><br />Most people underestimate the work of a DJ and think it’s just mashing together two great records. How do you bring some originality to the sounds? <br /><br />I try and create my own beats. I use more of my original tracks that I’ve produced than the original one to create a difference.<br /><br />How has travelling and playing around the world helped your music? <br /><br />I pick up a lot of local beats from every country I travel to. It helps me create a unique and authentic sound that keeps me alive.</p>