Interview

 How did you get started in music?

 I was raised in Southern California, immersed in the electronic music scene from an early age. A family member who promoted some of California’s biggest raves and events introduced me to the underground scene, the DJs, and the sound that shaped my passion. I started with the saxophone in elementary school and played through high school, but I always wanted more control over sound, something beyond the concert or marching band. That drive led me to DJing and music production. Influenced by house music and its many sub-genres, I’ve dedicated myself to creating my own sound, evolving from that early exposure to now surpassing many of the artists I once looked up to through hard work, respect, and persistence. 

• Who or what has influenced you the most on your musical journey?

Working as a flight attendant for ten years took me around the world—Japan, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, and countless others—letting me dive deep into underground music scenes and sunrise sets. Travel became my biggest inspiration. I listened to groups like Zero 7, Thievery Corporation, Telefon Tel Aviv, and Massive Attack to absorb downtempo, trip-hop, and lounge-influenced sounds. On the jazz side, icons like Chet Baker—a trumpeter and vocalist known for his cool-jazz style—taught me the power of melody, space, and emotion.

• What tool/software do you use the most in your production – do you have a favorite sampler or effect that you always include?

I use Ableton Live and have been working in it for several years now, so I understand its workflow deeply and feel comfortable exploring all its tools. I don’t have one “go-to” sampler or effect that I always reach for—but I do love trying everything I can dig up under a rock. Sometimes the process starts with an image in my mind—a metallic surface, a flicker of light—and hours later I’ve built something I love and I’m grinning ear to ear. Even though I don’t lean on a single “favorite,” I appreciate how Ableton’s built-in devices give me the freedom to experiment—and that is the heart of my process.

• What do you enjoy outside of making music?

Outside of making music, I really enjoy spending time with my family and watching movies. I also make sure to take peaceful moments for myself — it helps me reset and keep my ears fresh so I can come back to production with a clear mindset.”

• Which three of your songs do you value the most, and why?

One of the songs I value the most is ‘Stuck In The Ceiling’. That track came from a very real place in my life — feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and trying to climb out of it. It was one of the first times I translated those emotions directly into sound, and it’s a reminder of how far I’ve come both personally and creatively.

The second song is ‘Pleasure & Pain’. I value it not only for its emotional depth, but also for how it connected with people on a massive scale — it’s racked up over 9.5 million streams and is still climbing. That kind of response showed me that music is something I truly love doing, and that when you work hard and connect with the right people, things can go far.

The Third song is No Use Fighting This Feeling.” I blend a Lofi house/deep‑house with pop sensibilities here. The track maintains enough groove to work on the dance floor, but it’s mellow enough for a late‑night listening session. The balance between dance‑floor energy and introspective mood gives it crossover appeal. The emotional honesty of the theme resonates with many listeners who can relate to the idea of letting go instead of fighting. It shows my versatility: not just making club bangers, but creating tracks with feeling and narrative.