Media Interview
So
DJ AJ your new album ‘Thunder Bolt’ is being released next week, what can we
expect?
You know, with this album. It took me ages
to make, like I have been picking up different samples and beats from different
shows in the past and its just a collaboration of up beat and raw sounds that
will make crowds go crazy, which I hope will happen (laughs). But yeah with
singles ‘Drop The Base’ and ‘Thunder’ they were just a taste of what’s on the
album. I have saved some of the best songs for last trust me.
You
have also been touring, how’s that going?
Yeah its been mint! Like a great experience,
I have been everywhere from L.A to Tokyo and the crowds have been awesome. At
the Toronto concert I went crowd surfing, which was so crazy, but the security
had to pull me out of the crowds at the front, which was funny. And the mosh
pits have been mental like everyone is possessed or something haha but
seriously though, the shows are unreal. The strobe lights the technicians set
up are crazy and the huge woofer speakers are on each corner of the rooms we
play in so everyone hears it, and the sound that comes out of them is like
breath taking.
Have
your fans at the concerts?
Yeah, I always try and get to see a many as
I can at each concert after the shows and sign pictures and stuff. Some of the
gifts I get are incredible. Like someone got me a Rolex watch! She insisted me
on having it and I was grateful, I got pictures with her and followed her on
twitter and tweeted her saying thank-you, which was so lovely of her.
What’s
the strangest things you have had to sign then?
(Laughs) Well I do get loads of people
asking for like body signatures such as like there backs, arms and like girls
always ask for there chests so I might as well. Some guys have asked for me to
sign their crotches but I happily declined haha.
Here
at DexMag, a little birdy told me that you might be collaborating with Tiesto
in the new album?
(Smiles) I remember when I was young going
to Tiesto concerts and everyone like worshiped him you know. (Pauses) But yeah
you’ll just have to wait and see when the album comes out. It’s definitely been
surreal for me.
So
as a Music Artist who have been your main influences?
I have always listened to like a wide range
of music when I was younger and even now.
I was bang into my rap and R&B when I was younger so I don’t really
understand how I got here haha. But yeah
probably my main influences to start with the DJ’ing where obviously Tiesto and
other ones such as Steve Aoki, Rusko, Nero and others but they were probably my
favorite ones. I was obsessed with Nero’s ‘Welcome Reality’ album and I would listen
to it non-stop. It was like epic film music, I always thought it would be good
for a movie, I thinks that what they intended or something so yeah they were a
confident influence on my music.
At
Tomorrow Land Festival you were playing along side the likes of Nero and Rusko
that defiantly must have been surreal for you.
Oh my God yeah it was crazy! Not gonna lie,
I was a little bit star struck seeing them backstage and that, but they were
really lovely to me and said my work was good which is like the best thing I
could ever hear. It was like stepping into one of my dreams as a kid just being
in a room with them all. I mean, I still can’t believe I got picked to be one
of the acts for Tomorrow land and it was a year ago!
I
love the music video for your single ‘Thunder’ so much! It’s gone massive on
youtube with over 100 million views, what was it like filming it?
Or thank you! And I know its ridiculous but
I’m really pleased it did because the director worked so hard on it so I’m
pleased it went big. The filming was hard work but it was worth it. The Part
with me floating above the crowds like actually happened and it was difficult.
People keep saying ‘oh that was CGI or something’ and I’m like nope (laugh). I
did have a stunt double as well who jumped off the helicopter at the begging so
hats off to her.
So
you’re a bit of an adrenaline junkie?
Definitely haha. I loved a good adrenaline
rush and pushing myself to the limit. Its what I strive to achieve when I make
music as well so its just something that I enjoy.
Ok,
final question. In three words can you describe your album?
Erm, Fun, Strong and Loud. (Smiles)
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DJ AJ’s new album ‘Thunder Bolt will be
released on the 1st of December next week and she is currently
touring and will be coming to England in January and tickets are still
available if you want to go out and get crazy for a night! We defiantly
recommend it.
Fun Facts about DJ AJ. (Images)
·
DJ AJ has been using the
Pioneer DDJ-SX DJ Controller as part of her equipment to help make the album
and she says it’s great and easy to use (Image)
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DJ AJ is a huge adrenaline
junkie and has been sky diving numerous times!
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DJ AJ’s favorite drinks on a
night out are Apple Sourz and Jägerbombs
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Her Favorite clubs in London
are Pacha and Ministry Of Sound
·
DJ AJ’s recommended album of
the year is ‘Settle’ by Disclosure.
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