Bangalore , KARNATAKA :

DJ Hassan has been spinning magic since 2008. A remixer, producer, harmony-arranger and DJ trainer since seven years, Hassan has mastered his music in genres like house and electro Bollywood.

Though he started his journey by learning to spin hip-hop tracks, he is now devoting his time completely to Bollywood. A common name at club gigs and private events, DJ Hassan is known for belting out chartbusters and has his aces up his sleeve from ‘Desi Girl’ to ‘Dabangg’.

He is also a feted DJ internationally, in many places including Doha, Dubai and Sri Lanka.

How did 2015 treat you in the realm of music?
It was a great year for me. I went places and played all across the country. I mainly played at major parties. My biggest event was playing at a private party, where about 3000 people enjoyed the tunes that I spun.

What are you looking forward to in 2016?
All my shows. I plan everything two months in advance so I know that in the end, it will turn out great.

What’s the scenario like for young DJs entering the scene?
The younger lot have to struggle for about four years to survive in the market. Only then, they can establish themselves. Most people think that they can get by in DJing with high-end laptops and expensive mixers but without talent and hard work, they won’t be able to make a name for themselves in the industry.

Comment on the music scene in the City.
There is a lot of space to co-exist. People are extremely open-minded about classical, fusion, Western and Bollywood in Bengaluru.

There are also newer genres coming up by the day as youngsters listen to different kinds of music, travel more and are aware of world music. The crowd is the ‘shuffling’ sorts, who don’t stay in one place and have different influences in music, which is good for musicians and bands to experiment.

Álthough you started with hip-hop tracks and then moved to Bollywood, you are often considered as a Bollywood DJ. What is it that connects you to Bollywood music?
The sheer universality of the genre. It has a certain depth and is a genre that will stay on. At the end of the day, everyone wants to go back home and listen to Bollywood music.

The future of the DJ industry?
The youngsters are spoiling the market by accepting small-budget shows. They also don’t know how to attract the crowd in this industry. They should learn to stay true to themselves and their talent.

Your plans for the New Year?
I’m welcoming 2016 by playing an exclusive set on December 31 at Sutra, Lalit Ashok.

Any New Year resolutions?
I will get to know only in 2016.

source:  http://www.deccanherald.com / Deccan Herald / Home> Supplements> MetroLife / by Anushka Sivakumar, DHNS / December 31st, 2015