Nic is a promising newcomer in the music industry. Lately, she has developed a profound appreciation for an array of captivating genres, including deep house, tech house, soulful house, afro house, and italo disco. Music is her chosen medium of self-expression, and she finds great joy in sharing her carefully curated songs with others, witnessing the pure delight they experience while listening to her sets. Nic dedicates countless hours immersing herself in the vast realm of music, exploring diverse songs and genres that fuel her passion.
Describe the moment you first fell in love with the art of music.
When I fell deeply in love, however, must have been in college. I formed many friendships with musicians of many forms. And then I began to watch their live gigs. That got me hooked. Watching artists express themselves through their songs, seeing their energy literally steam off of them — I find it so meaningful. Live musical gigs actually began my photography and videography career. I’d be so mesmerized with the performances that I needed to document them.
Since then, I’ve been investing a lot in watching so many different artists. Local, international, DJs, bands, and everything in between— if I could watch, I probably would. A lot has happened between then and now, and it’s hard for me to believe that I’m now on the other side of the lens.
Who artist/producer inspired you?
That’s tough! Right now my favorite some of my favorite producers are Made in TLV and Yammagucci— they have such a unique, deep sound that I’ve become addicted to. Though for easier listening, I always find myself going back to Amy Winehouse. I love the way she used not only lyrics, but different expressions of melodies, to express so much emotion. I find it very artistic.
How did you feel on your first live set?
Terrified! From the moment I was booked to the moment I stepped on the deck, I felt like throwing up. That was about one week straight of gagging. Once I was on though, the adrenaline kicked in, and had so much fun. I felt safe because I was playing alongside my sister, who was my main teacher for djing. It was a really proud moment.
Passion:
I actually grew up thinking I had no music taste. As the youngest in a very musical family, I was so used to musical opinions being established for me. I blindly trusted the opinions of literally everyone else. What was “good” was whatever they liked, and what was bad was what they didn’t. Until my teen years, I’d often panic when people would ask me for my opinion about a song. How was I supposed to know?
It really took a lot of courage for me to change from the type of person to who never play music in front of my friends to a literal DJ. I guess that’s why sharing songs, and watching people enjoy the songs, is very special to me now. There have been so many songs that I’ve loved for years, that I’ve finally gotten to share through DJing, that I never would have thought other people would have liked.
Community involvement:
I try to be really sensitive to the energy in the room. I’m constantly checking on what people are doing — are they looking to talk? To dance? To relax? From there, I try to select them songs that’ll best fit whatever they’re looking for in the night.
I guess very simply, there’s something magical about individuals gathering to enjoy music. Music is a language in itself. Majority of my favorite songs aren’t in English, simply because I love how unfamiliar words turn into instruments. The melody is enough expression it itself to convey a message.
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