Five years ago, when DJ Sunny Deepak googled the word 'DJ' ( Disc Jockey), he was looking for a break from his mundane life.
After working as an Imaging Analyst executive with a leading MNC, he gained the skills and expertise that would easily helped him climb the ranks. But he didn't want that life. Sunny decided to give up the perks of a safe job career to dive into unknown waters.
"My job was getting too monotonous. There was no scope to show (your) creative side," he says.
&nbsp;Cut to 2019. He has done over 200 Baraat processions and many clubs, weddings and other social events both in India and internationally, and built his brand as a DJ.
Desk job to a DJ
"After I completed my college in 2014 , I joined a job in Amazon.com, a 9-5 job to play it safe. I was really passionate about music and had visited a lot of (music) clubs and band events as I was in a Band too, I had a lot of musician friends in India and was always listening to new genres of music. As a result, I had been exposed to a wide range of genres from Rock to Bollywood to Commercial. I thought about becoming a DJ and asked myself: What is the worst thing that can happen? I may not succeed. But I won't give up without trying. I quit my 9-5 job and flew to Mumbai to study Music Production and learn the Art Of Mixing."
<h2 class="normal">The Struggle</h2>
"I got my first residency (to perform as resident DJ) in one of the pubs in Nungamabakkam. The crowd wasn't great, but I kept practising. My family and friends supported me a lot during my initial days. I'd practise even when the club was empty. It didn't pay my bills, but I didn't want to give up so soon. I was learning something new every day and had faith in myself. In December 2016 I got my first big break to play for very big wedding apart from the usual ones. That year, I spent my chunk of money on my photoshop and got professional pictures to make my portfolio which is really important. When I started off, I knew what direction I wanted to take. I didn't want to be just another DJ playing at a music club; I wanted to build a brand for myself and be an Entertainment package."
It is very important for a DJ to know how to handle the mic. You have to know how to engage your crowd. The next thing that needs your attention is your tracklist. A DJ's success also depends on how you carry yourself, your social media presence and the quality of your remixes.
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