DJ SODA exclusive interview for DJANETOP.COM

DJANETOP: Hello dear Soda, thank you very much for accepting our invitation for this interview.

First of all our congratulations that you occupied #23 in TOP 100 DjaneTop.com and #1 in TOP 100 DjaneTop list of Asia!!

And of course our greetings with your 2million followers on Instagram page!

Lets start!

SODA: Thank you to all those who have been showing love towards me throughout my career! I am truly honored to be ranked as #23 in the world and #1 in Asia among female DJs.

DJANETOP: How did you start your DJ career ? Where did you learn and who inspired you?

SODA: Since I was at a young age, music – especially hip-hip music – has always healed me during my rough times. Through DJing, I wanted to heal others and spread positive vibes. So, I cold-called a number of 1st generation hip-hop DJs in Korea and asked for DJ lessons!

DJANETOP: Tell us please about your first performance. Where and how it was?

SODA: It was in 2013 at a very small club in Korea, in front of a crowd of just a few of my friends! Even though it was a very small club with just 15 friends of mine, I was so nervous! During my first performance, there was a black-out at the building, and I could not finish my performance. People at the venue told me that it was the first time the building had a black-out, and said that this may signify that something special will happen throughout my career haha!

DJANETOP: Tell about the best/worst of your performance ever. Where it took place and why actually it was best/worst??

SODA: In 2015, I had my most memorable performance at a large shopping mall in Bangkok. As clubs and festivals have an age limit, I was only able to interact with people of a certain age group. However, at the shopping mall. I was able to perform in front of people of all age groups! I even saw little kids holding up SODA placards.
I usually feel dissatisfied by the gig whenever I see the crowd not dancing or partying so much, but only focusing on taking pictures and videos of me. So everyone! Rave when I perform!

DJANETOP: Share with us your experience about djing in Asia, about clubs, festivals, and another DJs. Maybe you have a lot of friends among famous DJs?

SODA: Yes, I have performed in over 70 cities across the world, and have spread my music at various clubs, festivals, and parties. A few of my most memorable experiences would be the S20 at the Songkran Festival in Bangkok, where I got to perform in front of over 50,000 people, and the TNT Festival, also in Bangkok, where I performed with many artists whom I tremendously respect, including Lil Jon and Major Lazer.

DJANETOP: We couldn’t but admire your Mix for Diplo and friends BBC Radio - tell us please about it, who invited you? It is really great!

SODA: I connected with Diplo, whom I got to know during my DJ career, and decided to play my mix for Diplo and friends BBC radio. As an old school hip hop enthusiast, I played a mix containing old school hip hop tracks. I wanted to express my true self and my strong passion for music, so I put in over a month in preparing for the mix! Not many people know that I am a hip-hop dj; I chose to show my love for hip-hop through the radio!

DJANETOP: Tell us about your favorite DJs worldwide, someone of your friends or someone who inspires you) Did you make friends with Yellow Claw as we could see your picture together. And how was it to celebrate a New Year with Ummet Ozcan?

SODA: Throughout my career, I was fortunate enough to perform on the same stage with many respected DJs across the world. Although I cannot pinpoint my favorite artist, as each and every DJ has his or her strong characteristic and charisma, Yellow Claw, who is a trap DJ just like myself, is one of the artists whom I am very close with! And yes, celebrating the New Year in Vietnam with Ummet Ozcan was absolutely memorable!

DJANETOP: You have a really great love for sneakers. We have seen pictures with a huge collection of Jordan’s! Are you an ambassador of this label or just a passionate fan?

SODA: I have been an enormous fan for Air Jordan’s since middle-school.I still clearly remember the day I got my first pair of AJ’s; it was when I was 14, and my parents bought me a fabulous pair of AJ 3 Fire Red’s. Although I am sponsored by Nike, I do collect a very extensive range of AJ’s on my own as well. I guess I am both an ambassador and a passionate fan!

DJANETOP: Share please 5 facts about yourself that no one knows.

SODA:

1. I have an older brother.

2. I do not drink alcohol at all, and I do not smoke cigarettes either.

3. I am a huge lover for jellies and chocolates.

4. I am a huge fan of the STAR WARS series.

5. I have lost 18 kgs since I graduated from high school.

DJANETOP: What plans do you have for the nearest future?

SODA:I have a lot of tracks prepared for the year of 2018! I cannot wait to travel the world to meet my fans and fellow music lovers with my new music!

Thanks again for the interview for DjaneTop.com. We wish you a lot parties and can't wait fot the new releases from you!