Right now it feels like we're playing a role, like me and a couple of my friends, in where popular culture is going. That's a very rare thing in a person's life to be able to be a part of that. It's a responsibility I take seriously.

The essential component of being a DJ is setting the mood; it's playing to the context. So that if you're not able to adapt from one context to another, then you're not a DJ.

A few guys will get up there with turntables as purists, to play vinyl or whatever.

I'm one of the few DJs who uses turntables. I'm the only DJ that's scratching.

I'm not even a trained producer. I just keep following my ear and working on stuff until it sounds the way I like it.

It's a good feeling to have something to stand for in any part of your life. It's like personal integrity.

Building the scene, going out and doing shows and connecting with the fans, cultivating the fanbase in all these cities. I'm very glad that it's happening.