HAIL OBSESSIONERS + EDM ENTHUSIASTS!
it's obsessionsyndrome's very first interview and we're calling it DIALOGUE! woo hoo! for our first installment of DIALOGUE, we have our very own JONVU! this guy has been etching his name into the Malaysian EDM scene for quite awhile now and as we can see, it's paying off. he's been getting gigs all around KL and now he is the other half of a DJing duo, ELECTIC BOTZ! this is how our first our very first DIALOGUE went:
Who are you and what is the reason you choose this artist name?
I'm a guy who cooks, creates, thinks, eats and delivers. In another words, a designer and an independent DJ. Reason. Hmm, I already have a lot of nick names since primary school, so for my profession I prefer peeps call me by my real name. It's just different spelling to prevent misunderstanding.
How old are you and how long have you been active in the scene?
I'll keep my age secret, for the time being. I've been active since I was born in this scene. Well, not very long, since 2007.
What made you become a DJ?
I like the loud bass from the big speakers vibrating my nerves, after sitting at the desk all day. Secondly, I always want peeps to look at me and acknowledge me, when I’m on stage, but I can't sing or dance. So I become DJ.
Who or what has been the biggest influences in your life as a DJ/producer? Any current favourites to recommend?
This I have to be serious. The crowds, fans and my friends are my biggest influences. They're not musicians or someone that has to do with my DJing career, but whenever they cheer, scream and dance their pants off, I will instantly be inspired and it’s like seeing the ‘light’. Favourites; you guys can check out OBSESSIONSYNDROME. Cool site! -awhh. thanks JONVU. we really appreciate it.
What have been up to lately and what can we expect from you over the next couple of months?
Expect some massive sh*t! I'm gonna produce a few tracks this year and it's gonna an awesome contribution to the scene. *crossed fingers*
How would you label music that you spin/produce, genre wise?
Something driving, pumping, head banging and a bit cheesy maybe? Totally not for sleeping purposes.
Which one do you enjoy the most, DJing or producing and what do you see as your main strengths as a DJ/producer?
I think I enjoy Djing coz' I don’t sweat enough. I sweat a lot when I’m bangin’ the decks. My main strength as a DJ is that I’m not afraid to do whatever it takes for the crowd to have a good time, even if they want my pants as well.
Which party had the most impact for you as DJ?
I would have to say that every party where everyone has a great time and is fully satisfied with the music has the most impact to me. It doesn't matter whose party it is, when I see people enjoying the music and the night is in carefree spirit, I see there’s a long bright journey ahead of me.
What do you like the most being a DJ?
Sweat! and also watching the crowd get into what I deliver on the decks. Not forgetting the sexy girls as well.
What’s your all-time favourite track?
Er. I don't have any yet.
What do you think of the Malaysian electronic music scene?
SLOW! MORE EDUCATION and KNOWLEDGE need to be implemented into the scene. Only small group of music people contributing to the scene, but most of them... Let's not talk about that.
What kind of music do you listen at home when you are alone?
Depends. From jazz to deep house to trance.
What is the most embarrassing track you have in your collection?
Very very very amateur remix of 20th Century FOX theme track. Plus, there's 1 or 2 tracks where background has this sex sounds. Haha!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?
Hmm. I’ll have to ask the fortune teller. Hehe.
Who was your hero as a child?
Optimus Prime from Transformers.
What do you do for fun when you are not at work?
Watch Stephan Chow's movies.
Are you single?
I'm attached but available at the same time.
What is the most embarrassing moment in your life?
I don't remember any. But there's one time when I kept my hair long and straightened it. One of my friends told me I look so &%^$*#@.
What is your favourite food?
FREE FOOD!
In your own words define music.
Music gathers all kinds of people in the name of love.
Last but not least; you'll be strutting your stuff at the Heineken Impulse event this Friday. Any shoutouts to our readers?
Yeah! I wanna shout: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSICIANS, ARTISTE AND DJs!
you SAID IT JONVU! absolutely marvellous! do NOT forget to catch JONVU in action at the HEINEKEN IMPULSE at Blanc le Club this weekend. if you haven't heard JONVU's mixes, we have been given the privellege to share JONVU's mixset on OS. don't forget to check him out and keep updated on his gigs here on OS and on his myspace [myspace.com/djjonvu].
FIRST WAVE MIXSET 2009 - JONVU
U ROCK DUDE!
