Welcome back to Digital Detox! In Episode 5, Matt the Violinist sits down with the authentic and talented DJ E Class to dive into the art of DJing, what makes a true classic in music, and the power of authenticity on and off the stage. From stories about their early grind days at Regina’s, to dealing with pushy party-goers, to conversations about Frank Ocean, Fetty Wap, and Jay-Z—this episode is full of gems for DJs, music lovers, and anyone chasing their craft. 💬 Tap in with us weekly for more unfiltered conversations about music, culture, and the DJ lifestyle. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & DJ E Class joins the pod 01:20 – How Matt & E Class first met at Regina’s 02:55 – Building relationships & DJ camaraderie over competition 04:30 – Owning your energy & controlling the crowd 06:20 – Handling requests & giving the crowd two options 09:00 – Why you can’t force the vibe 10:20 – When partygoers stop dancing after their song request 11:40 – Critiques DJs always face & no such thing as a “perfect set” 13:00 – E Class on carrying positive energy & avoiding negativity 14:30 – Why Matt avoids the hype & waits to judge new music 16:50 – Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange and what defines a classic 20:00 – Songs that stand the test of time (Jay-Z, Michael Jackson, Fetty Wap) 23:30 – Hot songs vs. true classics 26:45 – Movie hype vs. music hype (Sinners vs. Blade) 29:50 – Compliments beyond compliments & their impact 32:00 – E Class’ most powerful DJ feedback story 35:30 – Matt’s Mexico wedding story & life-changing compliment 40:00 – The cycle of burnout & compliments that keep DJs going 43:00 – DJing in the Caribbean & pure joy from soca vibes 44:30 – How DJ E Class got started (from DJ Hero to real decks) 47:20 – Making it work with limited gear & being resourceful 49:10 – Sticking with DJing despite self-doubt 50:30 – Close calls & when everything goes wrong at a gig