Manu Naykene, joins us for the Trackstack Podcast - EP 31.

We touched on Manu’s origin story, how he got into DJing and content creation, advice for up-and-coming producers and much more.

Send tracks to Manu: https://tstack.app/manu

Send demos to KLUB RECORD: https://tstack.app/klub-record

Connect with Manu: clozer.io/manunaykene

Key takeaways:

• Manu ecently completed a mini-tour, including performances in Dubai, Doha, and Mykonos.

• Professionalism is crucial in DJing, including staying focused during performances and limiting alcohol consumption while playing.

• Manu highlights the importance of "locking in" during performances to ensure the audience has a good time.

• DJ etiquette and the balance between appearing as a "party person" while maintaining professionalism behind the scenes.

• Manu's background to music starting DJing around 2016, inspired by South African DJs and the Afro house genre.

• Getting gigs as a new DJ often requires persistence and "hustling" - reaching out to venues directly and being proactive.

• The importance of enjoying the process of learning to DJ, such as the satisfaction of successfully transitioning between tracks.

• Electronic music is becoming more global, with pop music increasingly incorporating electronic elements.

• Modern DJ sets often include a variety of genres, focusing more on creating a "party vibe" rather than sticking to a single genre.

• The value of building a career from the "grassroots" level and how it can help in the long run.