FEATURE
so my verdict will have
to be updated :).
EDM is obviously now
huge! How do you
view the crossover
pop stars and their
commercial success?
I think it's awesome!
Some of those songs
I've even remixed or
mashed-up for my
sets.
Do you feel the scene
has lost something in
becoming this big or
do you see it a
great influence on the music scene generally?
I think making a certain style of music bigger or giving
a bigger platform that draws a wider listening base is a
good thing. Music has to evolve. And we as artists have
to figure out how we grow with the changes or drive
the change.
What do you say to those that criticise the scene and
disregard it?
Nothing. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I love
music. EDM has had a huge impact on the music scene
whether people want to admit it or not. But music
changes, even my style has changed over time and
who knows where it will go. I'm working on my first
album that will be released in September. 17 Ahzee
tracks that show my range and how I've changed. I'm
excited about this album because it's all Ahzee and not
only EDM. I love every single track and I'm excited to
share it with my #Ahzeefam.
How do you see EDM progressing in the future?
Is it more of a struggle now as a DJ/artist since it has
become a popular mainstream genre or is it easier?
It's just as hard, if not harder. I don't think it's an EDM
problem. The music industry is hard. There is so much
that you have to focus on to make this work. You
literally sleep, eat and breathe it to make it work.
What makes your sound stand out compared to your
peers?
When people hear a song and say that sounds like
Ahzee it's the most amazing feeling. And when they are
right that's even better. It's the drop, the instruments
and the melody. I think the way I bring those three
elements together has a distinct style to it that's me
and my fans hear it.
Who are your favourite artists – past, present and
future – who do you tip as one to watch?
Past - Michael Jackson is a legend, Present & Future -
Ahzee :)
Tell us something about you that no one knows?
My idea of fun is to binge watch Netflix..not that
exciting but if I'm coming home from tour or a gig and
have a night free, I'm definitely on the couch, full
snack tray and the remote..haha.
Social media/web contact info:
www.instagram.com/kevinahzee
Follow @DjAhzee on twitter!
www.djahzee.com
www.facebook.com/kevinahzee
www.youtube.com/user/AhzeeTV
soundcloud.com/AhzeeMusic