DJ Earworm Interview

Back in April I got to chat on the phone with DJ Earworm for a little bit. Many of you all know DJ Earworm from his huge mega mashups like United States of Pop. These mashups include the Top 25 songs of the year according to Billboard Magazine, have reached the top lists around the country for radio stations and other various outlets. You can bet that this next years edition will be just as special. Check out this interview with DJ Earworm!

Spartytunes: What advice do you have for young and aspiring dj's?

DJ Earworm: They should learn as much about music as they possibly can. There is nothing they can't learn that wouldn’t help. The role of music/producing keeps getting intertwined. They should get even between logic of the rthyms & beats.

Spartytunes: Do you have a favorite DJ?

DJ Earworm: I would'nt say I have a favorite DJ. I like to tear down the distinction of dj'ing and making music. I get my  inspiration from song writing and the production of music.

Spartytunes: Your United States of Pop mashups have received a ton of love and support, including more than the 1100 comments of your website of just that mashup, so I have to ask when is your next mashup coming out?

DJ Earworm: Well my United States of Pop mashup won't come out again til the end of the year. I'm working on a few electro tracks. I also have some audio-visual products coming up soon, but I have no ETA.

Spartytunes: Personally, some of my favorite mashups of yours are the United States of Pop series, Just Dance to New Order, Love and Wonder, No More Gas, & Beautiful Mashup. What is your favorite of your mashups?

DJ Earworm: I'm really proud of No More Gas. It doesn’t really get the attention it may deserve.

Spartytunes: When did you start mashing up songs?

DJ Earworm: I started in late 2003. I had no prior experience. I was song writing and making electronic music for a while. I was playing with it. I first made a mixtape for a road trip, sort of blending it and 2 songs had the same key and same tempo. I made it go back and forth and my friend liked it. My friend said more and I kept making more. Adrian, from Club Bootie in San Francisco, liked it and he said put it online. I then came up with my name DJ Earworm. I made a website and starting getting gigs. I started working with Traktor then Abelton.

Spartytunes: When Sean Kingston's label approached you about doing a mashup for him, how did you feel?

DJ Earworm: By then, I had done some works with the label before, but I thought it was cool. I loved the idea. I like capturing only one artist. It was a lot of fun. You get to get really deep in the one person, and see what their energy is about.

For more DJ Earworm: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Myspace | Youtube

And as a bonus, his latest mashup

DJ Earworm - Like OMG, Baby (Capital FM Summertime Ball Mashup)