DJ Hypnotiq

Name: Eric Mwendwa aka DJ Hypnotiq

Age: 26

Birthday: January 4

Status: Single

Have you always wanted to be a DJ?

Not really. I actually studied finance at the university and I was to be a banker. But in the course of my studies, I developed a passion for deejaying. I thought I could try it out and it’s actually working for me.

How did you get into it?

DJ Hypnotiq. PHOTO: Courtesy

I listened to a lot of mix shows and started teaching myself how to DJ. Slowly and gradually, I expanded my skills and started doing parties on campus and friends’ house parties. It was initially a way to earn a little cash. 

Is this your full time job or do you have any other side hustles?

Deejaying is my night job.  I sleep little and work more. I have a day job at Kiss TV where I am the music director. Also, I work with a team called The Deejays Republic that consists of DJ Mista Dru, W-DJ, DJ Protégé, DJ Andre and DJ Crème. This is not a DJ unit, but a group of people with the same interests.

How does a typical workday look like?

All I can say is that it’s too crazy to put on paper. No sleep; just work and more work.

What do you look for in a partner?

I think this a cliché question lol! Anyway, I don’t look for anything in particular. I think I would just prefer someone I can flow with and we’ll work out the rest.