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.
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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.