We caught up with EDM DJ, HoneyLuv who has been on the go for the past few months playing around the world! She has played alongside major artists including Chris Lake, Idris Elba, and Nicole Moudaber to name a few, and has been at a number of clubs and festivals sharing her sound and passion! We wanted to find out more about how she got into the industry, what she enjoys playing, her inspiration and what she has coming up!
ATHLEISURE MAG: When did you first fall in love with music?
HONEYLUV: From the earliest moment in my life from what I can remember; the day I was riding in my dad's purple mustang while he was playing Tony! Toni! Tone! It Never Rains I’m not sure why that exact moment stays in my mind, but I like to think it was because of that song.
AM: What do you love about dance music and why do you gravitate towards it?
H: I love dance music because it’s an open book. The music comes in so many colors, shapes and sizes, there is no ceiling when it comes to the music. I also love the fact that people come together on the dance floor to appreciate the art, whether it’s a happy story or a sad one, it’s all embraced and accepted. I believe I gravitated towards it because of my love for the music but also because it felt like home for me.
AM: Before you focused on music full time, you served in the navy. What are things you learned from your service that you have carried into your career as an artist?
H: Well I have always been a person that made a plan and executed what I had set out to accomplish and I feel being in the service just made me more disciplined and organized.
AM: When did you realize that you wanted to be a DJ?
H: I didn’t want to, my friends had forced me because they saw something in me that I didn’t and I’m happy they did. Once I saw how much I enjoyed it, i think that’s when it clicked that DJing was for me.
AM: What's your creative process like when you're creating music and what do you start with?
H: I have to have the inspiration for me to get into the studio and create. Which sometimes takes awhile to find that but when I do it’s game time. I usually start with a kick some drums and go from there.
AM: As a house DJ, where do you get your inspiration from?
H: Lately, I’ve been getting my inspiration from traveling, seeing the world and hearing all the different types of variations of house music that are out there; it has really sparked the fire inside me.
AM: When you're in the midst of crate-digging, what are you looking for?
H: I’m not looking for anything in particular, with digging you don’t know what you want. I know for myself, I am just exploring to see what sounds hit my soul in that process.
AM: You have performed at a number of clubs and festivals over the last few months from Coachella, EDC Vegas, Ushuaïa, Hï, Space Miami and more. What is it about getting in front of the crowd and being able to share your passion with them that you love?
H: I love that for those few hours I get to share a piece of my life with them. Music to me is life. I know a lot of people do it for that big check but I really appreciate the music, I appreciate the history, that people seem to forget and I’m more than happy to always remind them on that dance floor where this music comes from and feed their souls in the process. People love it and they just want to have a good time.
AM: You've played alongside Idris Elba, Chris Lake, Nicole Moudaber, and The Martinez Brothers to name a few. What does it mean to you to be able to perform with these artists?
H: It’s an honor to say the least. Truly blessed to be in the shoes that I’m in.
AM: What shows do you have on your schedule for this year that you're excited about?
H: I’m excited about all my shows especially the ones in Europe.
AM: What's your routine like when you're about to perform? Are there things that you do leading up to the show?
H: No routine really. Just chill vibes. Do some last minute crate digging and come into the show with an open mind.
AM: What do you do once you've finished your set as I'm sure there's still a lot energy there!
H: I will go say Hi and thank the people who came out to see me, take a few pictures, chat about life and after that go to my bed lol!
AM: Are there any projects or new music that we should keep an eye out for that you can share?
H: Yes, tons of new music is brewing; I have my own party 4 Tha Luv making its debut soon. Just have to keep your ears to the streets so you don’t miss anything.
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Read the SEP ISSUE #93 of Athleisure Mag and see SOUNDS HIT YOUR SOUL | HoneyLuv in mag.
