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A TETE-A-TETE WITH THE QUEEN OF TECHNO,DJ KARY

By on June 24, 2010
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Posted By Ovia Ctsang Oinam on 2010-06-24 14:46:41

With a perfect amalgamation of taste and sense for music, she comes out with just the right mixing and blending leaving the party animals yearn for more. Having multi talents in the world of audio, she’s got her hands in almost all the genres of music. DJ Kary was the first Indian lady to ever break into the music production. So much she has achieved but one doesn’t quite know yet how she came around with all that repute. Well, let’s sneak a quick look.

How did it all begin?
I grew up on music and I was always fascinated by the digital technology rather than any music instrument. It’s been 13 years now since I got into DJing and I’d say it was a gradual journey. I struggled a lot and within one and a half year I learned how to mix music.

Were your parents supportive of you getting into the music production?
Initially they were skeptical about it; I mean everyone was, 13 years back from now. I remembered everybody’s jaw dropped open seeing a lady inside the console and many DJs would come up and down to check on me. It’s funny how things used to be back then. So my dad wanted to know about all that rage behind this DJing thing. I took him to the club where I was playing and showed him the bouncers and mangers and ensured him it was safe. I even showed him my cabin and explained to him that no one was allowed inside when I’m playing. He was satisfied and gave me a full support from then on. And as for my mom I had to prove it to her which I did eventually.

What is the first event you ever played at or put on?
I’ve done countless events, can’t even recall… (Pauses) I think it was in 1997 at a private gig.
Everybody thinks DJing is a challenging job for girls in India, do you approve of this?
If you had asked me this question 5 to 6 years back I would have agreed to it. But it’s a different scenario now. DJing has become more of a glamorous career. It’s easy to get a gig if you’re presentable. Time has changed and it’s not a challenging job anymore. But at the end of the day, the crowd realizes which DJ is good and bad. Only talented people will come up, rests are just struggling to survive.

What makes you different from your other competitors?
I’d say experience. I have 13 years of experience in this field and I’m an all rounder. I can play all genres of music from hip hop to house music, reggae etc. I’ve spent a lot of time in it so I think experience makes me different from others.

What is the funniest thing that has ever happened at any event?
For me every event is a journey. Many funny and wacky things keep happening. But I think the funniest was when I was playing at some club and a couple was dancing right in front of me and the guy kept staring at me. I think the girl saw the guy stare at me and she too kept looking intently at me. God! It was so funny (laughs). I’ve come across many bizarre moments as well. I’ve been gun pointed thrice and been stalked a several times. That was back then, it’s a more chilled out era now. People now come up to me while I’m playing and flatter me for a bit and request for a song.

If such a situation occurs that nobody is dancing to your music, what do you do to get the crowd geared up?
I’ve never faced such a situation, touch wood. But if ever a thing like this come up then I’ll probably speak to the crowd and try to get them cheered up.

How would you describe your work?
It’s a blend of everything. I have my hectic days when I’m travelling but the cost energy is rebounded once I’m playing and see people jumping and dancing to my music. It’s the most satisfactory profession I’ve ever come across.

Any advice you’d like to give to the up and coming female DJs?
Work hard on your talent rather than on your look. Shop less and concentrate more on the music (laughs hysterically).

Which is your favourite place to party and your favourite nos.?
Every club is like a home to me but I’m not a party person. I like to make the party happen. And even if I want to party everybody is tired by then. Brazil, Ibiza and Mauritius are some of the places I really love to chill out. And in Delhi nothing beats the F Bar and Lounge. And as for my favourite nos. it’s really hard to say but I love listening to the tracks of RD Burman and Kishore Kumar. 

Last Updated on 2010-06-24 15:00:44

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