DJ Ed Helou Interview | Respect the DJ

How did you get into DJing?
The passionate love of music & nightlife work created so much curiosity that led me into the field.

What did you do to advance your skills/knowledge?
Well after the curiosity and love of the unknow hits, no one can stop it. So as much as I love music, as much as I kept digging to learn more about music culture, genres, styles. And of course, following the music industry news to stay updated. As for the skills, hours & hours of practicing, tons of mistakes done before I got to make my very first set and started creating my path in the field.

What did your first setup look like?
Pioneer dj SX1.

What does your current setup look like?
Pioneer Ddj 1000.

If you could DJ at any 3 events/festivals what would they be?
- Ultra Music Festival
- Tomorrow Land
- Boom Festival

If you could DJ in any 3 cities what would they be?
- Beirut
- Miami
- Tokyo

If you could be a tour DJ for any artist (dead or alive), who would it be?
Tupac and/or Eminem.

What is your goal when you play live?
My goal is every successful artists goal, make people enjoy my music, have some eargasmic variety of sets that fits in all sort of situations and events. Leave a good impact after every party, and make it one hell of a night for all the party animals out there.

What's your go to song right now?
Inside - armando PT & unknown7.

What is your dream as a DJ?
To be Worldwide Known, Successful & Famous DJ.

What is some advice you would give to someone with a dream to become a DJ?
To all the DJ's wannabe out there, set your goal, keep learning, take advices and listen to experts & never ever give up. And a one million dollar piece of advice... Whenever you reach your goal, Stay HUMBLE.

Where can people find you? (social media, website, etc.)
Instagram: @eddy_helou
Mixcloud: Eddy Helou
Youtube: Eddy Helou