DJ Brooklyn Discusses Latest Single and Performing Worldwide [Exclusive Interview]

DJ Brooklyn Discusses Latest Single and Performing Worldwide

4/23/2019

Congratulations on the release of your latest track with fellow Australian, Rachel Costanzo! Tell us about what it was like to work on this track and accompanying video!
To be honest this project started and ended so smoothly, the ideas just flowed naturally. I have always had a love for 90's dance/house music so I wanted to experiment with a bit of an old school vibe. With each track, I feel like I learn, grow and find more of my sound as an artist.

You've been in the unique position of having played in Australia, Asia, Europe and America. How would you describe your experiences in the countries you've played in and the differences in crowds at your shows?
Even within Australia it varies from state to state with each crowd being very different. When I travel overseas, I make sure I do some research on what songs are in the charts in that particular country at the time and what other acts the venue has booked so I get an idea of how to structure my sets. I play in Asia a lot and I always feel so welcomed over there by the crowds. They hang around for photos after my sets which I love. I was actually most surprised by the amount of fans I had over in the UK, I never thought I had much of a following on the other side of the world but I am still receiving DMs asking when I am coming back for a tour.

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How do you go about managing your work-life balance between your shows, productions, and maintaining your social media profiles?
I am not very good at work-life balance. (laughs) I don't have much of a social life as this job can feel like you're going 24/7 but I love it. Each day is different with different tasks that need to be done, but my main focus this year is on music production. Being very active and present on social media is very important these days. I sometimes find it hard to maintain. Some artists have large teams behind them to help with social media content, but I just have my amazing agent and a publicist at this stage which is all I need. As consuming as this career is, I alway make sure I am free for special occasions like friends and family birthdays, weddings and such.

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What have been some of the stand-out moments from your time in the music industry?
There has been a few, one would have to be DJing for David Beckham in Vietnam. I wasn't sure if I'd be able to meet him or talk to him, but after my set he invited my tour manager and me into his private booth for a drink. He was so down to earth which was a nice surprise. He then invited us back to his hotel bar with his entourage of about seven people. I got to chat to him one on one there and we talked about his son who is named Brooklyn too! I told him my real name is actually Brooke and he said they were thinking about just naming him Brooke at first. Other highlights would be playing at Creamfields in the UK and recently Ultra Music Festival here in Australia.

Having worked through the ranks on your own to rise to where you are today, what have been the most significant challenges you've had to come on your journey?
One of the first challenges I faced was to be taken seriously. I would get judge a lot because I was a female and for some reason that meant that you can't DJ haha. I'd have guys hanging around the DJ booth just watching what I do to make sure I was actually DJing. It was both annoying and nerve-racking when starting out. I've also learnt which people to trust with my business and who just want to make money off you. I now have been managing myself for 3 years and it's been the best thing I've done for my career. I have 100% control of what I do with my own brand. Keeping that passion and drive alive is important, I sometimes take a moment to appreciate where I am, where I came from and how blessed I am to do what I love.

Looking beyond the music, what do you enjoy doing outside of the industry when you've got some free time?
In my free time I normally choose to spend it walking my dog, listening to podcasts, watching movies or Netflix. I also spend my time with family. I have two sisters and three gorgeous nieces who I absolutely adore. But my job doesn't feel like work to me, I enjoy getting creative and seeing a project/vision through from start to finish.

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Looking forward, where are you hoping to take your music and talents in the years to come? What can we expect from DJ Brooklyn in 2020 and beyond?
I am constantly working on music. I am even playing around with using my own vocals which is scary but exciting at the same time. I am about to start hosting my own radio show once a month at a local station here on the Gold Coast. I also have plans on making my sets more of an entire show experience with dancers, costumes and amazing choreography. Other than music and DJing I have a love for street fashion and would love to create my own clothing label one day soon.

Thanks to Brooklyn for taking the time to answer our questions and to Uptown Publicity for making this interview possible. Be sure to check out the music video for "Better Before" below and follow Brooklyn using the links underneath!