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Please tell our readers who you are and what you do?
My name is Ng Zhen Pang, more commonly known as my stage name 'Zippy'.
I am a self-taught Singaporean DJ since 17 years old, until I joined and graduated at Zouk Academy at the age of 20. I have since then helmed the decks several times at Zouk Singapore (#4 in DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs), and Zouk Run 2016.
I also upload/collab with other fellow DJs for mixes occasionally on Soundcloud.
www.soundcloud.com/djzippysg
How would you describe your influences and how have they changed over the years?
The first song that got me into the whole EDM scene is probably R3hab's remix of Mugwanti by DJ Mujava. I then slowly ventured into Big Room, Electro House and Progressive House over time (back then when Tsunami and Animals are still the fresh hits).
But what got my attention the most is probably Jungle Terror (e.g. Wiwek), Bass House (e.g. Moksi), Middle Eastern (e.g. KSHMR), Booty (e.g. Reid Stefan) and Brazilian Bass (e.g. Cat Dealers). I really love the mellow and underground vibes that these genres give off, and I personally feel that it is very underappreciated by the local music scene (aka Singapore).
I then decided that these are the kind of music I want my fellow local people to know, and also to people from other parts of the world that are not aware of these beautiful music.
Although I've headlined a couple of events at Zouk Singapore, I frequently am the opening/warm-up DJ for the headliners therefore the music that I love and represent is something that can be fully made use of and I am just grateful for all the opportunities that were given to me to showcase them.
What´s new right now?
I am currently collaborating with a couple of guest djs (both local & international) that will be showcased on my Soundcloud series 'Zip it Up' (EDM) & 'Concealed' (House). So do keep a lookout on my Soundcloud!
There are other exciting news as well, which I will update and share with everyone on my Instagram page @ djzippysg .
If you are still curious or unsure about what kind of music that actually represents Zippy, you can always check the mix titled 'This Is Zippy' on my Soundcloud.
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Are you a superfan of anyone? How did you become a superfan? Do you remember how you become a fan and what turned you into super fan? Have you ever thought about why you´re such a fan?
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What was the biggest mistake you made when you started making music and what would be the number one tip you could give to a newcomer musician?
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How do you get gigs? Can you share any tips?
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Do you have good promotion tips for other musicians?
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Do you have insights on how to grow your audience on soundcloud that you want to share with our audience?
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What has been your biggest challenge right now? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
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How do you personally discover new music?
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Once you discovered new music, do you tell others about the new music/artist you discovered? If yes, how exactly?
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What is your number one tip to improve your music production or songwriting skills?
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What is your best tip for those who struggle with finishing their tracks?
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
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http://www.soundcloud.com/djzippysg
http://www.facebook.com/djzippysg
http://www.instagram.com/djzippysg
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