Listen Now to Become an OG! An Exclusive Interview with a Rising Young DJ 🎤

An unexpected meeting with DJ ridawai.

Mashiro Mash and DJ ridawai first met at an event held in Sakae. They share the surprising story of how that encounter led to this very conversation. We also uncover that HYPLACE NAGOYA, where we usually record this podcast, is used not just for podcasting but also as a rental DJ booth, revealing its close ties to the local club scene.

We talked about how they started DJing and their approach to track selection.

During the interview, DJ ridawai discusses their roots and musical influences, name-dropping artists like Kenmochi Hidefumi and Nina Jirachi. They reveal that their core philosophy is to "build sets with songs I have deeply listened to myself," a stoic mindset that highlights the fiery passion typical of a young DJ. Showing a friendly side by candidly sharing a story about a DJing mistake, they let slip a particular remark midway through the episode. A deeper conversation ensues, so please be sure to listen to the full episode to hear the rest.