My DJ Journey: From Inspiration to Passion
My story is quite an interesting one. Back in 2006-07, I was working for one of the largest telecommunications companies. We had an IT Day-out event at Jamuna Resort, and for the evening party, we hired a DJ. This DJ, with just his laptop, had over 100 people dancing like crazy. The energy was electric, and the way he controlled the crowd was amazing. A
s someone in IT, I was intrigued. While dancing, I couldn’t help but sneak a peek at the software he was using. My curiosity got the better of me, and I managed to get the DJ’s phone number. I wanted to learn more about what he was doing. However, when I mentioned this to people around me, including my wife, they said, “He’s a professional DJ, he won’t share anything with you.” I didn’t see why not. All I wanted was to know the name of the software so I could mess around with it at home. So, I called him. I expected a simple conversation, but instead, he spoke like he was the world’s best DJ and didn’t offer any real insights. The only thing he shared was the name of the software he was using, which he said was “expensive.” I was left speechless and hung up the phone, feeling a bit discouraged. That night, I looked at myself in the mirror and thought, “Why not? Let’s see just how expensive this software really is.” So, I turned to Google and, to my surprise, found many free DJ software versions, including the one the DJ had mentioned. I downloaded it and started practicing at night after work. During this time, I connected with the developers of the software—who happened to be DJs themselves. They were incredibly helpful and guided me on how to set things up and start remixing tracks. Encouraged by their support, I took my laptop and speakers to a family gathering on the rooftop of a hotel in Cox’s Bazar, the world’s longest sea beach. That event marked the beginning of my practice sessions and small parties. Fast forward to 2008, while attending a conference in Germany, I asked my boss if he could bring me a DJ console. He asked me three times, “Are you sure this is for you?” Laughing, I said, “Yes, boss, it’s for me!” So, my first DJ console came from Germany, and from that point on, I became the official DJ at my office. I played at numerous events, from birthdays and pre-wedding/holud ceremonies to private parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations. Someone once asked me what my biggest achievement as a DJ was. I told them, “When I see people genuinely enjoying the music I play and dancing until the very last beat, that’s when I feel like I’ve truly succeeded.”
I always make sure to follow the latest trends and understand the tastes of my audience before I start any gig. DJing has become a significant part of my life, and I can honestly say life is good as a DJ.
