DJ Bl3nd is finally leaving American soil to embark on a worldwide tour.
“I'm most looking forward to finally getting to rage with fans around the world that have been supporting me throughout the years,” DJ Bl3nd says.
Despite never leaving the United States, Bl3nd has gained a global following — think 250 million YouTube views. “The most rewarding part of my career so far has been this,” the Californian says, “actually being able to travel around the world after so many years.”
Bl3nd’s career began when he filmed himself playing his own mix then uploading the finished mixes to YouTube. His clip for ‘Club Mix’ has racked up over 78 million views on YouTube alone. “It's pretty amazing,” a still surprised Bl3nd says.
“I never thought that video would get so many views but I'm very happy that it happened.”
Bl3nd’s new track ‘It’s Going Down’, with fellow producer/ DJ Minero, is set for release soon. “It's going to have a lot of energy, it's going to have a lot of the crazy sounds that Bl3nders, my fans, know me for, and I'm very excited about its release because I feel a lot of my fans will enjoy this track.
“I've been in the studio finalising some songs I'll be playing at the shows. I’ve also been doing some mash-ups and edits that I plan also on playing at those shows and that I'm pretty excited for the crowd to hear.”
The American believes he owes his success to his non-traditional approach to creating music. “I don't follow any rules. I do things that I think are fun and that my fans will enjoy. Sometimes people say 'oh, you cannot do that, you do not do this' and I just do what I want to do and what I think is right to do.” As far as what the future holds? “A lot of music, a lot more crazy videos and a lot more video mixes as well.”
Written by Lexi McKee
DJ Bl3nd
Thu April 24 - Metro City (Perth)Fri April 25 - Family (Brisbane)
Sat April 26 - Marquee (Sydney)
