Bijou joins our journey to Phoenix Lights with an exclusive interview. As Phoenix Lights comes closer to date, our preparation for the exuberant festival continues.
For those unfamiliar with the G-House artist, he has recently received a vast amount of triumph through his collaboration, ‘Hello’, with other G-House supreme, Dr. Fresch. Prior to his new fame, he was a local celeb in the Phoenix area, spinning for some of the most populated venues in the city.
Check out our exclusive interview with Bijou below:
Q: What was it like working with other G-House mastermind, Dr. Fresch, on the banger ‘Hello’? Do you have any other collab bangers in store for us in the near future- possibly something to be debuted at Phoenix Lights?
A. It was an amazing experience working with Dr. Fresch. He’s a great guy and we definitely have something in the works currently. Phoenix Lights may just get the debut for that one.
Take a listen to Dr. Fresch and Bijou’s track ‘Hello’ below:
Q: What is it like performing back in your home state of Arizona?
A. I love performing back home in Arizona. Playing all over the country is amazing and I’m thankful that I’m having the opportunity to do so, but coming home is a different monster. I’m back in my own realm and nothing can compare.
Q: If you didn’t pursue DJing and producing what would’ve been an alternative profession for you?
A: I would have gone one of two directions. Either I would have continued my baseball career professionally or ended up in law school. I had a strong love for law and had a passion to be a defense attorney, but obviously that had changed.
Q: What surprised you most about the industry?
A: This is actually a great question, I always thought the industry was so cut throat and everyone was out to get each other. But as I got deeper and deeper I saw the true colors of a lot of people and have been fortunate to see how accepting people really are in this industry.
Q: Besides House music, what are some of your other favorite genres/subgenres? What are some subgenres that you would like to experiment with?
A: I listen to a ton of hip hop and R&B. So that’s mainly what has been really influential in my music as of late. I’m currently in the works on something that’s a completely separate project that’s super underground. Think Art Department, Cajmere, but stay tuned for that.
Q: Have you ever attended any of the festivals you’ve performed at?
A: Surprisingly no, I haven’t really gone to that many festivals so the ones upcoming this summer are all new to me.
Q: What has been one of your greatest musical accomplishments this past year?
A: For me it was getting an agent & playing some major festivals that I never thought I would have the opportunity to play.
Q: Do you still fan-boy when meeting other successful artists/celebs? Any scenarios you would like to share?
A: Ha ha this is a good one, I wouldn’t say that I fan-boy, but I definitely get nervous at times when meeting bigger artists that I look up to.
Q: Who are you most hyped about seeing at Phoenix Lights?
A: I would have to say Vince Staples or Coyu.
Q: One quote you want to tell your avid fans?
A: I love you all, keep hustlin’.
Be sure to do yourself a solid and check out Bijou’s set at the April festivities. If you have yet to purchase your Phoenix Lights tickets, change that ASAP by clicking HERE.
If you cannot make Phoenix Lights this year catch him along his journey there. Check out the tour listing below:
