tag:hapaworld.com,2005:/blogs/dj-hapa-presents?p=2DJ Hapa Presents2018-07-26T22:38:59-07:00DJ Hapa is the ultimate curator having spent over 20 years behind the DJ console and working on developing a variety of acts from dance DJs to rappers to pop stars. Now hosting the daily show on DASH Radio and his Artist Showcase series, "NEXT with DJ Hapa", tune in to hear exclusive interviews with today's rising talent.Behind the music with today's rising artistsDJ HapatrueDJ Hapahapa@hapaworld.comtag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/53637362018-07-26T22:37:11-07:002021-09-27T12:56:47-07:00Loud Luxury<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/1db81093f8635739560277786d41b1700f3932a3/original/screen-shot-2018-07-26-at-10-30-53-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />We had the pleasure of having the DJ/Producer duo, Loud Luxury by the studio to chat about some of their catalog, how the met one another through a DJ club, some of the wildest nights they've had and to celebrate their SMASH single, "Body" cracking 100 MILLION streams on Spotify! The fellas play our game of "How Well Do You Know Each Other" and some hilarious moments ensue. Follow Loud Luxury<a contents=" here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/loudluxury" target="_self"> here</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="D_rqZm231HY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/D_rqZm231HY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D_rqZm231HY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="360" width="640" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>1:00:45DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/53467452018-07-14T18:53:51-07:002021-09-26T12:56:04-07:00Best of Music Mornings week of July 9th<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/4d1370b2d198b5a3a6a37ca29508d398805ad4e5/original/img-6278.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>In an effort to archive the Music Mornings with DJ Hapa Show, we have put together a "Best Of" that I wanted to share with all of you out there. This week's best of features: </p>
<ul> <li>Talking about the screening of "Skyscraper" featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and hosted by DJ Khaled</li> <li>A Morning Motivation aka Morning Mantra</li> <li>A "What The Trump" with the President calling himself a "stable genius"</li> <li>New segment called "Go Dumb Dumb" featuring a story of a girl getting bit by a shark...all for the gram (Instagram)</li> <li>"Is It Worth It? Is It REALLY Worth It?!" where we talk about a portable air conditioner "as seen on TV" called Arctic Air</li> <li>Our infamous "CRAIGSLUST" - this one about finding love, or LUST, at Home Depot</li>
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<p>ENJOY! And tune in each and every weekday morning 6am PST - 9am PST! Can click here and get directly to it! </p>
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<p> </p>31:53DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/52800402018-06-07T11:45:05-07:002021-09-09T04:47:35-07:00Macy Kate<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/a6deec64ac3c008c8d4a33ef8527e870813d102c/original/234772-macy-kate-op2-1080x1350px-053018.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Mark my words, Macy Kate is next up and for those of you who are just being introduced to her, remember I said it...June 6, 2018! The oh-so-down-to-Earth, and uber-talented, Macy shares the stories of her struggles on her journey as an artist, her time being mentored by <a contents="Flo Rida" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flo_Rida" target="_self">Flo Rida</a>, and whole-heartedly opens up to me about her depression and how music is a healer. She plays us some of her recent singles <a contents="“Property” " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4sRQAO45U5G2vQX1vftHtU?si=PrBFgDXVQG6FeRDU5xYyZQ" target="_self">“Property” </a>and her summer anthem, <a contents='"Vibe"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/2j8HoU88WYqV1gWaTZfU64?si=qkk1P9gPS-WPtAx4kyl_bA" target="_self">"Vibe"</a>. Be sure to follow Macy Kate on instagram <a contents="@macykatemusic&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/macykatemusic" target="_self">@macykatemusic </a></p>44:48DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/52275322018-05-10T18:20:13-07:002021-09-28T09:28:05-07:00Eyes on Niko the Kid!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/c96a397f0ff88bdb34d4139e7e7fc12b0eb74435/original/nikothekid.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Straight out of Atlanta, Niko The Kid is a talented individual that you've got to keep you eye on! He talks to us about how he started his journey by making and selling his beats and how that transitioned to remixing and eventually putting out original music. His most recent single “Thinking of You” is out now! Go check him out at <a contents="@nikothekid" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/nikothekid" target="_self">@nikothekid</a></p>36:20DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/51884972018-04-18T10:03:21-07:002021-09-25T11:39:37-07:00Mr. Hudson's foreign intelligence<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/dadeca94cbdf2a927b6a76f95f24c51e30d63a1c/medium/mr-hudson-pic6-sm.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Mr. Hudson dropped by Dash Radio to give us an in depth look into his extensive experience in the music industry through his eyes! If you have been living under a rock, Mr. Hudson started out in a group called “Mr. Hudson and The Library” and they toured with <a contents="Amy Winehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Winehouse" target="_self">Amy Winehouse</a>. In 2007 Kanye heard their album and that’s when things kicked off for the talented frontman. In the interview he explains how he helped <a contents="Kanye" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/privatekanye/?hl=en" style="" target="_self">Kanye</a> with his album 808 and Heartbreaks and after being asked how he felt about the album he responded, “There’s one problem with the album… I’m not singing on it”. That leap of faith brought about the track Paranoid and Mr. Hudson’s career began to take off. Currently, he’s released Coldplay featuring <a contents="Vic Mensa" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/vicmensa/?hl=en" target="_self">Vic Mensa</a>, a track amongst friends that became an amazing piece. Be sure to follow him <a contents="@mrhudson. " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Instagram.com/mrhudson" style="" target="_self">@mrhudson. </a></p>
<p> </p>43:43DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/51667372018-04-05T18:39:23-07:002021-09-26T11:07:39-07:00GTA has Greater Things Ahead<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/41707e59c690902b23db7ad63a89fb6ffc003305/original/gta-press-2016-billboard-1548.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Matt and Julio, better known on stage by their alter ego GTA, dropped by DASH Radio to give us some insight into their journey. Meeting through a mutual friend on Facebook, they quickly began to collaborate. Later touring with Rihanna, they gained a life-changing experience and honed in on crowd control by learning that different crowds from all around the world have their own unique vibes. Tackling their personal stash of music, they are now on Vol. 3 of Death to Genres where they breakthrough the norm of genres. As a rule of thumb, they try not to focus on one specific genre, as they don’t want to limit the creative flow of expressing oneself as an artist. Death to Genres Vol. 3 slams through 4 amazing tracks that features artist like Dillon Francis, Bower, Damien N-drix, and more. Before signing off the duo offered up amazing advice for newcomers on the scene. Some advice they mentioned is to remember to stay in your own lane by not getting distracted by what others are doing because people’s opportunities come in different ways, they highlight on the importance of patience, and running through your career by your own terms. Great advice and a great talk with GTA. Follow their journey <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/wearegta" target="_self">here</a></p>52:26DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/51667882018-04-05T18:05:18-07:002021-09-18T01:57:05-07:00Violet Days<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/f5c620a40e8b680e39976b14be0a8488da16b51c/original/violet-days.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Coming all the way from Sweden, songwriter/producer, Violet Days visits DASH studios. Being exposed to music at a very young age and growing up in a musical family, she was only 13 years old when she produced her first track that made it to number 1 on local radio! Just a few years later she started her own metal band while she was in high school. Fast forward to today, she just dropped her newest track “Somber” featuring Morgxn.<a contents="“Somber” featuring Morgxn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/violetdaysofficial/somber-ep-1-0" target="_self">“Somber” featuring Morgxn</a> Go follow her <a contents="@violetdaysofficial" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/violetdaysofficial" target="_self">@violetdaysofficial</a></p>18:25DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/51280312018-03-14T15:00:00-07:002022-05-17T04:26:03-07:00FKi 1st has got that Good Gas<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/c85d38c3cfa911e85f05df817306e23ee171a76f/original/fki-1st-dd-promo.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>A man of many talents, the homie FKi 1st stops by the station to chat with me about his latest project called Good Gas. The multi-platinum producer/artist/writer and all around curator is here to help all of us sift through the garbage and find the gems...the good music...the Good Gas. We sit down and chat about the state of music and as always, he puts me up on some new slang... </p>
<p>Follow FKi 1st <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/fki1st">here</a> to stay up to date with all of the latest and greatest</p>36:48DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/50826142018-02-15T23:05:52-08:002021-09-24T22:50:02-07:00Youngr's favorite basketball player is Shawn Kemp<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/42e54da23cafb57290670399f92206a63d91c445/original/dd-youngr-promo.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>There's obviously more to this interview including the world premiere of his new song, "Remember". The multi-talented friend of mine from across the pond sat down with me to chat about advice his father has given him, his process with creating and the love for being on stage. Be sure to follow Youngr <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/youngr_music">here</a></p>
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<p>Had the pleasure of having my brothas Play N Skillz stop through the studio to bring their latest SMASH, Azukita with Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee and Elvis Crespo. This record is going to be HUUUUUUGE. Listen in here! </p>9:18DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/50302292018-01-19T10:55:00-08:002021-09-26T09:16:40-07:00Che'nelle unleashes the "Calm Before the Storm"<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/bd5e2e3887f3c75c67d13747056961f1b561ad0c/original/dsc-0164.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Che'nelle isn't a new artist by any means but does have a new sound and direction. Having great success overseas in Japan over the last several years the Malaysia-born singer/songwriter is now ready to release the project that taps into her authentic voice. She comes on Music Mornings to play two songs from her EP, including one with our friend Konshens and does a little #Craigslust with us. </p>55:58DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/50293122018-01-17T19:21:48-08:002022-05-25T00:53:29-07:00Jenn Morel is on fire!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/bb93f783d9bb61ee207fabd8156b839fd9cb11b7/original/jenn-morel.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Jenn Morel is more than just a model. Through hard work, the right team, and an emerging sound, Jenn has landed herself over 22 million views on her hit Poteme and is well on her way to establishing a lasting career. We sat down to chat with her about the growth of Poteme and she brings us by a brand new record that has already hit #1 on Europe charts. </p>37:20DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/48887952017-10-12T11:17:28-07:002021-09-27T11:55:36-07:00It's all about the shoes...Wingtip!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/1bfb06335217f1368415af98f142e9ab39c7cf61/original/22500531-290936254754968-5146953052200108032-n.jpg?1507831300" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I'm so proud of this guy! I first met Wingtip when he was "Flaxo" and was winning collegiate DJ battles and to see his growth now into an accomplished producer with hit after hit record. He stopped by the studio at DASH to chat with myself and Nik from The Dancing Pineapple about some of his newest releases and his plans to relocate to LA! Follow Wingtip <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/wingtipmusic">here</a></p>1:00:00DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/48793832017-10-05T17:54:10-07:002021-09-17T09:35:10-07:00Sam Tsui makes a "Cameo"<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/7023f1e5071b7ea43e37a13b388e1f1bdaed6003/original/sam-tsui-and-hapa.jpg?1507251093" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>As one of the first independent musicians to harness YouTube and social media, Sam Tsui has created and grown a combined social following of over 5 million loyal fans, who call themselves the #Samily. Proving his ability to connect to his audience, the artist has over 500 million views on YouTube for his creative and musical content and has opened for musical talent such as Bon Jovi, Ariana Grande and most recently DNCE. Sam will release his new single “CAMEO” on Friday, September 15. </p>
<p>"I’m incredibly excited to share “Cameo” and officially begin a new chapter of my original music. One of the things I love about releasing content digitally is how frequently I can put out music and immediately engage with my fans, but there’s something really special about releasing a project that I’ve been working on and perfecting for months. “Cameo” is the first single of several from my album - it’s a slightly darker, groovier Sam, but it’s still very much me and I cannot wait for the world to hear."</p>18:08DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/48781962017-10-05T04:19:45-07:002021-11-26T21:54:07-08:00Hook N Sling talks about the hustle behind the music<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/00cb1d858eeeef0d0c9339050b59d7c99ae0f16f/original/hook-n-sling.jpg?1507175738" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Beloved Australian DJ/producer Hook N Sling, who now calls LA home, has several platinum selling records under his belt, in addition to being one of the top 400 most streamed Spotify artists in the world. With such significant accolades, it’s no wonder he’s garnered an ever-growing international fan base. </p>
<p>Hook N Sling’s success skyrocketed in 2017 as he released massive collaborations with acts including Galantis, Sam Feldt, Parson James and Betty Who. The Aussie born and bred’s collaboration with Swedish duo Galantis “Love On Me,” has amassed over 170 million streams, peaked at #1 on Shazam and top 10 on iTunesUK. On the touring front, Hook plays the role of a globe trotting DJ careening around the globe with international tour stops in Asia, Australia, Europe and North & South America with yearly performances at marquee festivals including EDC, Electric Zoo, Life in Color, Supersonic and Tomorrowland.</p>
<p>Hook N Sling also brings us his newest single, "Arms Around Me" and we also celebrate the success of his huge single with Galantis as he shares the back story to that collaboration. As a bonus, we also chat about his craziest "Uber" story which happens to be on the other side of the globe. Follow Hook N Sling <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://instagram.com/hooknsling">here</a></p>1:00:06DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/48483722017-09-13T07:25:34-07:002022-05-17T23:13:31-07:00Life Hacks with Cheat Codes<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/684a939e7e51725e4919f7e8b773ccf4d8e7a6f9/original/hapa-and-cheat-codes.jpg?1505312171" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Got a chance to sit down with the super talented trio, Cheat Codes on the eve of their release "No Promises" with Demi Lovato. We chat about their humble beginnings to having a combined 1 Billion streams - yes, BILLION and what the cheat code mindset is all about. </p>1:00:01DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/48469112017-09-12T09:46:54-07:002021-10-31T23:09:48-07:00Bea Miller Sees Music in Colors<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/632965fb64af9942e9b33a36d30f6a5b1d102fde/original/21568868-299566217179809-4735663724054970368-n.jpg?1505239333" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>The very talented and beautiful Bea Miller joins me to talk about her ability to see music in colors. We celebrate the 2nd of 3 EPs that she is releasing in 2017 and all of the visuals and music that come along with that. She also plays an intimate performance for select fans LIVE at DASH Radio in Hollywood, CA. </p>21:02DJ Hapatag:hapaworld.com,2005:Post/48458212017-09-11T14:22:29-07:002017-09-11T23:30:37-07:00The Eclectic Sides of TroyBoi<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/266697/275d560b60b6d8a54b2db443e869b80b783bb388/original/21372856-1675695842442087-6628769941015232512-n.jpg?1505164381" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p>Born and raised in the UK, but currently living out of a suitcase on tour, TroyBoi stops by to chat about his latest project "Left Is Right". The debut EP from the DJ and producer features so many eclectic vibes influenced from his heritage and his experiences through his musical journey. </p>1:00:06DJ Hapa