DJ Mochi: Amapiano, Everyday People, Global Currency, DJ Etiquette

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DJ Mochi, a Chicago-based DJ, producer, and event curator. DJ Mochi shares insights into his career, musical influences, and the cultural significance of the genres he plays. Contrary to popular belief, his name is not derived from the Japanese rice cake dessert. The nickname "Mochi" originated in Argentina, where friends called him "Mochi," short for "mochila," meaning "backpack" in Spanish, because he was always following his friend Lucas around. While journalism was his initial career path, he found his true passion in DJing and event curation. He is known for playing a wide range of genres and for his dynamic sets that blend different musical styles. Website: djmochi.com Social Media: Instagram (@djmochi) Global Currency: Follow on social media (@globalcurrencychi) Podcast Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:38 - Guest Introduction: Who is DJ Mochi? 01:16 - Origin of the Name "DJ Mochi" 03:23 - Experiences in Argentina 05:17 - Moving from Portland to Chicago 08:18 - First Concert Experience 10:59 - Early Musical Influences and Radio Background 12:06 - Discovering and Explaining Amapiano 19:27 - Music Discovery and Curation Methods 24:45 - Performing at the Everyday People Event 31:31 - Favorite Chicago Clubs and Venues 40:00 - Cultural Sensitivity and Appropriation in Music 47:17 - Navigating Cultural Appropriation as a DJ 56:15 - DJ Etiquette 58:52 - Global Currency 01:09:00 - Touring and Performing in Other Cities 01:17:24 - Future Aspirations for Global Currency 01:28:15 - Technical Aspects of DJing and Equipment 01:35:31 - Dealing with Performance Anxiety and Imposter Syndrome 01:42:17 - More on DJ Etiquette and Repeating Songs 01:53:23 - Most Impactful Concert Experience 01:58:17 - Final Thoughts and Shout-outs