quickie with a dj

What did you want to be when you grew up? Vaughn: I wanted to be a comic artist… yeah, illustrating. What was your first job? Vaughn: My first job was at McDonald’s man. Working the grill son. I can still make a Big Mac like a boss ...

What did you guys want to be when you grew up if it wasn’t a DJ? Alex: Basketball player. Drew: A really rich and successful entrepreneur. Who do you look up to in the music industry? Drew: Drake Alex: Yeah, Drake. And Calvin. The first job you guys ever had...

Favorite place on earth? Louie: Right now it's probably Palm Springs. They're playing our new track "Palm Springs Beach House" on the radio there. It's pretty surreal. Can't wait to head there for Coachella this week. Lex: My favorite place right now is definitely the shower...

Favorite place on earth? Tulum Mexico. Favorite headphones and piece of DJ equipment? My Pioneer HD 2000 headphone customized to a lollipop and my new Traktor Kontrol S2 MK II. Biggest influence on your music? Too many to mention...

Favorite place on earth? Wiwek: My Studio. Favorite headphones and piece of DJ equipment? Wiwek: Stanton DJ Pro 2000. Biggest influence on your music? Wiwek: Diplo. Favorite item of clothing? Wiwek: Socks...

- Favorite place on earth? ALEX: Berlin - Favorite headphones and piece of DJ equipment? ALEX: V-moda headphones and McIntosh Turntable - Biggest influence on your music? ALEX: Digitalism - Favorite item of clothing...

Favorite place on earth? By the seaside, no matter where. Favorite headphones and piece of DJ equipment? Sennheiser HD25 and Pioneer CDJ's 2000. Biggest influence on your music? Other arts and life in general. Favorite item of clothing...

Favorite place on earth? Favorite headphones and piece of DJ equipment? Sennheiser HD25 // Serato Biggest influence on your music? Our families - they're probably our harshest critics but usually right more often than not...

Favorite place on earth? In the studio. Music isn't just a passion of mine, it's my life. When I am not performing I prefer to be creating. To me it's important to keep those creative energies flowing as much as possible! Favorite headphones and piece of DJ equipment...

You've seen our "Quickie With A DJ" posts, where we pick the brains of some of our favorite DJs and producers. Now, we're taking it a step further, as we sat down with some of the best up and comers in the game right now for your viewing pleasure...