Being an artist can be relatively easy, but growing to become a dominant mainstream talent can be challenging. It's a highly-competitive and demanding industry, and more than talent alone is needed to see you through. It also requires hard work, resilience, and authenticity. He’s a classical example of identifying your niche and working hard, overturning every obstacle into success.
Identifying your niche and the right strategies are also critical for success. Some great artists are known for owning and dominating airwaves with their unique sounds, which sets them aside from the rest. DJ Ghost, a veteran in the game, shares a journey of rising from the bottom to the top.
DJ Ghost is one of the most prolific and experienced producers and managers in the entertainment industry. With over 25 years of expertise, his abilities, passion, and originality have earned him the title of the Belgian “retro old-school” DJ. Throughout his career, DJ Ghost worked and cooperated with many significant artists and produced for Belgium's famed Bonzai Records.
The sensational DJ also performed and played worldwide, including in New York, Miami, Chicago, and all European capitals. Playing in worldwide events and festivals like I Love Techno, Rave Rebels, Qlimax, Sensation, Reverze, Decibel, and Parookaville are among his career highlights.
DJ Ghost also stands out for his unmatched grasp and experience in the music industry. He worked as the A&R manager for Byte Records because of his impeccable work ethic and professionalism. Working with such a label gave him a wealth of skills and knowledge, which he aspires to pass on to the next generation.
Though he faced numerous challenges, the Covid-19 pandemic was his greatest challenge and tremendously influenced the music industry. “Covid forbade me from performing my love and work, but because I'm usually upbeat, I knew we'd be back,” he explains.
Regardless, the epidemic created many new chances for the entertainment business. DJ Ghost feels that it helped the globe enjoy internet concerts, allowing artists to discover new ways to connect with their audience.
A positive thinker, DJ Ghost encourages everyone, especially young talents, to keep working hard. Creating a brand and nurturing it to success may be difficult, with many obstacles that can quickly knock you down. However, DJ Ghost thinks that hard work pays off and that you should never give up. What matters is that you establish your objectives and the best techniques for achieving them. Also, don't listen to the critics; choose what's great and beneficial to you.
Despite achieving his dream to a great extent, the passionate DJ is still hungry for further success. He wants to continue producing music and performing on large platforms and aims to perform and host stages such as Ghoststyle and Cherry Moon. DJ Ghost is looking to collaborate with other extraordinary musicians through Bonzai Records to assist them in releasing more exceptional music. He also wants to tour the world and perform for his followers.