DJ Aqeel: Remixes today fail to create a connect with audience
Known for his foot-tapping remixes of Bollywood hits, DJ Aqeel feels remixes today fail to make a connection with the audience.
“Remixes today fail to create a connection with the audience. They lack the essence of creating a connection to your soul. That’s what I keep experimenting in my album Nostalgia where I remix old songs with today’s modern essence, which people like about my music,” Aqeel said.
Aqeel shot to fame with remixes like Keh DuTumhe,TuTuHaiWahi and Shakeit DaddyMix in the early 2000s. According to him, it’s been a roller coaster ride so far. “With all the highs and lows I have always tried to keep my spirits high because I know I want to keep creating for my lovely fans and audience. That’s what usually keeps me high. The right music makes all the difference. Yes, I have faced a lot of challenges throughout my journey in this industry. But these challenges have always motivated me to try something innovative, keeping the essence of music alive in me,” he replied. When asked how music has evolved from the time he started off in 2000-2001, he says, “Music has evolved a lot. Earlier, there were just a few deejays but now it's like a hub out there. I have worked hard to reach where I am today. It is also exciting to see fresh talent coming in with unique styles. It has changed dynamically. There’s always something new to learn.”
According to him, today there is a parallel music industry slowly cropping up and Bollywood music is not the only genre people are listening to. “Most people love Bollywood music but now are transitioning towards other genres like electronic and hiphop. With the evolution that I have seen over the years,” he informed, adding: “I also keep experimenting with something new every time just like my recent show at Taj Mahal. Many more are coming up.”