Quick One With DJ Yoda

Award winning UK superstar DJ, producer and turntablist extraordinaire DJ Yoda is heading to these shores next month.

Famed for his original and genre defying mashup mayhem style and audio-visual show extravaganza he is set to play Donegal’s Bundoran Sea Sessions on Friday June 22.

Headliner Dizzee Rascal also performs on Friday followed by Walking On Cars (below) on Saturday June 23 and Rudimental on Sunday June 24.

The Beat: What’s new?

Yoda: I’m in the studio, finishing up my 4th album, and I’ve just had two Cornetto’s in a row.

The Beat: What has been your best gig so far?

Yoda: Really difficult to narrow it down to one show after over 20 years. But the ones that stand out are when I get to travel to interesting and far-flung places like China, South Africa or Brazil.

The Beat: Tell us about your latest record?

Yoda: I’ve taken a very different turn musically, I think it will surprise some people. I’ve put a lot of effort and time in, and I feel like that’s reflected in the music. I’m very excited about it.

The Beat: Describe your music in one sentence.

Yoda: Expect the unexpected. With scratching and stuff.

The Beat: What are you listening to at the moment?

Yoda: Roc Marciano, Evidence, Childish Gambino, Janelle Monae, to name a few.

The Beat: What acts do you rate?

Yoda: Joel Culpepper, Eva Lazarus, Sons of Kemet, to name a few.

The Beat: What has been your favourite moment as a DJ ?

Yoda: Djing for the cast of Star Wars and George Lucas.

The Beat: What’s in store for you for the rest of 2018?

Yoda: Album, album, album!