DJ WORDY - BEIJING

WHAT DO YOU LOVE?
My name is Wang Liang aka.DJ Wordy, 3 x DMC China Champion and I just love music.





WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU WORKING ON NOW?
Right now I do a monthly party called "HOTPOT" that represents forward-thinking music, art+design+photography, fashion, and night life style.

TELL US ABOUT THE SCENE IN BEIJING?
Beijing's scene is still growing and developing. Right now the club scene here is mostly commercial, so through things like HOTPOT, I'm trying to build up a niche for music lovers and rep Beijing on an international level.



TELL US ABOUT YOUR INFLUENCES?
Starting with the DMC World Championships and subsequently touring around Europe and Asia, I have had the opportunity to be influenced by all different types of people and music. My DJ sets, in turn, attract all types of people, but I would say particularly those involved in street culture.



WHAT ARE YOUR PEEPS IN TO?
Beijing, and China, is changing so fast, including fashion of course. While of course hip hop and streetwear are pretty global and influential, I think my peeps in Bejiing all maintain their own identity and sense of style without getting too caught up in fads.



WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN TO THE BEIJING SCENE IN THE NEAR FUTURE?
I think the scene will continue to grow and we'll start to see a more pronounced Beijing style emerge, especially since Beijing has historically been a cultural center.

WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO YOU?
Since I became the China DMC Champion, a lot of younger Chinese kids look towards me for inspiration. I always felt it was important to keep pushing myself musically.



TOP 3 ALBUMS / TRACKS (WITH GENRES) THAT IN YOUR OPINION HAS BEEN INFLUENTIAL TO YOUR GENERATION?
Michael Jackson: Thriller (pop)
Dr. Dre: 2001 (hip hop)
Radiohead; The Bends (rock/alternative)

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