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I always like music. I grow up with it. Watching television wasn’t my thing.
My parents had an old pickup player and I tried to sound like I was mixing Queen.
My dad did got mad at me for it. He was so afraid his records cannot be played anymore.
When I was 10 I got my own pickup player and some records. When I got home from school I directly went up to my room. Putt my headphone on and I pretend I was a famous DJ.
I lived in my own little world.

When I got 16 I was done with middle school and had I pick a high school.
My parents let me choose and I choose a school of music art. I got out of the house when I was 18 and lived in a home with other students. I started to work in a music coffee shop and with my first paycheck I bought a new computer and some other equipment that I needed to be a DJ.
I started to mix some music hits that I like and putt it on Youtube.

When I was done with school it was time to let everyone know my music. One day I was online and saw that a dutch DJ Hardwell was giving a masterclass. I signed up and went.
That’s when I got friends with Robbert, his real name. He toke me to his shows and learn me more about being a good DJ. He became one of my best friends.

After a view years I made a studio at my house. I got everything I needed. Robbert got me some small gigs. He signed me to his own label. Now I started to tour around in Holland first. Now it was time to go out on tour in Europe and hopefully united states soon.
I played already in the UK and Scotland and now Ireland. I was pretty nervous about playing here.
I never know how the crowed will react.
“You will be fine. Relax.” Robbert said. He did come over for this show.
“I’ve played for more a view days ago but I don’t know about tonight.”
“Where is Ashley?” He asked.
“She is making a phone call.” She come into my dressing room.
“Make sure she gets you something strong to drink. To help you relax. I will see you later.” He hugged me and left the room.
A view minutes later Ashley came back. Ashley is my PA. Robbert though it was a good idea of getting her.
“Hi, did you get me something to drink?” She handed me my drink.
“So nervous?”
“It’s weird. I’ve done a view gigs but I don’t know about tonight. I feel something goes wrong.” I looked at the mirror to fix my hear and make up a bit.
“It’s going to be alright. Have fun. I bet Robbert said the same thing.”
“I should be having fun.” I smiled.
“Let’s go to the stage.” I grabbed my drink and got my things before following Ashley.
Robbert was there already and gave me a hug.
“You are great. Believe in yourself!” He said loudly in my ear. I was looking at the people and listen to an another DJ who was up. His music was alright.
I was announce and I got up and get ready behind my set.
‘Here I go’ I smiled looking at the crowd. So many people clapping for me already.
I started to music and after a good ten minutes I was getting the music. It went good. I was smiling to Robbert and Ashley. This bad feeling I had all night left.
But suddenly something did happened. All the power and the light went out. Robbert came running on stage with me.
“What’s going on?” I asked.
“You did good. Nothing to blame. I will go found someone. Just stay here.” He runs off and Ashley joins me.
“Still don’t like to be up here.” She looked at the people who were yelling and screaming what was going on.
“I know something went wrong. I just felt it all night.” I walked around my set. Looking under the table but it was pitch black.
“There is nothing you could do. Before we know you are doing your thing again.” She smiled. She knows what to say to calm me down. A true friend. So did Robbert. He walked back with another guy.
“I’m sorry. We have a little problem with the power. We have to cancel your set even if we get the power back”
“What? Is there no way I could continue?”
“I’m sorry.” He left.
“Guess I get my things and leave.” I turned around and got my bag and placed my laptop in.
The power got back on and we left the stage. I hear some people calling bad things.
“Tomorrow night you play here again. Try again.” Ashley said.
“I hate this feeling. Tonight was going to be my first gig here.”
“You will be fine tomorrow. Now why don’t you join us at the bar. There are some people that I want you to meet.” She said.
“I go to the dressing room first. To change. I don’t stay here long though.”
“I will meet you at the bar. Robbert is there also.”
“Get me a beer.” I smiled and I made my way back.

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