#0069 - YUSEF KIFAH Sets The Record

YUSEF KIFAH is Malaysia’s top Hard Trance DJ from Kuala Lumpur and the 1st Malaysian to ever headline a major UK Hard Trance Music Festival! Some of his notable productions have received support from big names such as Armin van Buuren, Timmy Trumpet! In this episode, YUSEF KIFAH shares his journey as a Hard Trance DJ Producer and his strong beliefs as an artist. He talks about how Malaysia’s EDM scene is more open to new sounds than Singapore and discusses the issue of ethnic discrimination in Malaysian nightlife, with some clubs enforcing non-Muslim guestlists. YUSEF also reflects on his experiences in the UK and why he prioritizes the European market over Southeast Asia. To wrap up, YUSEF and LENERD stress the importance of authenticity and having a unique identity as a DJ and music artist.