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Published April 28, 2014
Serafin is a Los Angeles based DJ and producer known for bringing an innovative sound to clubs around the world with many of the top DJs playing Serafin’s remixes nightly. Often referred to as one of the top 10 remixers of all time, Serafin’s mix of hip-hop, house, pop and rock has been wowing audiences throughout the world and has established him as an elite force in the musical world. Serafin took some time off his travel schedule to chat with Smash The Club.
Can you tell us a little about yourself and how you got into DJing and producing growing up in Los Angeles?
I was born in the Philippines, moved to LA in 1992. I was around music growing up, my uncle was club and radio DJ in the Philippines, got into DJing at the age of 14, got hooked on turntables ever since. I was doing club sets at age 15, didn’t really pursue the DJ career until 1998. Growing up in Los Angeles is amazing; being around the entertainment business is really inspiring. So many different cultures, its the melting pot.
Did you have any other career aspirations before becoming a DJ/producer?
I wanted to be a pilot and a racecar driver, then got into skating and turned pro at 18. I went to Hollywood High School Magnet for performing arts to be an actor, did that for while until 2006 and decided to go full-throttle on music.
Who are some of your biggest inspirations in the industry?
For DJing, there’s a lot…the Invisible Scratch Piklez of course, Z-Trip just to name a few. And for producing, I have to say Diplo.
If you could collaborate with anyone, whom would you choose?
Would love to collab with Diplo, Ellie Goulding love her voice and the late Frank Sinatra.
You’ve performed all over the world, where is your favorite place to perform?
The Philippines! I have to say, they love to party over there, Australia is amazing and Hong Kong is bananas.
What would you say your biggest career accomplishment so far?
Besides DJing across the globe, I have to say working on the TV soundtrack to the “The Crazy Ones” with Robin Williams and soundtrack for the Movie “Heat” with Sandra Bullock. Really feel blessed with those opportunities.
How do you set yourself apart from other DJ’s in terms of sound and stage presence?
I treat every gig like its my last gig, not scared to go outside the box and don’t take everything so seriously.
What is something many people don’t know about you?
I use to be a PRO SKATER.
What do you like to do to relax?
I can’t relax LOL, there’s too much to do haha, spending time with my family, a good movie and shopping.
What is in your DJ bag?
What’s inside my Jetpack Remix Bag: 15″ Macbook Pro, Dicers, Needle case with 4 Stanton Headshells, Pioneer SP-1, Nail Clippers, Toothbrush, V-Moda M100 headphones, 2 Pairs of Serato Vinyl, 1 Battle breaks Scratch record, 1 pair Serato CD, 8GB USB stick, 1 black permanent marker, Hand Sanitizer, Tylenol, Stickers, Custom Ear Plugs, Vape Juice, Mechanical Vape, phone charge and a deck of Cards.
Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
In your TV screen.
Any last words to your fans?
I LOVE YOU! And thank you for all the support.
Serafin’s Sponsors
- FREAKONOMIX
- V-MODA
- STANTON
- JETPACK BAGS (ORBIT CONCEPTS)
- SLINGSHOX
- RANE
- SERATO
- VESTAX
- CERWIN VEGA
- KRK
Follow DJ SERAFIN™ (Hollywood, CA)
Website: djserafin.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TheRealDJSerafin
Twitter: @djserafin
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/djserafin
