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Sin City - Rebecca's a hot LA prospect
Rebecca Sin’s ability to take control of a packed club and deliver engaging tech-house sets has made her a burgeoning talent in Los Angeles, CA. Her reputation has landed her opening sets for international superstars Ferry Corsten, John “00” Fleming, and Richie Hawtin to name a few. With DJ credits such as the world famous Spundae in Los Angeles, Giant New Year’s Eve, and the Clevelander Hotel Pool Party at Miami’s Winter Music Conference, Rebecca Sin is poised for international exposure.
A native Texan, Rebecca Sin’s career began in Boston, MA where she majored in film at Emerson College and learned to DJ on the side. A weekly residency at club Exchange in Boston got the ball rolling for Rebecca as DJ Infinite on New England club rosters and radio shows. Quickly after her move to LA, Rebecca shot to the top as one of the city’s most recognizable local DJs.
What has been the proudest moment in your career thus far?
The first time I left a club to find a flyer on my car with my face on it.
What was the most embarrassing moment?
During a show at Goldfingers in L.A. I took the needle off the record that was playing. The club was silent for a while. I was talking to a friend who was standing behind me, not paying attention to what I had done. A bunch of my friends started singing “Happy Birthday” to cover it up. For the rest of the night people kept coming up to me and wishing me a Happy Birthday.
You want to be the first female talent on the Bullitt Bookings roster – Do you feel you have to make an extra effort to prove yourself as a female DJ?
People will always make certain assumptions. There are going to be people that get gigs because they know someone. Sometimes people get gigs because they know someone, but they can also take control on the decks and show everyone that they actually know what they are doing. I think DJs both male and female are always going to have to prove themselves since there are so many DJs out there. You’ve got to separate yourself from the rest.
What kind of changes have you noticed in the LA scene since you started your career?
When I first moved out here there were a lot of big club nights. Over the past two years I have noticed that a lot of the promoters are moving to smaller more intimate venues. Promoters are also relying more on local DJs. It’s hard to pack a big venue week after week. Big name DJs also cost a lot of money.
What do you hope to see happen with the US dance/electronic scene?
People say that the dance scene is dying. Many of the larger companies and labels have fallen this past year. I hope that the scene can make it through this slump and come out with a new generation of artists, DJs and promoters that will keep it going long into the future.
Where do you hope to be in 3-5 years?
I would like to be locking down gigs outside of the country. An equal balance between my day job and DJing is ideal. Having time to listen to records and relax after a long day of work would be great.
How has performing at WMC helped you? Influenced you?
It has taught me how to play under the most ridiculous conditions (no sleep….)
What do you love most about being a DJ?
Essentially, you get paid to play all the tracks you like for a bunch of people.
What (if any) is your music training?
4-5 years of piano lessons, guitar, basic music theory classes
Do you ever want to move back to the east coast?
I would love to live in New York City for a while at some point - even if it is only for a couple of months. Living in Texas my whole life, I never even had to wear a winter jacket. When I lived in Boston I was introduced to cold weather. I don’t think I could ever get used to it.
What projects are you working on? What is next for you?
I am about to start a remix with my friend Brian… I can tell you that it is a remix of a band that is pretty popular in the UK right now.
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Published / Monday, 07 June 2004
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