[Exclusive Interview] A captivating evening with that awesome duo, DJ Bruce and DJ Eisa!
You’ve all seen and heard DJ Bruce’ work on Kuwait Music … recently however, he has teamed up with DJ Eisa, a super talented DJ and the collaborations are turning out to be pretty damn exciting. Find out about their philosophy on music, their passions and new sets in this up close and personal interview.
Edited excerpt from the interview:
KM: What are you currently working on? What can Kuwait expect ?
DJ Eisa:We are currently trying to get our heads around the awesome new RMX-1000 remix station, an effects based unit lets you overwrite the default set-up with one of your own. We plan on integrating this into our stations and gigs to create innovative new sounds and mixes.
DJ Bruce: Yes, I second that- We will be having a lot more gigs coming up in the next couple of months, so make sure to check the Facebook page to keep updated.
KM: What kinds of genres are you playing these days- where are you headed?
DJ Bruce: We want to dig deeper into the ‘house’ scene and music, all of its variants and sub-genres. Generally speaking, Kuwait’s mainstream is still largely filled with hip hop and that too the crappy type. We need to get more of that tech and progressive house into the mainstream channels. Our next podcast will be new genres of house, old school deep house, and new disco.
KM: How would you rate the House scene in Kuwait?
DJ Eisa: Its not good. Nobody seems to be carrying the responsibility of taking it further and so it wont go anywhere unless we take it seriously. To add to that, there is no substantial support from the media (TV, newspapers, event management companies etc.)
KM: We’ve noticed a trend of fewer parties now, and lesser dance events as compared to the party scene between 2004- 2008. Why do you think this is the case?
DJ Bruce: The rules have gotten stricter and officials are cracking down on parties everywhere, even perfectly legal and legitimate ones. The message out there is that if you want to dance, this is not the place for it. It would be nice if Kuwait reached a stage where we could simply have an open cafe or bistro with a DJ playing house music for people to enjoy on a regular basis.
KM: Who have been your major influences as you grew up with your music?
DJ Eisa: DJ Chucky is one hell of a DJ. I have personally been influenced by him alot and its all in the bouncy beats. Progressive Dirty Dutch, Sydney Samson as well but as a whole I get my influence from a lot of music genres.
KM: Having organized some of the hippest ‘House’ music parties in the country, what do you think of the overall standards of sound in event management in Kuwait?
DJ Bruce: There is great equipment available here. I have come across some great sound and lights companies such as Coaxial who have put up thoroughly professional setups in the past, especially “The Embassy of Sound”.
KM: So what advice would you give to event managers planning similar events in Kuwait?
DJ Bruce: Target. Target. Target. Get in touch with the right people, get your licenses in order, make sure lights and sound are appropriate for the location you are playing at, and find a fine balance in your ticket fee structure. Remember , it needs to be priced finely between covering costs and attracting people to come. It needs to be all inclusive.
KM: How big is your music collection right now?
DJ Bruce: After being in the business for over 11 years, 6 CD pouches of 250 cd’s each and a 3TB hard disk.
Exclusive KM videos from the interview:
Kuwait Music Exclusive – DJ Bruce mixing New Disco and Indie DanceDJ Bruce mixing New Disco and Indie Dance
Kuwait Music Exclusive – DJ Eisa , The Build UpDJ Eisa , The Build Up
Kuwait Music Exclusive – DJ Bruce and DJ Eisa doing a dubstep duo mixDJ Bruce and DJ Eisa doing a dubstep duo mix
Kuwait Music Exclusive – What does it take to be a professional DJ ? DJ Bruce and DJ EisaWhat does it take to be a professional DJ ? DJ Bruce and DJ Eisa
Interview … contd.
KM: When did you start DJ-ing and what was the first track you ever played?
DJ Bruce: It literally was 11 years ago when I did my first mix of U2′s ‘Beautiful Day’ . I played it on my home music system with 2 disc-mans!
DJ Eisa:I started around 4 years ago when I switched to Virtual DJ to learn an found out was the easiest way to get yourself off the ground.
KM: If there was that one dream gig you could do anywhere in the world, where would it be?
DJ Eisa: ‘Tomorrow Land” a huge music festival held throughout Europe.
DJ Bruce: Ibiza. Aint nothin like it in the whole world 
Picture Gallery of the interview:
Pictures and Videos courtesy of Jason Ramos Photography (Email Jason for info)
Contact DJ Eisa: Facebook Page >> | Sound Cloud
Contact DJ Bruce : Facebook Page >> | Sound Cloud
About the Author
Caesar (Kuwait Music) Caesar is the Founder and CEO of Kuwait Music. A passionate musician and web nerd, Caesar spends most of his time thinking about how to build a healthy music business in the region Follow Caesar at the below links: Google+
Great interview! <3 you guys!
Mucho Gracias …Gin & Juice Specially for u
It was an absolute pleasure working with these 2 guys . We wish them nothing but all the success ! Party on !
Thanks Caesar!
Thank you De Lee!!
This is awesome… looking forward to the upcoming happening events… keep it up .. cheers
Carol: Thanx alott & make sure u dont have a flight on the day of the next party..lol
WOW..IT’S AMAZING
Thank u SOoooooooo Much
Thank you!!
Ammmmaaaaaaazing interview !! One of the best ! You guys rock !! Had no idea there was so much talent in Kuwait … Keep up the great work
Thank you CJ.
Awesome Interview … Lookin good guyz…
Keep spinnin’
Psychaotik Ken : Thanx allot buddy..!!
Psychohead, thanks man
The dubstep mix is freakin sick !!!
Thanxxxxx YoooooooooY
Ruan. I love it so much myself, thank you!!
Wow … These guys are unrealistically good … Nice work …
Cheerz buddy , Appreciate it
Thanks Saif!
way to go boys,, Kuwait needs more ppl like you two
and praying/hoping the scene here gets better..
Hash buddy.Thanx allot & yeah we hope the party scene in Kuwait really does get better soon
Hashman, Im sure it will buddy, soon. Thank you!
tight work there .. Much respect , hope things get better in this country with dj s like you guys around !
Thanx alott…Yeah we also hope the scene gets better soon / keeping our fingers crossed.!
Thank you.
Nicely Done !!!
what i like about the interview is that .. it doesn’t speak much technical stuff .. it directly points out where and how music should b injected …
Good Luck Eisa! n Bruce … N bruce now that u said it .. “IBIZA” it is .. we are not gonna settle anything less than that .. Go chase it
good luck !! 
Thanx buddy: Yeah IBIZA is it is..!! woo hoo..! Thats ma ultimate goal
Neill, thank you!
Nice to see young talents in Kuwait coming up . Great show !
Thanx Buddy
Thanks!
really enjoyed reading this interview .. checked out your sound cloud sets as well … Off the hook guys .. Seriously , keep on at it , regardless of how demotivating this country can be sometimes . I salute your efforts .
thanx allot..plz dont 4 get to download the sets..cheerzz
Thank you. its really nice to know how people like our music
You guys just keep gettin bigger everytime I come down .. I love it … I wanna see u guys blow up even better n Bruce like u promised a gig in MOS pretty soon
… Good luck ma man … U guys have some crazy talent … Explode with it … Cheers
Jigga man / Thanx buddy ..Hell yeah MOS , Hopefully soon (
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Bruce whoop whoop ! Brilliant interview guys. Dont stop believing , lol .
Oh so this is you, Bruce was standing right next to me in the Blend Festival had my doubts about him being him buuuut staring at people is just not normal XD.
I’ll check video at home because KUNA basically sucks!
lol..Next time buddy just say hi / i dont bite..lol , thanx for the support
Interesting just saw the video. I’ve seen DJing in the movies and lemme tell ya. A lot buttons to push from what’ve seen. Now I got a little more about how it works.
Woop woop! My babe and DJ Bruce. Great job guys! Bruce, do let Eisa talk from time to time. You know what I mean. :p and babe, you know very well what I think.
Lexi : next time plz tell ur baby Eisa to open his mouth & talk..lol thanx for the support
Thank you baby!! yeah Bruce all the sudden flipped into a talking machine right there i agree with what you mentioned. thanks for all the support you give baby.
LOL @Bruce all the sudden flipped into a talking machine HAHA. enjoyed it though.
Killa.. Well Said Kudos to you guys out there.. Making it Big… Cheers Man and keep it coming… \m/
Rolan : thanx buddy , Hopefully soon ill be out @ ur end spinning
thanks
Been to most of your parties Bruce, and almost all were worth it! Love your music!
Keep it coming! 
Good going DJ Eisa!
Thank you Amna.
DJ’s are only as good as the support they get from their patrons !!
so Kuwait..please put your money where your mouth is, and support these guys and their music !!
good job guys..keep rocking !!
RBB, thank you so much!
It was a fun shoot
u guys got skillz, Keep up the good work.
thanks Ramos, Hope to spread the music.
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