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Ep 147 How I Became Toolroom's Biggest Selling DJ - Essel

Episode 147 of the Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader podcast, hosted by We Are Crossfader, titled "Ep 147 How I Became Toolroom's Biggest Selling DJ - Essel" was published on August 28, 2025 and runs 46 minutes.

August 28, 2025 ·46m · Off The Record - The DJ Podcast by Crossfader

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Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey: ⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk⁠For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORDEssel joins us to share her wild journey from dancing and cruise ships to Ibiza residencies, Beatport number ones, and touring the world. In this unfiltered conversation, she opens up about:Starting out in Ibiza with zero planWhy networking in the DJ industry feels fakeBuying followers to get noticedThe highs and lows of Beatport chart successHer struggles with social media and pressureUsing strategy (and a meme page!) to break tracksIf you’re an aspiring DJ or producer, this episode is full of raw truths, laughs, and lessons from someone who’s lived i

Join Crossfader for free 👉 get access to lessons, resources, and your own personalised learning journey:

 ⁠⁠www.wearecrossfader.co.uk


For 20% Off DJ Courses, Use Code: 20OFFTHERECORD


Essel joins us to share her wild journey from dancing and cruise ships to Ibiza residencies, Beatport number ones, and touring the world. In this unfiltered conversation, she opens up about:

  • Starting out in Ibiza with zero plan

  • Why networking in the DJ industry feels fake

  • Buying followers to get noticed

  • The highs and lows of Beatport chart success

  • Her struggles with social media and pressure

  • Using strategy (and a meme page!) to break tracks

If you’re an aspiring DJ or producer, this episode is full of raw truths, laughs, and lessons from someone who’s lived i

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