What More Can I Say - DJ DelightFull on a world of travelling, and his recent retirement

Paths of Rhythm is a Remote-CTRL production. If you're looking for audio or video production, then check out https://remote-ctrl.co.uk to see how they can help.Other ways to support the showFollow the show on Spotify or Apple PodcastsAny feedback or questions? Hit up https://www.instagram.com/pathsofrhythmpodcast/DJ Delightful shares his journey of growing up in Bulgaria, discovering hip hop through his brother's tapes and CDs, and the challenges of accessing music in a country with limited resources. He discusses the influence of skateboarding culture on his interest in DJing and his early experiences with mixing and scratching. Delightful also talks about his move to the UK to study and DJ in Edinburgh, as well as his time volunteering in Calais during the migrant crisis. He shares his perspective on the DJing journey and the challenges he faced in finding a hip hop community in China. Del discusses his struggles with DJing in China and Bulgaria, the challenges of establishing a DJ career in Sofia, and the lack of support and opportunities in the local DJ scene. He talks about his decision to move to Vienna and later to Kuala Lumpur, and the difficulties he faced in finding gigs and building a community in these cities. Del also shares his experiences in winning battles and the lack of career opportunities that came with it. He concludes by announcing his retirement from DJing and his focus on teaching scratching online.TakeawaysBuilding a DJ career can be challenging, especially in cities with limited opportunities and a lack of support for alternative music.Winning battles and gaining recognition in the DJ community does not always translate into career opportunities or bookings.The mindset and preferences of the local DJ scene can greatly impact the types of gigs and opportunities available.The lack of diversity in the DJ scene can limit the growth and development of different styles and genres.Teaching scratching online can be a fulfilling way to continue sharing knowledge and passion for DJing.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background00:54 Growing Up in Bulgaria and Discovering Hip Hop05:31 Record Shops and Access to Music in Bulgaria06:38 Influence of Brother and Early Interest in DJing07:28 Getting Started as a DJ09:12 Challenges and Influences in the DJing Journey11:44 Learning to Scratch and Mix12:52 Internet Access and Learning DJing Techniques15:18 Transition to the UK and DJing in Edinburgh24:00 Impact of Studying in the UK26:25 DJing in China and Volunteering in Calais29:18 Perspective and Challenges in the DJing Journey31:39 Moving on from Edinburgh and Teaching in China35:13 DJing in China and Limited Hip Hop Scene36:42 Struggles with DJing in China and Bulgaria37:21 Creating an Instagram Page and Gaining Attention38:11 Switching to a Different Lifestyle in Bulgaria39:00 Teaching English and Practicing Heavily39:20 Time Difference Between Bulgaria and China39:41 Having More Time to Practice40:12 Entering International Competitions41:03 Creating Videos and Gaining Attention42:10 Struggling to Establish a DJ Career in Sofia43:09 Lack of Opportunities in the DJ Scene in Sofia44:08 Struggling to Find Regular Gigs45:06 Trying to Run Multiple DJ Projects46:08 Challenges of Organizing Events in Sofia48:30 Lack of Support and Opportunities in the DJ Scene51:03 Feeling Unappreciated by the Local Scratch Community52:48 Feeling Unwelcome in Sofia and Deciding to Leave54:36 Moving to Vienna and the Pandemic55:37 Impact of Winning Battles and Feedback from Vect58:58 Leveraging Battle Wins into Bookings and Touring01:01:42 Moving to Kuala Lumpur and the Lack of Opportunities01:05:37 Announcing Retirement from DJing01:13:40 The Challenges of DJing in Kuala Lumpur01:20:43 Continuing to Teach Scratching Online