Sinchi & Friends 51 is Jentlemen . We recently discovered Jen through various radio shows in the Netherlands. Having got talking we heard she'd just moved here and having heard this mix with lots of diverse music, different genres and challenging mixes, we were intrigued to know more... Get to know her in the interview below.
1) Who are you?
My name is Jen:) I grew up in Connecticut and spent the last eight years in Brooklyn, New York. I used to throw parties and DJ in New York, until the last year when I became more introverted and withdrew from the music scene. I recently moved to The Hague with my partner. I teach yoga, spend a lot of time digging through music, old and new, and right now I’m just trying to make sense out of my place in the world and the possibilities for me, especially after making some very drastic life changes.
2) What have been your highlights from the last 12 months?
I committed to the idea of moving to Holland 12 months ago, so a lot of the last year went to planning and executing. From researching visas and how to bring up a cat, to downsizing and wrapping up my life in NY. The last month in New York was one of the most stressful months, but it was also one of my favorites. I was completing a month long yoga training while simultaneously packing. The physical exhaustion was unreal. But it was a magical month. I’ll never forget the feeling of driving back from the port of New Jersey in an empty Uhaul. I didn’t have to worry about many possessions until some stuff arrived to Holland 2 months later. I felt completely weightless, like I was about to float away.
3) What do you have lined up for the coming year?
I don’t really know what is going to happen, but I know what I want to work on. Music, both DJing and learning how to produce. I’ve had gear for years now that sat largely untouched. I had a rewarding, albeit very demanding job in New York with a long commute. Coming here, I was able to push the reset button. I’m still figuring a lot of things out. I’ve only been here four months and I’m already restructuring my time so that this opportunity of having more of it doesn’t just pass me by.
