Sam Shroff (Chennai, India)
Right from his school days, music has been an important part of Sam’s life. His parents introduced him to the likes of “The Beatles” and “Simon and Garfunkel” that kindled his interest and curiosity for music. As much as he loved the classics, his love for beats was more, and he would often remix the songs he was listening to in his head. After school, Sam started to remix popular songs using software such as Acid Pro and Sound Forge.
After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Chennai, India, he went to London to pursue his Master’s. The swinging city turned out to become his greatest lesson yet in the ocean of music and increased his respect for its vastness. This is also where he discovered the world of Techno.
Chennai has also played an equal role in Sam’s musical journey. The city, though a lot less active than London in terms of nightlife, always pushed contemporary music over mainstream sounds. Clubs such as EC41, HFO and SOCKO (some of them unfortunately now shut down) will always hold a special place in his life as it encouraged him to pursue a career as a DJ.
Watching and listening to a few DJ friends helped him understand the vibe of this genre, that the city of Chennai has now come to love. Attending one of the biggest Techno festivals held on the beaches of Chennai’s beautiful coastline along with continuous encouragement from friends, were important catalysts for Sam to start mixing music.
Sam has come a long way from playing off his iPod at house parties, to playing at friend’s parties in front of huge crowds. He is now one of the most sought-after DJs in the circuit and has played at some of the best clubs and festivals in Chennai. He has opened for some of the biggest names in the business; the likes of Bart Skils, Arjun Vagale, Ankytrixx, Ash Roy, Kohra, Calm Chor, Rosper, Tuhin Mehta, Mafaiza, to name a few.
Links -
https://www.instagram.com/djsamshroff/
https://soundcloud.com/sam-shroff
https://www.facebook.com/Sam-Shroff-1598058710491267/
Tracklist -
Samarana - Nisse
Ben Rourke - Below (Original)
Mano Le Tough - She Sighed (Original Mix)
Davi - The Gates Of Babylon (Original Mix)
Juan Pablo Cerabolo - Blue Coral (Original Mix)
