On this episode of the Pirate Studios Podcast, we’re joined by Vi Diep, a genre-fluid DJ originally from San Diego, now based in Santa Ana.
Vi talks about moving to New York at 18, falling in love with the city’s music scene, and how that experience helped shape her creative identity. Rooted in electronic music, her sets move through house, UK garage, bass, trap and beyond, with a focus on keeping crowds surprised and fully locked in.
We also get into her Vietnamese American upbringing, learning to say no to the wrong opportunities, the pressure of building a visible brand as a DJ, and why social media now feels like part of the job.
Plus, Vi talks about opening for YDG at Nova in San Diego, playing Academy in Hollywood, her dream of playing EDC, and the recent moments that have made her feel like things are really starting to click.
