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Awal Fahad Bin Anas aka DJ Fazad takes the metro on his way to the studio for a quick practice before a show. Away from the lights and loud music, this is what most days look like.

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Sunny Ching (left), Adinul Ameen (center), and DJ Fahad (right). All three DJs meet up in the studio to practice sets prior to the show that night.

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Hashing out final details with the promotor before the performance tonight.

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Rehearsal starts! Final checks for sound, flow, and song choices are sorted. Sunny Ching (left) is present for quality control.

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“When I DJ, I merge with the music and disappear” -DJ Fazad.

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Tonight’s performance is at Boomerang nightclub in Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong. John (left), and Fahad (right), are waiting for a private event to end to enter and prep.

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Once inside, everyone backstage must wait their turn. DJ Fazad is polishing some posters on his computer for upcoming show, productivity is key. Bella (left), DJ Fazad (center left), Sunny Ching (center right), Michael (right).

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In the final minutes before his set, DJ Fazad joins friend and fellow DJ Hansel Chang (left) as he wraps up his own set. Boomerang lighting coordinator Michael (right) is also making sure lighting is functioning.

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The stage is set, DJ Fazad is up next.

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The equipment is made ready. Each button has a different purpose but useless on their own, only the artist operating can extract the music.

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As DJ Fazad is playing (right), Hansel Chang (left) stays to assist and to enjoy the show.

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“My goal when I play is to move you in some way” -DJ Fazad.

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Performance in full swing, the crowd is lively and along for the ride. DJ Fahd (left). Hansel Shang (right).

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“When the crowd is with you, there is no better feeling” -DJ Fazad.

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Focus.

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“When the beat drops, I want them all jumping up in the air, like flying” -DJ Fazad. Fazad (left), Hansel Chang (right). Photo by: Amalvy, E. E. (2022)

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“Put your fucking hands up in the sky one last time” -DJ Fazad, as he wraps up his set after one hour on stage. Hansel Chang (left), DJ Fazad (right). Photo by: Amalvy, E. E. (2022)

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After his set is finished Fahad takes a back seat but sticks around to help friend and fellow up and coming DJ Sunny Ching as he takes the stage. Fahad Awal (foreground), and Sunny Ching (background). Photo by: Amalvy, E. E. (2022)

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“In 10 years, I’ll either be dead or doing something business related within the music industry. Hopefully, I can have my own label” -Fahad Awal. Photo by: Amalvy, E. E. (2022)