Rhythm of love: In conversation with Kevikielie Rio

Kevikielie Rio also known as DJ Oir is a musician and DJ from Tuophema village based in Kohima. DJ Oir who was introduced to a variety of music genres since his early days grasped DJ-ing as his most favourite of all. His favourite artists includes Above & Beyond, David Guetta and Dream Theater etc. DJ Oir who says ‘never give up, one day you’ll reach your the top’ is currently performing as a freelance DJ within and outside the state. EASTERN MIRROR: How would you like to introduce yourself. DJ OIR: I am Kevikielie from Tuophema village. Professionally I’m known as DJ OIR. EASTERN MIRROR: Any inspiring story behind your DJ career? DJ OIR: Music has always been my inspiration. Every beat of sound heard has been my inspiration towards achieving my DJ-ing career. EASTERN MIRROR: Your best DJ-ing performance so far...... DJ OIR: I have been performing in many places and done various shows. I value every performances I did and in my performances I always contribute my full devotion and always make sure my audiences are kept entertained. Hence, it is my audiences decision to decide which one was my best. EASTERN MIRROR: What do you think is the best skill required for a DJ to pull audiences.? DJ OIR: Obviously good music. But the energetic level of a DJ pulls the audience.. EASTERN MIRROR: Your aspiration? DJ OIR: My aspiration would be doing big shows in days to come and near future. I would like to start from my home town Nagaland. EASTERN MIRROR: Best thing about being a DJ... DJ OIR: Best thing about being a DJ is letting the listener’s/audience enjoy the beat of your music and flow with the rhythm. EASTERN MIRROR: If given a chance to perform with a musician, who would be and why? DJ OIR: Locally I would love to jam with Mr. Methaneilie. Internationally I would prefer Skrillex, Above & Beyond, Deadmau5, etc...... EASTERN MIRROR: Piece of advice to young youths who wishes to follow your footsteps .... DJ OIR: To be a musician it doesn’t matter whether you have a good vocal or play good music. Everybody can be a musician in some-way or the other. Like most people, I am also struggling to achieve what I aspire to become one day, but I say ‘never give up, one day you’ll reach your the top’. Dreams if wisely followed, can never be left unfulfilled.