Dream Chasers: The Story Of Danny Quest

In this episode of Dream Chasers, host General Moses sits down with the talented DJ and producer Danny Quest. This episode marks the first official collaboration between Dream Chasers and House of Hustle, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in the podcast.

Originally from Florida, Danny Quest shares his journey from his early days as a drummer to becoming a renowned figure in the house music scene. He discusses the pivotal moments in his career, including his transition from rock to electronic music and the impact of experiencing the vibrant nightlife of Ibiza. Danny talks about the evolution of his sound, his love for groove, and the importance of staying true to his passion despite the challenges faced in the industry.

The conversation delves into the significance of branding, with Danny highlighting his “Scarface” inspired aesthetic, which has become a core part of his identity as an artist. He also touches on the importance of networking, finding the right support system, and the lessons learned from working independently in the music industry.

Listeners will gain insight into Danny's creative process, his approach to remixing, and his thoughts on the future of tech house. The episode is filled with practical advice for aspiring DJs and producers, emphasizing the importance of persistence, self-belief, and embracing the journey.

Please tune in to hear more about Danny Quest's experiences performing worldwide, his reflections on the evolving electronic music scene, and what’s next for this rising star in house music. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, this episode offers a deep dive into the mind of an artist dedicated to taking his craft to the next level.

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Transcript

General Moses 00:00:00  Boom! And we are rocking. What's going on, y'all? General Moses in the building. Welcome to Dream Chasers, your home for house music. And this is our first official episode in partnership with House of hustle. Stoked for that. Thank you house of hustle, the whole team over there Patrick Marko and beyond. You guys rock. This is going to be a lot of fun moving forward. Make sure you guys go to House of hustle limited.com for all cool things going on over there with us. And now let's get into it. The story of Danny Quest. The storyline for all of this couldn't be any better. And here we are Danny DK Da you guys call him whatever you like here. man, I couldn't we were just talking about it. I was shocked that you're from Florida originally based on your vibe.

Danny Quest 00:00:52  Yeah, yeah, yeah, from Florida. Originally spent the first, like, 25 years of my life there, I bounced around. I was born in Tampa originally, but I've lived in Orlando.

Danny Quest 00:01:02  I went to school in Tallahassee. so Florida is in me big time, and I've been in LA for seven and a half years now, so I think they're starting to bleed together. But, yeah, I still, I saw I still visit Florida all the time. I, I love my friends and family there. And, you know, it's always going to feel like home to me. You know.

General Moses 00:01:24  The I mean, the Scarface. Speaking of vibes, the Scarface vibe that you've embodied now that makes a little bit more sense in Miami, I feel like is almost its own country, just within the US, for sure.

Danny Quest 00:01:35  For sure.

General Moses 00:01:37  but after living in Tampa, that that was one of the thing. Initially I'm like, man, do I think I see Tallahassee on his resume? I see he was a drummer. and let's go ahead. Let's talk about that, am I right? You you were a drummer at one point before you got into the house music.

Danny Quest 00:01:51  Oh, yeah.

Danny Quest 00:01:51  Yeah. And, that was like, it was my whole life. I mean, like, since I was, 10 or 11 years old. I was playing drums and play drums, all the way through, you know, my 20s and and I that was my identity. I had I played in so many different bands, anything from hardcore to southern rock to jazz. I played on drumline in high school and was captain in drumline. Yeah. Like, and I love that. I love that part of my life. And it was such, it just built the foundation for, like, my love for rhythm, my love for groove. and there was this transitionary period when I was, 18, 19 years old where I started hearing real dance music, you know, for the first time, because I used to listen to certain electronic records when I was younger, like I had like the Drood, like CD one with sandstorm on it. Like I had that, like.

General Moses 00:02:49  Wait, what year? What year would that have been to hear?

Danny Quest 00:02:51  Like.

Danny Quest 00:02:52  And I was like, oh, had it been like For, right?

General Moses 00:02:56  That's right. That's what I was like. Trying to unpack is like, I'm.

Danny Quest 00:03:00  Not sure if that's accurate, but.

General Moses 00:03:01  But I love like I love Tampa and I love our time there. But at no point did I go, oh, this is a house music city. I wish it was. But yeah.

Danny Quest 00:03:10  So I feel like it started like it's starting to get it's starting to get better. Right? Like, I, I like knowing Florida. I feel like as well as I do. And everyone knows that like, you know, Miami is like a Mecca for electronic music. but but you know, Orlando is super international as well. And Orlando's got a ton of, a ton of electronic music, great electronic music and great artists that come out of there. But, I feel like Tampa is starting to start to bleed over there. It's not it's not as strong there, I don't think, as it is in those other two cities.

Danny Quest 00:03:39  But, it's interesting to watch this dynamic because I feel like the, the influence of South Florida is creeping north, and you can just kind of feel it like Tampa has changed since I was there when I was younger. And every time I go back I'm like, it feels a little more Miami than it.

General Moses 00:03:53  Did five.

Danny Quest 00:03:54  Years ago, you know.

General Moses 00:03:56  Right. Well, I mean, I think for for those who aren't familiar with 4 to 2. You might have to even just within what you said, define the difference between North, central and South Florida. Because I remember when we were there, I didn't realize just kind of the once you're in Florida, that is a big difference even between those three.

Danny Quest 00:04:15  Sure, sure. And, you know, the more the more that I travel amongst the United States, the more I feel like each state is a different country. That's how different it is and what they need to say. It's so eclectic. especially somewhere like California, New York, you know, Florida, they're just they're so eclectic.

Danny Quest 00:04:33  But, anyway, so, so when I was, when I was younger and I was playing drums and I was in these different bands, and, Florida has a really, you know, healthy music scene. So I feel like I got a lot of experience when I was in these different groups. just just what what a musician should, should try to focus on what? What what is it like to be a musician? You know, the struggle was the trying to, like, find gigs and and get your name out there and and all the way on the small scale of, like, inviting as many friends as you can do a show all the way to like, marketing yourself on a bigger level. Like, I feel like those are just lessons I learned, growing up and when I was, when I was in bands and stuff like that, and I started to creep into electronic music, I found electronic music and almost never looked back. It was it was just, I thought I loved, I thought I loved, you know, the rock music.

Danny Quest 00:05:25  I played like hardcore music, I liked all different things, but but when I found electronic music, it was like Game Over for me, especially a house. House was just like it spoke to me in a way that I've never seen any other genre speak to me, and I just like a hundred miles an hour in that direction, you know what I mean? I was I was locked in after that.

General Moses 00:05:45  I love that man. It's I'm sure, a relatable story for a lot of us in different ways. But for you, playing in all those bands as a drummer. Do you remember, like, the one moment where you were like, this is what I'm doing?

Danny Quest 00:06:00  Like, as in, like music, like like saying like, oh, like I want to do musical rhythmic. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

General Moses 00:06:07  But there, there had to be that transition from rock or, you know, being a drummer to deejay. Where did the electricity. Yeah, figuratively and metaphorically. When did that happen? Yeah.

General Moses 00:06:20  Yeah.

Danny Quest 00:06:21  Well, I want to start with, since I was a young kid, I feel like being being like a musician was my dream, like, you know what I mean? Like, I can I remember that from, like, being like, you know, seven, eight, nine years old. Like, that's what I knew. I want to do. I know what capacity was going to be in. And then I think in like 2011, I went on this trip to Ibiza with my mom because I was begging. I wasn't really like, you know, I wasn't really old enough to go with a friend group at that point. So I was like, I was like, oh, like, like we're going to do this trip. I've never been to Europe before. And I was like, we have to go there. Like, that's where we have to go. I'm like, my mom went with me and we went to like privilege and we went to Pacha. I saw Tiesto at Privilege and it was awesome.

Danny Quest 00:07:02  I saw David Guetta at Pacha and I was, I was, I was on the flight back in my headphones and I was like, I'm going to do this. Like it was like it was solidified after that. It was just it was a crazy experience being able to be there. And then also like being there with my mom was like, it was just awesome. You know, it was just such a like unique thing because everyone goes there at parties with their friends. But I was like, just so, mesmerized by that scene that like, I just, I remember how important it was for me to do it, like, right when I got home, you know.

General Moses 00:07:37  Well, that era, especially in America, I remember that's really when it kicked for me too. Is that 2010 to 2013 window?

Danny Quest 00:07:49  Was so huge, right?

General Moses 00:07:51  And you know, Skrillex paving the way, I think, for at least for me personally, my my entryway was like a lot of I still feel like a lot of younger people in electronic music, they get sucked in through the dubstep.

General Moses 00:08:01  And so that's where it started for me. And I just think, like, you were on a visa in 2011 with your mom, which is dope.

Danny Quest 00:08:08  Haha. Yeah.

General Moses 00:08:10  That's like that's seasoned well. Marinated a house music scene compared to America where, you know, we, we were we were just learning how to how to do it here. Totally. So so what what were like some of the biggest differences you noticed from a place that's existed for a much longer time compared to the US, that was so green at that time?

Danny Quest 00:08:32  Well, that's a good question. And I and I feel like, I remember enjoying, you know, like I remember enjoying like, Roscoe and Skrillex in their own capacity where like early on, I was like, I was like, oh, yeah, like that type of dubstep was really cool. And obviously Skrillex is, in my opinion, the best ever do that. but I, I kind of like, made it a point to seek out like House because like because I remember like there was like albums like like like David Guetta, like One More Love and like things like that, which like, really I was like, oh, this is so like this, are that organic? Like melodic house sound was just so cool to me.

Danny Quest 00:09:11  And I would, I would buy these CDs from like online that like you could only get like from Europe. So like I was like that was like kind of my, my pathway. Like I knew I wanted to seek that out. And I think that's why I went there in the first place, because I was like, I was like, I want to see this authentic, you know, to me, I thought it was like really authentic, like style. You know, we had I remember going to my first EDC, like for EDC or Orlando and like, yeah, you have all the big room and the and the dubstep, but like the underground stuff was what really was like catching my catching my attention. And I feel like in somewhere like Ibiza or even Europe, it's like underground is more main room, you know what I mean? Than than it would ever will be in the US. And it's now obviously it's a lot different, but like at that time it was like, you know, the people that you knew were Porter Robinson and Tiesto and you know what I mean? Like that.

Danny Quest 00:10:06  That's kind of it. Like no one really knew like tech house artists at that time, because tech House at that time was so good. Like, it's just like, you know, it's it was so, so good. so yeah. So I thought that was really interesting that that, you know, even at that age, I was like, I just had to I just was drawn to it, you know.

General Moses 00:10:23  What do you remember? that's cool that you were buying CDs. Sounds like when your career as a DJ started. So tell us about like, your first few gigs. Those are the ones, you know, never forget. Right. So.

Danny Quest 00:10:36  absolutely. I mean, I just remember, how excited I was, like, I still am so excited for shows. I love playing shows. My favorite thing in the world. but I remember I got my first gig when I was, like second, second year in college, and I got to do like, this, like, fraternity thing.

Danny Quest 00:10:54  And it was just like during the day for, for football game, you know, and which that.

General Moses 00:11:00  Is, that's a religion where you went football games.

Danny Quest 00:11:03  Oh big deal. Yeah. Yeah. So you know, it's cool, it's cool. It's own. Right. Like I felt like lucky like be able to do something fun like that.

General Moses 00:11:09  And I just thought my son and I, we have a, a picture of us in front of Doak doing the like the. That's awesome.

Danny Quest 00:11:17  Yeah, yeah, yeah. I mean, my, my dad went to Florida State, my mom, which is Florida State. So I was, I was, taught as a, as a young boy, the Florida State fan. So it's a it's in me and I, you know, I just love the culture there. It's really great. Yeah. but yeah, man, I it's I guess that was before, like, when you get your first DJ gig, like, I don't know about you.

Danny Quest 00:11:38  I never really had any. I was a DJ before I got into production. Like I have the Tiesto path, like I was a huge for a long time before I got into production. So like, I didn't know what editing a record look like. I didn't know, like what cue points really were that that time and also the equipment was so different. So it was like, you're really like you're really like throwing the deep end. I think like starting DJing at that time, were.

General Moses 00:12:02  You were you were you introducing that? Did you feel like you were introducing that style of music to your friends at the time, or what were you playing? Yeah, yeah.

Danny Quest 00:12:11  Yeah, I remember I was playing like Afrojack, bounce, little Kitty, which was like the weirdest record of all time. And like, I would have girls at pre games being like, turn this off. Like what? Like turn this off. You know what I mean. Like I remember getting that all the time because it was it was so weird to play it at that time that people didn't recognize it.

Danny Quest 00:12:30  You know what I mean? It's like if you play, you know, electronic at a college party now, it's like, oh, that's the staple. But like playing electronic at a college party in 2010 or 11, 12 1112. Like like, yeah, maybe they knew some stuff, but like, they were like, they weren't into it, you know what I mean? We were just curious, just getting going. So like, they're like, what?

General Moses 00:12:48  What's wrong with you? Why do you like this stuff that has no lyrics?

Danny Quest 00:12:51  Yeah, yeah. They're like, this is weird. Yeah. Weird machine music, I don't understand. So, that's that, that had to be a big adjustment. And, there was only 2 or 3 guys really in that, that whole scene pushing it at that time. So it was like it was such an eye opener. I think for a lot of people.

General Moses 00:13:10  Where do you feel like from, from there to building out your brand? Where did you first start to see some momentum pick up and maybe even, you know, promoters or venues reaching out to you saying, hey, we want you?

Danny Quest 00:13:23  Yeah, yeah.

Danny Quest 00:13:24  I started well, after I started deejaying in college, I, I moved to Orlando and, I worked in a in a sales role, and then I deejay, like, four nights a week. And the way that I did that is I went downtown and like Orlando and I would go Vinny, Vinny and be like, hey, I'll play for free one night. Like, if you like me, it'd be great to like, pay me and you think you can. I'll come back weekly. Like like that. That's what I was doing. Like just like you were not.

General Moses 00:13:51  You were not producing at this point.

Danny Quest 00:13:53  Not producing, still not producing. And, and, you know, I was like, making like 150 for a night and, but but it got me to understand, like, what it's like knowing a scene in a bigger city. You know, I think that's like a really important step, like understanding how the promotion works, how understanding how the booking works, understanding how to play open format and understanding how to play to different crowds all the time and different vibes and different like, I think it's such a good education.

Danny Quest 00:14:20  and then, my brother Cade, decided that he was going to move to LA because he's also an artist. He's a fantastic songwriter. respect the hell out of him. but he, he he does, like, more, electronic and R&B kind of kind of stuff. you could definitely check them out. It's, you know, K music, on Instagram and, yeah, he he moved to LA and asked if I could DJs and shows for him. And I was like, yeah. So I started flying out doing shows. And then, I met Trevor Dahl from, from Cheat Codes and, yeah, he's shout out Trevor Dahl, one of the nicest guys in the world. And he's really done so much for me. and he was almost like, he was he's a he's a mentor and almost still is to me. and he got my project going, and that's when Danny Quest was, like, born. And, then he and I were working together, and, and we did a, did a record called Not Safe for work.

Danny Quest 00:15:22  And, and it did really well. And it was really exciting to see, like, you know, me, you know, starting to starting to get into the production world only for a couple of years. But I, you know, had the experience of being a DJ. So I feel like having the ear is like way more important than the technical at any stage. You know, it's like it's like if they feel like it's like you can come in with a good ear and you can over time learn the technical part. But, I feel like the other way around doesn't, can't produce, total quality at times, you know? Right.

General Moses 00:15:57  No. It's such a relatable journey. I think for me, like, I, when I growing up, I played piano. my dad grew up playing the Congos and bongos. And you have the background as a as a drummer. And I'm sure you see things especially probably even more vividly as time goes on in production world where that's now that foundation is like overlapping into your creations.

Danny Quest 00:16:23  yeah. Totally.

General Moses 00:16:23  Totally. I want to say something because you actually, in a way, you read my mind there on the cheat codes thing because I, I saw a video that you posted. And if this is House of hustle. If we're not at this level yet, that's okay. But what would be cool is like, as people are watching this, if we could clip to this video. So this is me praying and hoping that when I do this, we're going to go to the video of Danny I'm talking about. Yeah.

Speaker 3 00:16:45  Okay. But they might want to know what's coming tonight. We're gonna bring him on stage. We haven't told them that. We're gonna bring them on stage. That's crazy. You being here, bro. You're wondering if you would do us honors. Joining us on stage did not think it is possible to be doing this. You know, it had to be dramatic. That's like, don't tell them we're gonna kill them.

General Moses 00:17:07  Okay. We're back. And if not, whatever.

General Moses 00:17:10  But what I love about it, I can.

Danny Quest 00:17:11  Send you stuff too. I'll. I'll send you some. Anything you need.

General Moses 00:17:13  So there's one where they were like, yo, do you want, do you want to come on stage with us or something? And you immediately look.

Danny Quest 00:17:20  Through your shirt. Ha ha. Let's go. Yeah, yeah. Because like, I, you know, I've played like a lot of shows with them and we have three records together. So, and I've done remixes. And, there's times where they'll do these, like, you know, they're doing they're doing huge gigs and, and they'll want to do our song together on stage. And like, I've been able to do like, like Ultra Croatia and Ultra Miami and EDC Las Vegas and, and that one specifically was at the Kia forum and we had no, no conversation previously about me performing with them. and I was just hanging out with my boys because, you know, we're great friends. And then, they're like, they told me about it.

Danny Quest 00:18:03  And I guess they wanted to like, get it on film, but that's just. That's just what I do, baby. I'm pumped. I'm pumped up all the time. So I was like, so excited. And then I get out there and it forms just like, like massive, you know? So, it's really a big shout out to those guys because they always, they always like, take me out for some of those big ones. Just great.

General Moses 00:18:22  Well, I just I really hope we can find that video. And if not, we'll just link to it in the show notes so people can go see it. It's a testimony from my viewpoint of your character. That for.

Danny Quest 00:18:32  You? Thanks.

General Moses 00:18:33  Just be ready to just go like that.

Danny Quest 00:18:35  Heck yeah dude.

General Moses 00:18:36  There are a lot of people that are not built like that, you know? So shout out to your mom and you know everyone that we are.

Danny Quest 00:18:42  Yeah, I'm gonna let her know she's gonna. She's gonna watch this anyway, so she'll see.

General Moses 00:18:48  Mrs.. Mrs..

Danny Quest 00:18:49  Hey, mom. but. Yeah. No, they're just, you know, they're really great guys. And, I definitely, like, want to give them a good shout out because, you know, they're, they're a big reason why I got momentum and, and, you know, a big lesson that, that maybe some of the listeners might want to know is like, it is it is an important it's it's an important thing to kind of like, find someone that believes in you. That might be like a step ahead of you, that can that can teach you some things, bring you in, like be your support system. sometimes when I see other artists they make, they make the biggest gains by being backed by somebody, you know, like. And it's not an easy thing to do. And sometimes it happens by chance. Like with me, it happens by chance. A lot of it's, you know, by chance. But you also like want to make sure that when that time comes that, that you have the talent and the enthusiasm and the work ethic and, and that will be an awesome combination that I think that will skip some steps for you, you know, 100%.

General Moses 00:19:47  And yeah, I mean, I just find it I look at my journey and even how we initially got connected, like I remember the fact that and we haven't created anything yet. Maybe we will maybe want whatever.

Danny Quest 00:19:58  But we got some, we got we got some stuff with cooking. I'm not worried about that, but just.

General Moses 00:20:04  The fact. And maybe you can remember that that moment for you to. I'm, you know, I'm sitting there looking at my DMs, I'm like, holy shit. Like Danny Quest. Just ask me for music. Like, wow.

Danny Quest 00:20:15  Heck, because because I love your music. And and first of all, I appreciate you even saying it like that. I, I really believe that, like, I'm just get excited with people that I really f with, you know, I don't know the f word here, but that's what I mean. That's what I mean. You know, like, I, I really I really love your music, your style and that's, that's it for me.

Danny Quest 00:20:37  Some people when they want to collab, it's about A, B and C for me it's just like, I think you're cool. Shit. You know what I mean? Like that's it. That's, Yeah, that's that's from my heart, you know what I mean?

General Moses 00:20:48  It's mutual. Mutual. Appreciate it. And I know before we got going, dude, we have for everyone tuned in right now, we have, like, a list of 30 just absolutely badass questions that I don't think we're going to necessarily get. Get to all of them today, because all these other questions keep coming up for me. Like, I want to just zoom in on what you talked about from a connections perspective, because, sure. from my journey, for example, like the real linchpin was getting into the tool room circles through the Tool Room Academy, and that just opened the door for networking. and I'm sure you've had many other people similar to cheat codes along the way that have played a similar role. But I just want to take a moment for you to maybe just drop some wisdom on some of our viewers who are looking for that one connection, who could change everything for them.

General Moses 00:21:39  How would you say you go about sourcing that initially? Like what was it for you? Like, how did you guys how did you and what was his name again from.

Danny Quest 00:21:46  Trevor, Trevor Dahl.

General Moses 00:21:48  How did you like how did you guys first meet and how do you recommend other people go and do something similar?

Danny Quest 00:21:54  so, you know, we we met through I met him through my brother because they went on tour together back in the day. And and Trevor asked K to move out to LA and room together like they were sharing this like, bedroom with two to twins. Right? The smallest ones. Yeah. Like there's that. Was it like I'd go visit them and whatever. And then we made a connection through that way. But, that's just one specific example. Like, you know, Trevor is one specific example, but I think this applies to other connections I've had too. But it's really it's really about overcoming your fears sometimes. Because sometimes I can, at least for me, you, you, you feel like, oh, I hope something comes to me, but like, it's not going to come to you and you have to like you with two room academy, you have to put yourself actively in circles.

Danny Quest 00:22:42  Sometimes those circles aren't going to be fruitful, but that's okay. You're not going to regret meeting somebody or making a connection. But if you do that every week and you try to make a connection every week, you're going to land on gold. And not because you're looking for connections, you know, to use somebody for theirs. But it's really important to make sure that you are social and you try to do your best to reach out to people you think are cool. And sometimes you're going to get shut down and it's going to feel like trash, and you're going to be like, I'm not doing that again, but you got to do it again, you know? And, and, it's it's it's hard to it's hard, I think for us as musicians. And you're a very social guy, but not all these not all musicians are. Some people are really introverted and that's like a very big ask for them. But if you're dedicated to pursuing this career, it's such a big key and it's just like you have to do it and and do it over and over, even though when you get no's and that's just sucks.

Danny Quest 00:23:40  But it's just it's so important, you know.

General Moses 00:23:43  Oh, absolutely. I mean, that's that's what will propel you forward. And I think definitely one thing I'm personally excited about, with working with Hustle Hustle now to is getting people even like yourself, like I've seen you on a on a few podcast, but man, there's some really talented people out there who have like zero to no interviews and tons of fans and followers that would love to just hear five minutes of what's going through that person's head. So, on that note, keep in mind if you ever come across, you know, a DJ producer that you really like that you'd want to hear more from just, you know, send the referral on over so you can get them on the show.

Danny Quest 00:24:22  Absolutely. I've got a few in mind, actually. You know, that's one of my one of my favorite parts of being in our business is that, like, it's really exciting to, you know, whenever you're whenever you're focused on your stuff and you know, whatever, and you're doing shows and blah, blah, and you meet somebody that you really connect with that maybe, you know, doesn't have a ton of traction or whatever, and you're just like, oh, like, this is it like, for example, like like, you know, there's guys that I from back home that like, I've been playing with for years that I'm like, these guys are superstars, you know what I mean? Like, they're superstars.

Danny Quest 00:24:58  And it's just like, any, any chance I can, like, team up like I always do, but it's like, it's such a cool thing, you know? Like, there's so much, there's so much good talent all over the place.

General Moses 00:25:06  What what is it like for you going back home? Meaning? I'm sure there's people that you grew up with that didn't, you know, just didn't think that you were going to get to the level that you're at now, are you? When you come back to town or people are like, oh, da is back in town. Do you ever do shows in Tampa? Like what's.

Danny Quest 00:25:27  That? Yeah, yeah. I mean, like, you know, whatever. Like, I think my, my friends, like, are so supportive and so great and like, so nice to me. And I never really look at it like, oh, you know, like like, man, I'm going crazy far or anything. Always thinking like, I'm just I'm just trying to do it.

Danny Quest 00:25:45  I'm trying to like every like I'm just so focused on like like stay in it, stay in it, stay in it. And it's really cool. Sometimes I look back and be like, wow. Like I'm. I'm still here. I feel like, you know, some people's metrics are like, you know, are you playing Bonnaroo main stage? But also you have to be proud of yourself as a musician to be doing music like it's hard. It's a challenge, you know? And like when I go, when I go back home and I get to see my friends, I love updating them. They love like asking me about what I'm doing. And like, if I do shows at home, like everyone comes out and supports, just like so fun for me. Those like probably my favorite times. Like, I don't get to play like Tampa a ton, you know what I mean? And that's like, when I do, it's like, you feel so much love and it's so great.

Danny Quest 00:26:26  And it's also a cool check in for me personally because it's like, you know, like where we are, we're like doing fun things. Like, I wanted to be deejaying and like, we're doing it, you know what I mean? So that's that's always like, really special, I think.

General Moses 00:26:38  Gotta be. Yeah. Gotta be. let's talk about your Scarface connection.

Danny Quest 00:26:43  Oh, yeah, I so, so yeah, the Scarface is, it's it's such a specific, taste for, I guess, like, like, you know, as, as a musician and for musicians listening or artists listening, they'll they'll definitely understand where I'm coming from. But, there's so much to a brand, you know what I mean? Like, there's so much like, besides the music, even though the music is central, the most important and the thing that's going to ultimately propel you forward. I think there's other things about a DJ project or an artist project that need to be thought about. And, I think when I think of like the visual brand or like what I'm trying to, like, have people, relate to me or like, kind of like think like, oh, if I think Danny Quest, I think this I just kind of picked that 80s Miami vibe, especially the Scarface thing, as my thing is, I think that's cool.

Danny Quest 00:27:38  Like, I think that the movie Scarface is it's my favorite movie one, but it's like, I think that whole vibe is cool and I just like thought like, oh, well, if I really like it, and then I make that kind of like my visual brain, then it'll be authentic because I think that's what's dope, you know? So like, I just, I always like, loved hot weather, tropical vibe, like like I just think it's I think it's really cool. So the Scarface movie is really like a, a blueprint of, like, my visual brand. Yeah. Dude. Branding.

General Moses 00:28:08  The branding, you know.

Danny Quest 00:28:09  Yeah. And and, you know, you never know, like, what's going to connect or not connect and like. Yeah, like it doesn't seem like ultra creative on its face, but it's like, I don't think it has to be because I think it's I think it's great. You know, and to have something that you can align with or uses a blueprint I think is great for consistency.

Danny Quest 00:28:30  me with my, my red hair, you know, I've been having this for 5 or 6 years and, and it's the stupidest thing ever. It's so simple, but it's effective. And people are like, oh yeah. Yeah. Like I definitely remember you. I've had like, I've been playing in places like Ohio and security guards coming to be like, oh yeah, I remember you from last time just by that, you know, I mean, it's like I think like the Scarface thing and the and the red hair thing is just what I picked to be associated with. And, it sounds it sounds like it can be, like, oversimplified, but I also think it can be effective to, you know.

General Moses 00:29:02  No, I mean, branding is so powerful. my background is, I guess, a little bit similar on the business side of just now really getting into music. But I come from like a sales, sales, marketing and branding background and it's just so critical. And I think it's one thing I'm sure you would agree to some extent, like a lot of artists just underestimate how powerful all of that is getting started.

General Moses 00:29:28  And so to see that it seems like you figured that out quickly is, is really cool. The big question is, is the hair ever going to change colors?

Danny Quest 00:29:37  Yeah. Well, you know, short answer. No. has it changed colors before? Absolutely has. During during Covid, I went all over the place. It was a weird time for everybody, so I had to I had to change it up a little bit, but it's it's definitely staying that way. It's like that on my driver's license and, Yeah, man. Keeping it red, baby.

General Moses 00:29:56  Yeah. What what what was what was the experience like for you? moving out to California, moving out to LA in particular for the first time. It's. And, you know, my wife's Canadian, so I've even kind of seen how a lot of us cities are viewed by Canadians and don't just throw out travel, right, like L.A. and New York. They are glorified cities. And when people get there, it's like, wow, I'm here.

General Moses 00:30:20  And so I'm sure you at some point on your journey experience that. What's it like going from that to like being now like, oh yeah, LA is my backyard. I live here now. Like, what do you feel like you've just learned through that whole process?

Danny Quest 00:30:33  I think that's a great question, because I think that moving here was such a huge part of my journey, and it was such an eye opener. I come from a place that, like in Tampa, where, like within Florida is considered a big city. And I've been to smaller places in Florida where people think living in Tampa is the big city. And like I thought, that concept is really interesting to me because like, Tampa now seems like just such a smaller scale where it used to feel so big and like when you move to somewhere like Los Angeles, that is so massive, you kind of move here feeling like such a small fish and you're like, wow, this is intimidating. It's awesome. It's it's like. It's like everything they say in the movies, you know? And you're like, trying to take that all in in the first year, and you're like, wow, you know, it's so exciting.

Danny Quest 00:31:24  But, I think my biggest takeaway from living in a big city like Los Angeles is that, like when you're going to support somebody EP release or you're like going to, you know, the bar down the street or you're going to this restaurant, you're just among people who are doing similar things to what you're doing. And if you go to I think like an EP release is a great example. if someone does an EP release, maybe in a smaller city, you might get the musician and some of their friends and family here. When you go to an EP release, you get the head of this record label, you know, A&R for yada yada. Then you get, you know, someone's publicist and, and these are like every time you go to these things, you're, you're like ten exiting your connections. And that was like a big takeaway is like, oh, you wouldn't get this if you weren't here. And people like to make the argument, we got the internet, you can do anything anywhere, which I agree, and it's the best convenience.

Danny Quest 00:32:22  but I don't think that it replaces the in-person, connection sometimes. And, you get a lot of that in a big city, you know, especially whenever I visit New York and go to show there it's the same, same deal, you know, and I think it's I think that's very valuable just to have that, you know, kind of thing. And, and, and you and you learn a lot through how these people operate and how, how their, their work life balance operates. And, it's very motivating. It's very motivating to see all these people doing so well in all of these creative fields. When you're just doing your best, try to keep up. It's very like it's very exciting. You know.

General Moses 00:33:04  It's. Yeah. So I mean, growing up in Cleveland, Ohio. I remember probably up until about the age 22. you have you have this mindset, especially when it comes to sports. It's like Cleveland against the world. Like. Like, yeah, yeah, yeah for sure.

Danny Quest 00:33:18  Yeah yeah yeah.

General Moses 00:33:20  You travel around a little bit and you go, damn. Like there's so much more out here.

Danny Quest 00:33:25  There's so much more. Yeah, there's so much.

General Moses 00:33:27  Someone who who stays there, they'll they'll just, they'll just never get it. And that's cool. Like, that's just how it is. Yeah. But, yeah, I feel in particular the way you're describing, man, every time I go to New York City and I'm, I'm walking through where, like, wherever Brooklyn, Manhattan, it's like, whoa. Like I'm in, I'm in the jungle right now. Like, this is.

Danny Quest 00:33:47  Yeah. This is. Yeah, yeah.

General Moses 00:33:49  You know.

Danny Quest 00:33:49  It's it's that's and that's like what's, what's so great about the US in general. Like, you know, if you're just like looking at the United States and not Europe, it's like you have all you have all these areas and you have these big hitter entertainment cities for sure. But like as soon as you travel around, you just you just see how eclectic everything is.

Danny Quest 00:34:08  And if you don't and like you said, if you don't leave your town, like, you know, that's totally fine. That's like that's a way of doing it. But I do think that, like, you're you're limiting yourself to, to a state of mind that it can't you can't really be as open as, as you could when you when you are well traveled and able to see other things, you know. Yeah.

General Moses 00:34:31  I keep thinking I'm like, man, I got all these dope questions, but Danny keeps saying things that make me think of something else. Like you just said, well traveled. And what what was the first point in your career that you started seeing consistently? Like, okay, my music, my music is putting me on planes now. Like what? Just talk about that, that moment. I'm genuinely just curious because I'm not there yet.

Danny Quest 00:34:54  Yeah. Dude, I, I, I, I've, I, I've seen it through so many different, points of leverage like, when I started working with my brother Cade and deejaying with Cade.

Danny Quest 00:35:08  that was my first taste of doing music. You know, nationally and internationally. And I was like, this is. I felt so, so grateful is what I wanted to do my whole life. But, like, it's not Danny Quest. And and then I would, I would be playing as Danny Quest playing with cheat codes. Right. And like, I'd be able to, like, support them at the same deal nationally and internationally. I was seeing my music get like traction internationally and like that was a whole new experience. And then, probably around like 2019 maybe, I really saw like, oh, Danny Quest is getting booked. And my first entry was like, I was like doing the college circuit. And that was crazy for me because just like when I was in Tallahassee at Florida State, and I thought those college parties were like the shit, you know? And I'm like, oh, now I'm playing the parties. Like that was like, so exciting, you know what I mean? So that was probably the first time where I felt like, cool.

Danny Quest 00:36:06  Danny Quest was like stepping out on his own, where, like, before I was like, I'm. I'm playing shows because of this artist brand. Like, I'm able to do this because of this. And it was like such a different opportunity, you know what I mean? To, like, do it by myself.

General Moses 00:36:20  Right. Well I'm not. Yeah. I'm also wondering because I've seen since I've known you now. So probably, I don't know, over the last 6 to 12 months you've put records out that the branding looks like it might be an independent release. Are you are you self releasing, are you doing are you with a label like how.

Danny Quest 00:36:38  Yeah yeah yeah. Not not with a label and self releasing and do you, do you ever feel like, you learn a big lesson of the year, like as a musician? Because. Because. Yeah. Right. Like you feel like, you know, I don't know, I just get done with 20, 22 and I go, whoa, I'll do that again.

Danny Quest 00:36:58  2023. Oh, I'm gonna gotta do this differently. Okay, so like this. In 2023, what I learned is not to wait. Like don't wait on a label. Don't wait on a collab. Don't wait on, you know what I'm saying to schedule your music. Like so. So I have been doing this year is the the songs that I have signed to a label. Fantastic. Those will come out when they come out, but I do not let it stop my release schedule. So everything that's non label I'm going to do independently, which I've got actually like one one of my records this year that was independent, got on like operator, which is crazy. Like I don't even know how that happens. Like I feel like sometimes like those are so label like gate kept, you know, but so, like it got some good support and it gave me some confidence to be like, oh yeah, I should be doing this. Like so if I have a label release in February and March, then I'll do an independent in April, May, and then I'll do a label in June, you know.

Danny Quest 00:37:54  So so that's that's what I learned from last year is like not to wait because I. I waited for like a release date from a couple of big labels, and I was so excited about the release on those labels. and it gave me like a three month gap of no music. And I feel like, in today's day and age, it's really important to be consistent. So that was my big lesson from that.

General Moses 00:38:16  Thank you for sharing. No, I just something I was not thinking about at all. and my next question on that is just like, how are how are you doing it? Because in my shoes, I feel like all I've been exposed to is like something called tomb core. Like, yeah. Are you self releasing?

Danny Quest 00:38:33  So I, I've definitely really records on Tomb Core. I released records on Distro Kid. It's not the best. Yeah, it's not the best. I'm sure there's better ways to distro like, but it works for me, and I, I do everything myself, so it's just.

Danny Quest 00:38:51  It's just what I understand. And I have a of a system with it where I can do it quickly and it doesn't hold me back. And yeah, it's like, you know, nothing. Nothing magic.

General Moses 00:39:03  And like, as long I feel like it's the production quality and the consistency, consistency is there. It's like, who cares, let it rip. So when did when did you start realizing your production quality is kind of like and I'm sure there's, you know, there's always the journey to just get better and better and better. But when did you first realize like, oh wow, this sounds really good.

Danny Quest 00:39:26  so I definitely battle with, this classic thing that I think a lot of producers do is like, one day I'm like, oh, some trash. I'm so trash. And then like, the next day I'm like, oh, fucking killing it, you know what I mean? So, like, that's constant in my life. but I definitely feel like after the first five years, I had a lot of confidence in it.

Danny Quest 00:39:47  And, one thing that I feel like I made a mistake with in the past that I wish I didn't do to myself, is that like when I would when I get a record finished, I'd be like, this doesn't sound exactly like Mark night. Like, like the record doesn't sound exactly like Marc Night's record or Michael record or whatever. And that's not a good metric. You know what I mean? Like, I should have said, hey, this is the best record I've produced to date. Like, this is fantastic, you know? But like, sometimes my litmus test was like the most competitive dance records in the world. And I don't think that's fair to do to yourself. So new producers don't do that to yourself. Be proud of every state you're in. But I definitely felt like at the five year mark, things were really great. I was like, doing some remixes where I felt really comfortable and and to any producers listening right now, I feel like remixing with real stems is such a get in the gym with production kind of vibe, because it's like it's so I feel like it's such a great, It's just a great it's just a great practice, I guess, for producers.

Danny Quest 00:40:57  I learned really fast that way. You know.

General Moses 00:41:00  I want to personally hopefully what your take on on remixing is such a polarizing topic. There's some sure some people out there that'll be like, don't touch it. There will be some. There's some people who are like, yo, that that's the way to really do it, at least initially. So where do you, where where do you stand on remixes?

Danny Quest 00:41:22  I so, I think and this is, this is my personal take, I think that doing remixes is healthy in a part of the DJ world. I think that's a great thing. Like taking your buttons. It's like taking. Yes. And it's just like, you know, it's like, yeah, exactly. Right. Gotta stay healthy. But, it's also you don't I don't think you want to lean so much into remixes where you're known for just doing remixes. I feel like, you know, that's a little, A little too much in that direction. But that's just my personal.

Danny Quest 00:41:55  That's just that's what I. That's for me. I wouldn't do that. But some people make a great career out of it. Like like some people get paid lots of money to do that and go on. That's that's sick, you know what I mean? but I think, I think remixes are just a part of the, of the dance community. And like, such a big part of how things have always been that like, I think there's nothing wrong with it, you know what I mean?

General Moses 00:42:18  Yeah. What, what's your favorite remix that you've done and one that you want to do?

Danny Quest 00:42:28  they're actually my favorite mix that I've done so far is one that I just released called Pick Up the Phone, on Blur's label, the the artist's name, Isaac. I was just really proud of the production on that one and thought it came out really, really strong. I have done remixes in the past. what's really frustrating is when you do remixes and they don't, they don't come out. I did a remix for within, a couple of years ago, and it just gets to all the way to the finish line and they're like, oh yeah, we're really gonna we're only going to release one or whatever, you know, so that that happens.

Danny Quest 00:43:05  It can be frustrating, but I definitely love the one I did recently and in the future. it would be really exciting to do a remix for a major label with like, a major label artist. Like, like ideally if like Dua Lipa asked me to do a remix, I'd be so jazzed, you know what I mean? Or like, just do like a what? I mean, you know, Charli XCX or like someone who's like doing like, cool, almost like pop, disco pop dance stuff that like is known for their remix packs because like, obviously like, you know, Calvin Harris has done things like that and whatever, but but that would be like ultimate to do, like, a major label, like remix like that. That'd be really cool.

General Moses 00:43:47  What about, your one of your latest records? I don't know if you had any, new come out since I last saw. Party. Is party your latest?

Danny Quest 00:43:55  Yeah, yeah, party's my latest. And it's just like Beastie Boys.

Danny Quest 00:43:59  That's.

General Moses 00:43:59  Is that you consider that a remix or how does. I don't even know how that works. Like, I would love to kind of sample some of the classics like that, but I how do you do it the right way? Like, do you have to pay a fee or.

Danny Quest 00:44:10  Yeah. So here's here's how this here's how I've seen it. Sometimes I just like I feel like my my opinions will change when you learn new information, right. Like how? Like just when you go through this journey. when I first started releasing music, I was very much on the side of, like, if it's not properly cleared with the proper thing, I'm not touching it. Like that's how it used to be. And I have seen, especially in the tech house world, especially in the European tech house world, there's samples that are used all the time. Sometimes they're like, as long as the songs sometimes, or sometimes they're like three seconds And I see people just kind of like, roll with it.

Danny Quest 00:44:50  And, on this one, I'm rolling with it. Wow. So yeah. Yeah. And just. Yeah, just rolling with it. And, a lot of times I've seen, especially in the last year and a half, there's been so many artists that do that. And if the song goes that artists would be like, cool, you want to do the right, do this the right way. But a lot of times if you don't have the ability or like the team to like access these people, you don't have the option. So I'm not going to let that get in the way of me or releasing an idea, you know what I mean, right?

General Moses 00:45:21  I love man, so I've the way I've been trained is like kind of what you were saying, how you first started is like, just don't even go there because blah blah blah can happen. But I think what you're how you paint it is right.

Danny Quest 00:45:33  Like if it's it's it's not like it's not by the book. But I'm not saying to do that kind of thing the wrong way, but like, as DJs and like as people like who are in like we're talking about the remix thing, like that's just like repurposing, resampling, redoing as a part of, like kind of our M.O. and like, you know, like sometimes you have to push it a little bit like, you know, and I feel like.

General Moses 00:45:59  Yeah.

Danny Quest 00:46:00  Yeah, I just say I and I did that with this record.

General Moses 00:46:02  So it was just like, if the Beastie Boys are as cool as they appear, worst case scenario is like they reach out and say, hey, you know, we we want all the rights to this, but now you have a relationship with them, you know, and.

Danny Quest 00:46:18  And if that's like if that's how it goes, then cool. You know, say or it sits on my computer like I'm going to like and like we were talking about the don't wait thing, like, I've got these ideas I like, I want to put them out now and I'm going to do it like, you know what I mean? I, I, I really it really bums me out when I have a record that I'm excited about. And I'm just like waiting for the right label or like the right time of year or whatever. And it gets to two years and then it's stale. It's like, Now I got to get I want to I want to get these things out when I'm excited about them.

Danny Quest 00:46:46  And, that's what I did with that record. And for the rest of the year, I've got about five more releases and, and 12 for the whole year. So, the output with music is really great this year, which I'm excited about.

General Moses 00:47:01  What's the craziest gig you've ever played?

Danny Quest 00:47:04  craziest gig I ever played, actually, last year had a really great one. avant gardener and and, Brooklyn.

General Moses 00:47:12  I guess we need we need to know what defines crazy to. Right?

Danny Quest 00:47:16  Crazy as in, what is a big show like? Like, I would say, like people. Because, like, you know, I'm, I'm like, more in that, like, house world. So, like, the shows don't get, like, you know, like with Chico's, it's like they're used to playing these, like, thousands and thousands of people were like, you know, I'm more like in the intimate club vibe and like, you know, things like that. So be able to play like, avant garde with like 5000 people.

Danny Quest 00:47:42  Was pretty wild, you know? You know, it feels more, it feels more high stakes, you know? now, crazy as far as what amazing party vibe. I played in bowl. Croatia. And bowl is like this island that you can only get to by boat. And it was it was during ultra, ultra Europe. And, I got to get boat. I took a boat out there and then I got to play there, and there was like people in like a like a tree house and a gigantic dance floor and like, you're, like, on this island and beautiful weather. That's a good party, you know? Yeah.

General Moses 00:48:24  Yeah. I got, I haven't heard of, Bowl Croatia. So I'm like, I gotta look it up. Look it up here. Oh, yeah. Yeah.

Danny Quest 00:48:29  So so so yeah. Check it out. It's like it's not big.

General Moses 00:48:36  And so to get there, I'm just wondering what. Oh are you going to split. Probably if you get there.

General Moses 00:48:40  Yeah. Yeah. Nice. Add it to the bucket list.

Danny Quest 00:48:44  I think it's, club 585585. Maybe is what it is, but it's really sick. Oh, man. What a. It's a great venue. Absolutely amazing.

General Moses 00:48:56  I'm gonna look look that up right at the club as well. if you could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, who's dream dream collab right now.

Danny Quest 00:49:08  so I've been, I've been a mark Knight fan for 12 years. 13 years. I would say Mark Knight is like, he's just such a he's such a hero of mine. I've, I've, I've seen him, you know, 15, 20 times.

General Moses 00:49:25  What was the first Mark Knight record you ever heard?

Danny Quest 00:49:28  I think it was, All right.

General Moses 00:49:33  Oh, yeah.

Danny Quest 00:49:34  Yeah. All right, I think. Or, is.

General Moses 00:49:37  That a remix, like sterling voice?

Danny Quest 00:49:39  No, it's dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun. and then the other one, the other way I love to is, maybe the red face.

Danny Quest 00:49:48  I think that was the first one I ever heard the saxophone killer. and I think that was one of the songs that, like, kind of kind of took him off at that time. but he would definitely be my my dream collab. I think his taste is fantastic. And, one of the guys that I love seeing do well, you know, like, there's certain artists that I think have like, such great taste and it's awesome to see those people flourish, you know?

General Moses 00:50:12  Right. Yeah. I mean, and he's. Yeah, I'm with you. Like, I look up to him a lot as well from an integrity perspective. You know, he's a dad. He's a husband did I. Yeah. Yeah. By the way I see that.

Danny Quest 00:50:25  Yeah. Yeah. I'm. I got married and, December.

General Moses 00:50:28  Congratulations.

Danny Quest 00:50:29  And thanks so much. And, Yeah, I think that's a great point. It's cool to see him balance his family life and be as active on the road as he is like.

Danny Quest 00:50:39  That's a challenge. And to see him, like, jump over the pond, as they say, so many times a year and, like, still find time to be with a son and like, that's, like, such an inspiration for me because, like, you know, you're a family guy. I'm a family guy. Value family like that. I want that to be a part of my life. And sometimes with music, it seems like, quite a challenge, you know? And it can be and it can be, but it's it's cool to see how he does it, because I feel like he he does a great job.

General Moses 00:51:08  And I just like that he's, he's really big on kind of breaking the stigma that, you know, once you hit 30 or whatever like time to party. Party is over. He's like, we should be doing this until we die. It's kind of yeah.

Danny Quest 00:51:23  Yeah, yeah, yeah. I love that you brought that point up. I don't know if you're ever on TikTok and just, like, see, random comments, but there's definitely like a sentiment of like, like people go as crazy as, like, oh, like 25.

Danny Quest 00:51:35  Time to hang it up. Or it's just like, that's just like a wild thing to me. I feel like, especially your 30s. Like you're just like, had a time in your life that's so rewarding. And like, so you have so much energy and like, you know, I don't think that just because you're a certain age doesn't mean you have to not enjoy the things you love. You know?

General Moses 00:51:56  Exactly.

Danny Quest 00:51:57  Like, you and I love club music. Like I'm always going to love club music. I'm always going to love dancing. I'm always going to love going out. It's fun. It's what I enjoy. And I'm not going to let anybody shame me for like, doing those things after 25, like, you know what I mean? Like no way.

General Moses 00:52:12  Exactly, exactly. There we go. We're that's that's a movement. We just got to keep moving, people. So spread that message far and loud. What? maybe you shared this earlier, but who do you feel like you drew a lot of inspiration from as a child that got you to where you're at now? I know you mentioned drew, and that's that's cool that you.

Danny Quest 00:52:32  Haha. Yeah. I mean like, the ironic thing is, like, you know, how, like, how like, people will, like, comment on, like, dance pages and be like, they'll be like, what's the track ID? It's like Druid Sandstorm. Haha. Like, whatever. But like I really have that CD and it's like crazy. Like I had it like when it was out, like so, but like, you know, when I was a kid, I think most of my inspiration came from like, people like Red Hot Chili Peppers and Linkin Park and like, oh, that's cool drummer. Is that like really got me excited, you know? And like, I think, I think it, it relates to because like the rhythm section of a group or a band like is what house music is like. House music is a rhythm section, you know what I mean? It's just like the instruments from a band are organic and and this is electronic. And I think that's why I like electronic like so much is because it's such a cleaner sound.

Danny Quest 00:53:21  I really love that, you know.

General Moses 00:53:24  Yeah. What, what what about your like what is your sound from your perspective? What I've picked up on it is I think the branding makes a lot of sense with the kind of the Scarface vibe. Yeah, I and I think I saw you make a post one time, you're like, I got more dirty beats for you guys or something like that. And, you know what? I first found you through, the freak on Strangelove.

Danny Quest 00:53:49  Oh, yeah. Yeah, I really I like that record a lot. I'm like, I was excited about that one.

General Moses 00:53:53  There, Danny. Like, there are some songs that, like, no matter how many times you listen to them, they still slap and there's some songs that don't, there's some songs you got on your playlist. You're like, oh geez, I don't want to hear this one again, but I got to give it to you, man. I don't know how many times I listen to that record, but dude.

Danny Quest 00:54:10  That that means so much. I really, really appreciate that. I, I that one was really important to me too. Like, just like as a record because I got to do it on Strangelove and like, you know, like I said, you know, I, I totally look up to Mark night and he's like, he's like, you know, one of my heroes. And I feel like that was like having that song, like on tour radio and having Mark Knight like Say My Name and like introduce on the radio show. Like that was out of body for me. I was like, oh, like, you know what I mean? Like the coolest thing ever. Like, that happened at the beginning of this year. And I was like, that's just like, I'm good like the rest of the year. Like I'm good. That was amazing. You know? and if you ask, like, what my sound would be, I would think the freak is a good example of it.

Danny Quest 00:54:50  Like, I've always loved dark. I've always loved ominous. I always love epic. I've always loved groovy. And I feel like it captures a couple of those elements, but definitely my productions in general, like, I like those cinematic, larger than life type of moments, you know, like if I see an artist live or like, whatever. Like, I just love that that whole entire, like, vibe, you know, and then and then more so than that, like, what's in my heart and soul is groove, you know, like, I feel like groove is just, like, much more important to me than, like, a drop, you know? Like like I think groove groove is so important now in combination with one another. Like it's the perfect harmony, right? But like I love groove. So like Jay Tillis and that kind of music is just like super cool to me. Big five take a lot of inspiration from him, Marco Corolla, things like that these days, you know.

General Moses 00:55:49  So what about because there's now there's a bridge because you have a record out also that I like a lot called oxygen, which is oh yeah, this is quite far from the freak, but very vocal and actually oxygen. I would argue it's like something from what I know about cheat codes, I don't know all the records, but like that seems almost like something that they might even play at one of their shows.

Danny Quest 00:56:10  Yeah, sure.

General Moses 00:56:12  you know, we're always I feel like we're always encouraged as producers and artists and DJs to like, you know, get your sound, find your sound, stick to your sound. But sometimes you want to switch it up, right? So is that how you felt? Yeah, sure.

Danny Quest 00:56:22  Go ahead. dude, that's a that's a great question because, Sometimes. Sometimes I can get, like, self-conscious about, like, you know, oh, this is so different than, like, what I've been doing. And am I going to throw people off? And at the end of the day, it doesn't matter, I don't think.

Danny Quest 00:56:40  And it's like, it's cool to to test something that may be different. And that was a record I actually wrote with Trevor and and Melanie Fontana and Lindgren. back in four years ago, it was sitting and I was like, this has to get out. Like it has. It has to, you know what I mean? So like, that's how long that record was in play, like forever. And and it didn't it didn't lose shine written.

General Moses 00:57:06  Produced everything and just sat there like.

Danny Quest 00:57:09  Like done, you know. And and I had it like remixed like last year, but but yeah, it was, it was just like one of these things that I had such a powerful writing team behind it. And I just love the way it sounds. And and Melanie Fontana, the vocalist, was like a writer, the writer on the record. And she wasn't supposed to. Her vocal wasn't supposed to stay on it. We were thinking about like, oh, who are we going to have? We had other people who was pitched to that, like wanted to do it.

Danny Quest 00:57:35  And we were like, no, let's keep her vocal on because it sounded so good. but yeah, then I then I release a crossover record like that, and then I go right back to the club stuff, I think. I think it's fun to have the, the back and forth, you know?

General Moses 00:57:47  Yeah. Have you found yourself? And maybe this is just me, like, projecting because I've asked this on a lot of interviews. but I don't know. I feel like I see this trend with a lot of house music producers and DJs and tech house in particular. There's like this, this demon deep within all of us that wants to make, like, the dirtiest techno.

Danny Quest 00:58:07  Yeah. That's funny. Yeah. I mean, I have this I have a couple records like that, but I, I have one record called strange that I released, in 2022, and it's definitely a techno vibe. And I'm releasing another techno record in October near Halloween, which is perfect. so speaking of demons, but, yeah, I, I think that, like all true, real true ravers, have a techno.

Danny Quest 00:58:40  Yeah. Techno. Techno demon inside of them, you know what I mean? That, like, I actually, you know, I, la downtown L.A.. Speaking of, Los Angeles in the scene they have here, has this insane, after hours scene downtown. it's kind of hard to get to in certain areas, but once you get down there, you, like, see how amazing it is? And I played like a full techno set, with, Jason Rosenbaum, who actually manages Side Piece, but, and he's like, hey, you want to play this thing? It's gonna be dope. Like, we started like 4:30 a.m. or something, and he's like, but you gotta play techno. And I was like, I'm ready, because I always have, you know what I mean? Like, I listen to techno anyway, so it's like, I'm like to have the opportunity to play something that I don't normally play as awesome and, you know, been DJing for so many years, just like, let's do it, you know? So that's I feel like that's such a big part of anybody electronic music story like you know.

Danny Quest 00:59:34  Yeah, it's it's techno is great.

General Moses 00:59:36  That's cool. Yeah I feel the same way. And some someone who I really admire that I think embraced that like bridging that gap is Eli Brown.

Danny Quest 00:59:48  Oh bro are so good.

General Moses 00:59:50  And he seems like a really cool dude too. I've been I've been following him at least since like his tool room days because he had he had much more.

Danny Quest 00:59:57  So he used be Halsey. He's just he has his way more Halsey you know.

General Moses 01:00:01  Yeah, yeah. Him and a bigger name that I feel like everyone knows, which I think I didn't even realize till like, six months ago that high low is Oliver Holden's. You know, he he kind of went went that way too. So. Yeah.

Danny Quest 01:00:15  Yeah, I saw I saw Eli Brown I so I've seen Eli around a couple of times. I make it a priority to go to EDC Orlando every year. because, all my friends are from Orlando and I got a lot of friends from Orlando, and, one of our buddies will always works with Insomniac.

Danny Quest 01:00:33  We're always like, get us, get us passes so we can get going. And and I get in there and saw Eli Brown last year, and that boy puts on a show and it's like his new you know how artists artists will like find little experiment and try different things or like whatever. Right. He that's his thing. And it's working really well for me. It's connecting really well. And I think that's like why he's kind of stayed in that world. Because like when you see him live, it's real magic. It's like some real main stage, like high energy, good techno. And, he captures a vibe like like nobody I've ever seen. Very cool.

General Moses 01:01:07  And is he. Does he do, is it something about, like, maybe his light show or presentation that, like, stands out to you as well?

Danny Quest 01:01:16  It's, I think it's his, it's it's his main. He he brings, like, an underground sound to a main stage vibe. If that makes any sense. Like, he keeps things really tasteful and really cool, but they're epically huge, you know? And that's like.

Danny Quest 01:01:35  That's what I think we all kind of love sometimes is like when you see Carl Cox, like at a festival or like whatever, like, you know, at the megastructure at ultra, like it's like you're bringing such a, such a genre that's like meant to be experienced on, like such an underground level to like such a big world. And it's like, that's such a cool thing. I think that's great.

General Moses 01:01:55  What would you say? Do you have any, any rituals before you do shows? Do you have, like a pre-show ritual?

Danny Quest 01:02:03  yeah, I get nervous. Yeah. I mean like, you know, I.

General Moses 01:02:08  Go ahead, you know, I.

Danny Quest 01:02:10  Get, I definitely get nervous like, but I think of nerves as a, in a different way than I did ten years ago, when I was like, playing in bands and DJing ten years ago, I probably would have been like, oh, God, you know, I hope I do. Well. now now I look at nerves as I, I care about what I'm doing, and I'm excited to be here and I can feel it physically.

Danny Quest 01:02:36  And I think that's awesome, you know? So I try to flip it. I used to like, think of nerves, like negative. Now I think of nurses positive like like you're doing something you care about. You're putting yourself out there, you're challenging yourself, you know, and those are things that make me feel proud. so I would say that I don't really have any pre-show rituals, but, but I love the feeling of just about to play. That's that's my favorite.

General Moses 01:03:03  Yeah, man. There's, there's a speaker that I connected with once who, you know, he normally speaks in front of groups of, like, 5 to 15,000W, and he was about to go a.

Danny Quest 01:03:16  Lot of a lot of people.

General Moses 01:03:17  Yeah. Yeah. but he's about to go on stage, and I was backstage. I'm like, man, I'm like, do you still do you still get nervous, like, before you go on? And he was like, every time, like just.

Danny Quest 01:03:30  Yeah.

General Moses 01:03:31  Every time.

Danny Quest 01:03:32  Because that that's real. That's real. You know, like. Yeah, it just it is. I mean, I cut you off there, but I definitely think that if you're not nervous at all, maybe you're doing the wrong thing. Yeah. What I mean, like, or or maybe it's time to hang it up and change it up. Like, if I think it's. I think nerves are great, you know. Yeah. There's great.

General Moses 01:03:54  What, what would you say is like a time where you feel like, kind of. On that note, maybe this is the former self. Right? But did you ever come into, a show or a set and feel like you misjudge the crowd? And then how did you recover from that?

Danny Quest 01:04:10  Oh, yeah. Yeah. Like, that doesn't happen a ton. I feel like I've been like 2 or 3 times where like, you know, you get this like weird show or whatever. But it happened to me this year, and I got an offer to play in South Carolina at Clemson University.

Danny Quest 01:04:28  And, they wanted me to play like the opening night of this venue, but they they didn't promo it. They didn't do anything like nothing. And, and I just came in and I think they were under the impression that, like, oh, if we book an artist, like, it's going to be rage, you know, but like, you know, as you know, you know, part of throwing events and everything, you got to get the word out. Like, you know, if you don't get the word out, you know, you could have, you know, whatever Calvin Harris playing there, and no one's going to know, you know what I mean? So, so I got there and the the bar was, like, filled with more of, like, a country club, crowd, as you can imagine. so I took everything out that I was going to play and try to put in, like, more mainstream vocals. And that's still wasn't the vibe. They're like, no, electronically we don't like this.

Danny Quest 01:05:16  And oh wow, well, gotta finish my set. So. So you know, those those things happen like, you know, and you just gotta pretend like, like it's the best show ever and just put on a great face and give it everything you got. You know.

General Moses 01:05:30  That's pretty funny. Oh, wait. So do you have, do you have a manager or do you have an agent? Do you do most things yourself or what does that look like?

Danny Quest 01:05:37  So I, I have I have a managers that I'm working with out of Spain. I don't know if you're familiar with them with an Andres. He has a song called Freak Antonia. I'm working with their team right now. but we, are just on a signing records level, like, we're not, they're not, like, doing full service with me. We're, I book all my shows. I do all my day to day stuff. and I think part of finding the right team is to, like, start, start small, you know, like, I've worked with 3 or 4 different managers and have different experiences with each ones, and learn lessons with each ones or each each manager.

Danny Quest 01:06:18  And and something that I've learned at this point is that, you know, you want to just make sure that the fits right. It's not about having the manager having the right one. And, going with the manager just for the sake of help can actually be more of a time waster than it is to be efficient. so for anybody who is in that stage and they're trying to find the help, I know it can be frustrating doing everything yourself. I understand more than anybody how how taxing it can be and how exhausting it can be, but, it'll almost send you in the wrong direction by by being with a team. That's that's not right for you. You know.

General Moses 01:06:56  One thing that I always thought was so cool, and I played played college basketball for four years. I played overseas for a little bit and paying attention.

Danny Quest 01:07:05  That's sick. I never do that.

General Moses 01:07:06  That's cool. Yeah, yeah. Another another fun fact, which you reminded me of. you said it earlier, I think, where, you know, maybe you're reaching out to someone who's a few leagues ahead of you.

General Moses 01:07:16  And you, you say to yourself, like, am I? Am I worthy? Like, can I do this?

Danny Quest 01:07:19  Yeah, yeah, yeah.

General Moses 01:07:21  but, a cousin of mine, not first or second, but like distant cousin is Shaq. And so like, I've connected with him a couple of times, but every time I reach out to him, I'm like, should I hit him up now? Like, you know. Yeah.

Danny Quest 01:07:34  Exactly.

General Moses 01:07:35  But,

Danny Quest 01:07:36  Like, is this is this the right time? Yeah.

General Moses 01:07:38  Yeah, yeah. But, Oh, man. And you know what? Whatever I was going to say. There it it's slipped my mind. Maybe we'll come back to me. what were we just talking about before that?

Danny Quest 01:07:48  Talking about finding the right manager.

General Moses 01:07:50  Oh, yeah. Yeah. So, Ray, Ray Allen. I always thought that was so cool that Ray Allen v.

Danny Quest 01:07:56  Ray Allen.

General Moses 01:07:57  De Ray v Ray Allen was his own agent. I found that out. Wow.

General Moses 01:08:02  Oh, that's that's pretty cool. I don't know a whole lot of players that do, but I'm sure you know he's a boss, so that's cool that he's doing that.

Danny Quest 01:08:09  You know, I, I love that too. I love hearing that. I did not know that. And, I will be at shows or festivals and I will talk to some people that I think are crushing it. And I'm like, who are you with? And sometimes, like, you know, there's been times that you think that like, you know, unless you're with the right team, you're not going to get into A B and C, you know, but yeah, I'll meet you all the time that don't have managers and they're doing just fine. And it's like it's it's all case by case, you know, and what's right for you and, and, what you how you think you work best. obviously there are certain people that just have those kind of connections, and those connections are very valuable. But, yeah, it's not it's not a rule that you have to have a team, you know, like most people don't.

Danny Quest 01:09:01  And if I could say, like where I see things going, it's like That the artists really do have more power and the independents do have more power. And these labels that are self run are like getting playlists and like getting on top 100 like, you know, Beatport and like whatever. Like it's happening. And I think that probably freaks out the majors a big time. But like that's that's what's happening. And it's really, I think great. You know, in the position of being an artist.

General Moses 01:09:31  I'm pumped hearing that. Yeah. You know.

Danny Quest 01:09:34  It's cool. I like you know what I mean. It's like we have we have so many, so many tools like, like at our disposal. And it's like, you know, in a way things are less like, you know, gatekeepers and they've ever been and, you know, that's that's great for us. You know, it's cool.

General Moses 01:09:51  Yeah. Well, going back to, to bull, which I think you said 585 was the name of the club there that you played at.

Danny Quest 01:09:58  585. I think it's 585.

General Moses 01:09:59  Yeah, that that was it. I wanted to confirm that earlier, but I remember if I did. So shout out to to that venue. but yeah, they're amazing. It's cool you played there and I'm sure you've played like other places around the world. You talked about the eclectic ness of different US cities. Let's just talk like, what is it like playing to different cultures? For example, I remember just as a as a show goer, I've been to some big festivals in the US, not any EDC in the US, but I went to EDC Mexico City and I noticed it's amazing. It was, it was it was dope for sure. And it's like, you know, you're in Mexico City. It's like, you know, cool. But, the, the, the American and Canadian fans, I think probably most, most artists would agree. We're like, we're really good fans. Like, we're going to be jumping up and down going crazy.

General Moses 01:10:51  I noticed Mexico City, it was like there was a lot of people there, but not everyone in the crowd was going nuts. Like, yeah, like, you know, yeah, yeah, it's.

Danny Quest 01:10:59  Just a different you just see a different energy, right? Like, yeah, that's a that's a good point. so before we get into that, speaking of, Mexico City, it's one place that I would really like to play. And just in the last like three weeks, I have this one song called poppin with Space Rangers. if anybody who's listening wants to check it out. And, for the longest time, my son, that feeling has been, like, at the top of my Spotify. And this one just went all the way at the top, like, out of nowhere. And like, that's what's exciting about being an artist is sometimes you can release a song and just like nothing happens for two years and then it totally changes. This is a great example of that. All of a sudden, pop and goes all the way to the top, gets all these listeners, and it's like all Mexico City.

Danny Quest 01:11:40  I'm like Mexico City. I'm like, I got to go play Mexico cities. Anyway, they're gonna put that on the list. I gotta go play there right now. but but, yeah, I mean, I think what's, I think that's my, one of my favorite parts about, you know, our job and what we do is that, like, you get to experience different cultures and playing in different places is so rewarding. And, you know, I understand why artists get tired and touring and everything, but I also see, like, how could you ever complain? Because it's like, the biggest blessing in the world. and I feel like the farther I go, the more love I receive sometimes, like, I've played in like, Bali before in Indonesia and like, those fans are so happy, so excited. You're they're like so engaging. Like, I love playing New York, LA, Miami. Like it's my favorite thing in the world. But like, those fans can be jaded.

Danny Quest 01:12:36  Like when you play in those nightclubs and you're like, whatever. Like they've seen it all. Post Malone came yesterday and this person is coming tomorrow. You know, like they, you know, it's like, whatever. But like when you're in like international destinations, especially in smaller places, you feel so much love. Like I did a, I did a UK tour with, Chicos de Oro and Steve Aoki like long time ago. And when we were in these like small college towns in the UK, they were amped, like, because they don't, like get a lot of acts that come through. So it's like, that's like a huge difference between these big cities in the small cities. Small cities, like, you get a lot of love and that's like really cool.

General Moses 01:13:09  Yeah, yeah. Wow. well, I know, so our founder at, House of hustle. Patrick, I know you're listening right now. He's based in Cabo, so I'm sure you got some Mexico City's, connections for Danny.

General Moses 01:13:22  You heard that? Oh.

Danny Quest 01:13:23  Let's go, Pat. I'm ready. Dude.

General Moses 01:13:25  He's ready. Take the jacket off. Let's go.

Danny Quest 01:13:29  Kabul is not a bad place to live, man. I'm jealous. That's great.

General Moses 01:13:33  I was been there once, and, I've always loved San Diego's weather. I mean, and where you're at, too, it's, like, basically the best kind of the best consistent weather in the world.

Danny Quest 01:13:43  Oh, it's very. Yeah, we're lucky for sure.

General Moses 01:13:45  But I was shocked at how much Cabo is kind of like where, where you're at to just the whole Southern California, just very at least when I was there, blue skies, sunshine every day for like ten days in a row. Yeah, yeah.

Danny Quest 01:13:57  It's crazy. I mean, it's really crazy. We've had some we've had some kind of wacky weather like the last two years in LA where we got like a lot of rain. But like every year before that, I lived here like, it just wouldn't rain.

Danny Quest 01:14:08  And you're like, this is crazy. And like, whenever it rained, it'd be like a big deal. Like, oh, God, I gotta get cozy today. You know, I think, like, grab a blanket.

General Moses 01:14:15  Oh, yeah. Something.

Danny Quest 01:14:17  Yeah.

General Moses 01:14:17  And Floridians, man. Any, any any chance we go Fahrenheit here? But, you know, anytime it's dropping below 50, it's a chance to put on the the the hoodie and the sweatpants. Yeah, that's a great example.

Danny Quest 01:14:28  Yeah, yeah. In Florida, it's like it gets cold and you're like, oh, we gotta have a fire. Like I gotta do a fire. That's hilarious. But yeah, I totally understand both of those situations.

General Moses 01:14:37  What, what's it like? What's the European vibe? Europe. Well, you talked about the UK, but you played in Croatia. So I'm also wondering, are the people there? Is the vibe of the crowd different there and. And in what way?

Danny Quest 01:14:51  Yeah. it seems like to me whenever I've done anything in Europe, it's a, a different listener, a different type of partier.

Danny Quest 01:15:02  You know what I mean? Like, different type of club goer. sometimes, depending on what you're doing in the US and what you're doing Europe, it's hard to compare because if I'm doing like a college show with kids who are like 18 to 22, like you're going to have a different show experience, even if you do the exact same thing in a different country. Like it's just it's just different. but like the nightclubs in Europe, people dress very nice and they're always, they're always looking great. Where I feel like when you go out in the US, it's like everyone's, you know, more casual vibes. We're like, in Europe it's like more dressy. But, you definitely have listeners, and I like playing in Europe because I have listeners in Europe that like, appreciate music that, I enjoy a lot. you don't get as many requests. That's for sure. Okay.

General Moses 01:15:51  That's cool. That's good to know.

Danny Quest 01:15:54  yeah, the same thing that I was saying a few minutes ago. It's like when you, play in a different place and they know that you're from somewhere like, you know, the US or LA.

Danny Quest 01:16:03  I think they give you they're a little more patient with you probably, than someone who's local. And I think that's that's nice, too, because they kind of try to see what you're about before, before going crazy on you, you know?

General Moses 01:16:15  Yeah. How do you how do you manage requests?

Danny Quest 01:16:20  I think it I think it really. Okay. So, you know, different from like, ten years ago, I really be like, because I've done these open format clubs, and and you get requests all the time. And that that was kind of part of the job at that time. You know, like when I was doing those gigs, that's kind of part of the job. I went from being very attentive, listening, taking a request, and if I had it, I would absolutely play it, to times where guys would throw me $20 bills. And then I was like, awesome. And I was like, this is great. And I then it moved on to the paid request, which is awesome.

Danny Quest 01:16:52  And then when I'm doing more like big shows. Like if I'm like, you know, with like a guardrail and you're like, doing like a venue thing, and people are like, putting up things. I usually don't address them directly because it kind of throws me off my game a little bit, you know what I mean? and then then you have, the type of requester who gets like, right up in your grill, you know. Yeah. And those ones I think are best to just kind of have fun and continue what you're doing. because, yeah, you just sometimes taking the wrong request can definitely throw off the vibe of the room, right? You know what I mean? Yeah, that's to be careful.

General Moses 01:17:27  Because I, I to be honest, I have not done a lot of gigs throughout my career yet, and that's one of my biggest, one of the number one things I'm most intimidated about is when I do have to face that monster and what it's even going to look like, you know? Yeah.

General Moses 01:17:42  Because it's not.

Danny Quest 01:17:43  Fun. Yeah. To say no, you know, it's not fun. And it's like, I don't like, you know, I'll let someone down, but.

General Moses 01:17:49  But if so, if their rule of thumb is kind of they're all up, all up in your grill requesting something that's kind of like a a red flag, too. Just don't play that one.

Danny Quest 01:18:00  Yeah. I mean, like, let me give you a scenario that I have seen play out a few times. The room is vivid and it's it's amazing. Everything's cool. And you have like one person and their friend who want to hear this song that they used to listen to growing up. And it's like they want to make the two happy. Or do you make the 150 happy? And I think you got to go with the 150, you know what I mean? Right? You gotta you can't let that throw off the vibe you're building, you know? And like, that's just, that's just part of it.

Danny Quest 01:18:32  I think I've learned to feel more comfortable with, declining requests here and there, you know?

General Moses 01:18:37  Yeah, yeah. Where do you see, where do you see tech? Well, would you consider yourself tech house as your main focus or what's your what's your. Yeah. Go ahead. Yeah.

Danny Quest 01:18:46  Yeah I would say like, you know I'm tech house is like My sound. and while we're on the topic of tech House, I think that, it has become such a loose term, thrown around and sometimes, like, you know, like I was talking about tech House back in 2011, one of the CDs that I got, like, while I was in Abby's was a tech house CD that I still listen to. tech House has been around forever. You know what I mean? Like it didn't. Tech House didn't come on the scene when Fisher got popular. Like like tech house has been a genre, a great genre for a long time. And I think, like now when people talk about tech House, they they refer to those kind of things.

Danny Quest 01:19:30  I see it like a little differently. I see it kind of like as a subgenre of electronic, like trance or, you know, whatever. Like it's just it's a sound I like. And, there's different there's different ways to interpret tech House, but, I definitely consider myself that. And, house music as a whole has always been my my real passion. So anything under that house umbrella is is what I consider any question.

General Moses 01:19:55  Where do you, I guess where do you see tech House going in the next three years, like. Because personally, I think it's it's pretty exciting to see one how well Fisher has done two.

Danny Quest 01:20:08  Amazing. It's so good.

General Moses 01:20:09  Like, you know what James Hype is doing I think is probably a in my, in my opinion, a first for the industry. I can't think of any tech house people have just blown up like that. I don't know, I guess John Summit kind of fits in there too somewhere. But yeah, I mean, we're where do you see this, going moving forward, the industry?

Danny Quest 01:20:30  well, something that I've noticed and I think is a good indicator for the future is that, like, like tech house and club music, like in general, is so much more widely accepted than it was five years ago.

Danny Quest 01:20:42  and by that, I mean, as someone who's gigged for a while, you know, and when I talked about playing in college and stuff, like it's gone all the way from what the hell is this to like, this isn't that type of party to this is what we listen to when we're out. And I feel like tech house and club music are like, this is what we listen to when we're out. I haven't been to a party in LA and three and a half years, four years where they're not playing that. So that's kind of wild to me that like it's so it's just it's just known like, oh that's just that's part that's one of the things you could hear when you're when you're out of the party. I think that's great for the stability of the genre in the future. Yes, things are going to change. You can see things are, you know, really heavy in the Afro lane right now. And, and Latin tech house is really big and like that's like kind of what's like hot at the moment in that world.

Danny Quest 01:21:31  But like I think I think tech house and house is a genre is so much more of a, solidified like culture now than it was. Yeah. Do you know what I mean?

General Moses 01:21:43  And it just I think we're in such a such a good time to be doing this.

Danny Quest 01:21:48  It's it's such a good time to be doing this. It's such a it's such a fun time to be doing this. and to me, to me that it.

General Moses 01:21:57  Feels like that 2010 to 2013, classical EDM era like. But that's what that's what is happening now, you know?

Danny Quest 01:22:06  Right. Yeah. It's like you've got, you know, you've got these guys like, you know, Dom Dolla and John Summons, for like doing God tier things, like they're doing Madison Square Garden and headlining these, you know, Coachella and like, you know, like that's that's pretty wild that, like, we're at a place that, like, underground music is on the main stage. Like that's that's shocking to me. I remember when Fisher, you know, Fisher did like, with Chicago Lollapalooza and like, it was like.

Danny Quest 01:22:36  So we're not used to that because it used to be like, slander and these, like, you know, trap artists. And then now you're like, having Fisher play. You know, it's. Yeah, it's just different. You know?

General Moses 01:22:47  I forgot about that. There was that trap phase. There was?

Danny Quest 01:22:50  Yeah. Trap. Yeah. I think that was post post to 2010, 2013. Then it got 2014 and 2017, you know, slander and whatever we're doing. Great. they still are doing great.

General Moses 01:23:00  But foster dummies, is that it?

Danny Quest 01:23:02  Yeah. In RL grime and, you know, that kind of that kind of world. but yeah, man, I, I love that you asked that question. I'm excited for the future. I'm optimistic about the future. I, I love meeting other people in the genre. people like you. It's, like, so cool to see someone, like, as talented as you are, as passionate as you are, and have to say how good at this you are as well.

Danny Quest 01:23:28  I mean, you're a great speaker and a great facilitator. You're killing it. I mean, this is so exciting. I'm, you know, the whole podcast, entirely is going to do great. And it's it's cool to be a part of it. So I appreciate it.

General Moses 01:23:39  Man. Thank you. You're you're now a part of the, you know, the Dream Chasers. House of hustle Hall of Fame.

Danny Quest 01:23:46  Let's go. You know, it's exciting times, I love it.

General Moses 01:23:49  Have you? I'm actually. This is just a quick one, but I'm curious. Have you ever played in Brazil?

Danny Quest 01:23:54  No, I've never played South America. That would just be so fun. I've. I mean, I've never been one, and, Yeah, I just I see the parties that go, go on down there. And every single time I see a video, I'm like, you know, like, I get FOMO normally, but like, FOMO off the charts every time I see something there, you know?

General Moses 01:24:13  Yeah.

General Moses 01:24:13  I mean.

Danny Quest 01:24:14  Are you saying Mohawk like, like Mohawk doing the parties down there? It's like. Oh, like, that's that's real culture. Like it's it's dope.

General Moses 01:24:21  Yeah, yeah. I think just really South America and we were talking about it briefly there, but Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, there's some stuff that I see online too. I'm like, man, there's a lot there's a lot of people there having a good time. And that's one party's, one geographic area. I know, we've, we've been able to tap into a house of hustle to is is. So we've had a lot of Brazilian producers on the on the label. It's cool to talk about it as if it's like my label now too, right? I'm not getting to.

Danny Quest 01:24:51  Yeah, come on, man, you're on the squad. You know you gotta gotta represent. Let's go.

General Moses 01:24:55  But there we go. So, Patrick, we gotta get Danny to Brazil. In Mexico City. Putting it in your hand would be.

Danny Quest 01:25:00  That would be amazing. That'd be so amazing.

General Moses 01:25:03  Nice, dude. was. We bring this one down for a landing? you know, I guess we'll we'll end it on some wisdom here, right? So for DJs, producers, and really anyone in the industry, I'm sure you can relate. Like, I met some dope people in this industry already. Yeah, that don't even play or make music. They're just in it. so what is what is your golden nugget for someone, whether they're just getting started or maybe they're even beyond you? I'm sure you got something you could. You could spit here.

Danny Quest 01:25:29  Yeah, yeah. I like to I like to reflect on lessons I've learned most recently. usually. And, I think it's. You gotta. You gotta keep the faith with yourself. this year, if I learned a lesson, it'd be. It'd be that. Because, as a musician, as a producer, as an artist, this journey is long and dynamic. And most people, you've probably heard this before, I'm sure, many times.

Danny Quest 01:26:00  But most people, you know, view success as this, like, mountain that you're climbing. And yes, you are climbing a mountain, but you're not always going to be heading up. You're going to have a year that things don't feel as hot as they did. You're going to have months where you feel lost. And during those tough times, you have to even though you're telling yourself negative thoughts, you have to fight them like all the time and have the faith that you know what you're doing and you're in. You're excited about what you're doing. And and remember that things can be hard. But know that, like, you know, you're lucky to be the position you're in and you got to keep fighting forward. You know, that's my that's definitely my my $0.02 right now is is keeping the faith while things are hard because it's much more difficult in the moment than you think it is, you know.

General Moses 01:26:53  Yeah. Yeah, I feel.

Danny Quest 01:26:53  It feeling like, quit it. Like feeling like quitting is okay, you know what I mean? Like, I feel like that's like a shameful thing, like, oh, then why would you ever want to quit? That's that's that's life, you know, like, whatever.

Danny Quest 01:27:04  Like, but it's during those times that you have to remind yourself, you know, and and back your back yourself. Give yourself your own confidence and say, no, I got this. Like like I'm I'm stronger because of it. You know, those are, I would say some important things to remember.

General Moses 01:27:21  There's about 2 or 3 viral TikTok and Instagram Reels in that last two minutes there, folks. So get ready for that.

Speaker 4 01:27:30  Good I love that.

Danny Quest 01:27:32  that's good.

General Moses 01:27:33  That's good man. Thank you so much. for, of course, brother, you know your most valuable resource with us here today? Your time. What is the, you know, you guys, you can go Google Danny Quest, Spotify, Instagram I think Danny quest.com. Is that your URL?

Danny Quest 01:27:47  Yeah. Danny quest music. Com Danny.

General Moses 01:27:49  Question. Yes, sir. What's what's your preference. What's your number one way anyone tuned in right now to go follow up?

Danny Quest 01:27:56  I like I love someone hit me on on Instagram.

Danny Quest 01:28:00  Danny Quest, I am probably most active there. I, I, I feel like you can capture, my story there. The best, I'm most I'm most active with my updates there. but I'm on everything. If you want to check me out, please do. I love SoundCloud, I always really active with my SoundCloud, so check me out on SoundCloud I got I was lucky enough to visit the, the SoundCloud office last year and, they were fantastic. I love them as a company. So yeah, those are those are the two places I would want to highlight.

General Moses 01:28:36  I love that, and we can cut this out of the interview if it's not accurate, but I just remembered I talked to the team. I think we're going to do this. So guys, if you also go to House of Hustle limited.com right now and use the Code Danny Quest at checkout. It's going to be it's going to be a I think it's I think 15% is what we're going for 15% off.

Danny Quest 01:28:56  Let's go.

General Moses 01:28:57  Yes Danny quest all caps no spaces at checkout. and if we don't do that, then you guys won't see this part of the interview. But we'll see what we.

Danny Quest 01:29:06  Can do if we do. Danny Quest all capitalized. Let's go.

General Moses 01:29:10  Hell, yeah. All right. Danny, you're the man. Guys, go follow him. And remember, this is Dream Chasers, your home for house music. I'm your host, General Moses. We will catch you guys all in the next episode, remember? In all you think, say and do take it to the next level.