Soju Gang Talks Covid, Saintly Colab, Style And More..

by the partae
Where are you currently based? Melbourne   How did you first start playing music? Since I was a young kid - I come from a big music family, so when I was around 10 my father started teaching me guitar.   What's been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far? Covid experience at the beginning was rough as I had to properly isolate. Not so used to being on my own. But it’s been one of growth and learning about oneself as well.   Please share how you developed your eclectic style on the decks: I was a big party scene gal before I became a DJ; so I guess my development case from that experience of being on the other side of the decks. I could put myself in the shoes of those I’m playing for and learnt to have a better ear for the crowd. Playing sets that people enjoy make me happy.  Who or what influences your sound and personal style? I was raised by tv. I grew up on old reruns and movies from decades ago - not to mention having very young parents that loved oldskool rnb and hip hop. That had a lot of influence on my music and the way I dress.   Soju Gang was the Patron Saint of Bucket Hats for the latest Saintly Hard Seltzer campaign, how and why did this come about? Saintly Hard Seltzer launched a campaign leading up to Halloween & All Saints Day. I was dubbed the Patron Saints of Bucket Hats because I design them and love to wear them. I hosted a Halloween Trap DJ set on my Instagram and confession session stories on All Saints Day.  What is the Summer of Seltzer all about? Indulging yourself with Saintly Hard Seltzer!    Seltzers are having a huge moment globally and they have just hit Australia in time for summer. Saintly Hard Seltzer is delicious, with zero sugar or carbs, and has the most epic flavours including Hail Mango,  Holy Watermelon & Mint, Blessed Lime and Forbidden Pink Grapefruit.    What do you have planned for your upcoming Sunday sessions? A lot of sun and hopefully catching up with people I haven’t seen in months.   How have you managed to stay productive and creative in lockdown? Managed - not really. But I try to do what I can when I have the energy, making sure I’m not really pushing myself too hard.   Please tell us about how you started you streetwear line and what's been happening lately with it: I just finally decided I wanted to cement a vision I had for myself rather than always talking about it. I wanted to create a line for those around me to enjoy the things I enjoy in street wear; colour, comfortability, and a tool to create your own visual personality. Lately it’s been back in the works - had a set back this year with a fire burning up everything I had, so I’m back on the rebuild.   Top 5 tracks for this summer seltzer season? Kobi Spice - Shakin Ass Lauryn Hill - Ex Factor Mulatto - Bitch from da Souf Meg thee Stallion - big Ole freak Genuwine - Pony (Some are old but summer classics) What do you like to do away from music? Just enjoy others presence. I’ve missed being around people.   Who are you listening to at the moment? Lot's of Indigenous artists like Nooky, Tasman Keith, Barkaa, Kee’ahn and Mo’ju  What's planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021? Just to get back to seeing family and friends.   Favourite food and place to hangout? Korean fried chicken - Gami   https://www.instagram.com/soju_gang https://www.instagram.com/saintlyhardseltzer
Where are you currently based?
Melbourne  
How did you first start playing music?
Since I was a young kid – I come from a big music family, so when I was around 10 my father started teaching me guitar.  
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?
Covid experience at the beginning was rough as I had to properly isolate. Not so used to being on my own. But it’s been one of growth and learning about oneself as well.  
Please share how you developed your eclectic style on the decks:
I was a big party scene gal before I became a DJ; so I guess my development case from that experience of being on the other side of the decks. I could put myself in the shoes of those I’m playing for and learnt to have a better ear for the crowd. Playing sets that people enjoy make me happy. 
Who or what influences your sound and personal style?
I was raised by tv. I grew up on old reruns and movies from decades ago – not to mention having very young parents that loved oldskool rnb and hip hop. That had a lot of influence on my music and the way I dress.  
Soju Gang was the Patron Saint of Bucket Hats for the latest Saintly Hard Seltzer campaign, how and why did this come about?
 
Saintly Hard Seltzer launched a campaign leading up to Halloween & All Saints Day. I was dubbed the Patron Saints of Bucket Hats because I design them and love to wear them. I hosted a Halloween Trap DJ set on my Instagram and confession session stories on All Saints Day. 
What is the Summer of Seltzer all about?
Indulging yourself with Saintly Hard Seltzer! 
 
Seltzers are having a huge moment globally and they have just hit Australia in time for summer. Saintly Hard Seltzer is delicious, with zero sugar or carbs, and has the most epic flavours including Hail Mango,  Holy Watermelon & Mint, Blessed Lime and Forbidden Pink Grapefruit.   
 
What do you have planned for your upcoming Sunday sessions?
A lot of sun and hopefully catching up with people I haven’t seen in months.  
How have you managed to stay productive and creative in lockdown?
Managed – not really. But I try to do what I can when I have the energy, making sure I’m not really pushing myself too hard.  
Please tell us about how you started you streetwear line and what’s been happening lately with it:
 
I just finally decided I wanted to cement a vision I had for myself rather than always talking about it. I wanted to create a line for those around me to enjoy the things I enjoy in street wear; colour, comfortability, and a tool to create your own visual personality. Lately it’s been back in the works – had a set back this year with a fire burning up everything I had, so I’m back on the rebuild.  
 Top 5 tracks for this summer seltzer season?
 
Kobi Spice – Shakin Ass
Lauryn Hill – Ex Factor
Mulatto – Bitch from da Souf
Meg thee Stallion – big Ole freak
Genuwine – Pony
(Some are old but summer classics)
 
What do you like to do away from music?
Just enjoy others presence. I’ve missed being around people.  
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Lot’s of Indigenous artists like Nooky, Tasman Keith, Barkaa, Kee’ahn and Mo’ju 
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?
Just to get back to seeing family and friends.  
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Korean fried chicken – Gami  

Looking for a righteous tipple this summer? Your prayers are answered with the independently-owned  and locally-produced, Saintly Hard Seltzer. The brand is coming in hot, with an irreverent attitude, ready  to freshen up your summer with a bold new drink, without the usual sugar, carbs or calories.  

Health-conscious drinkers are already turning to hard seltzers like Saintly with liquor chains recording a  sharp rise in interest for seltzers* in Australia these past few months. Described as naturally-flavoured  alcoholic sparkling water, hard seltzers are seen as better-for-you options outside of traditional wine,  beers and spirits.  

At 62 calories for their 4% ABV and 89 calories for their 6% ABV, Saintly has zero carbs and zero sugar.  In addition, it’s gluten-free, vegan-friendly and made from all-natural ingredients, so there’s a lot to love.  With a tagline of “God It’s Good,” and a guiding principle of “just the right amount of wrong,” Saintly is  destined to lighten up the party as well as your palate.  

Australian made and backed by the same team (Chilli Marketing) who were responsible for Rekorderlig  Cider’s global success, Saintly Hard Seltzer aims to crack the new seltzer market wide open in Australia.  Rekorderlig’s meteoric rise to a top ten global cider brand, means that when Saintly predicts a heavenly  future for the seltzer category in Australia, their word could be gospel. 

You may also like

Leave a Comment