‘Do What I Want: Spin Off Edition’ puts the spotlight on Asian American DJs

By Saleah Blancaflor Being a DJ is more than just pressing play or curating a playlist. It’s a hustle. That’s exactly what Filipino director JFERRER wants to convey in his new documentary Do What I Want: Spin Off Edition which explores the paths of emerging Asian American DJs in Southern California. In it he documents their challenges and showcases the determination they must have to influence the nightlife scene. “When you listen to what they’re doing, they totally try to curate music that fits in with the crowd,” JFERRER told AsAmNews. The documentary highlights the lives and careers of DJs Seduza, MAZD, Athena, Jakob Mesina, Brkn, Way2pac, and Jey. It is a sequel to JFERRER’s first film, Do What I Want, which centered on Asian American creatives like musicians, fashion designers, creative directors, fashion designers and more in Southern California. This time around, JFERRER said he was inspired to make a film focused exclusively on DJs. LATEST STORIES Director of Do What I Want: Spin Off Edition Jferrer. Photo by Rob.img “In my past, I was a manager in the nightlife industry so I was able to meet all the DJs in person and hear their stories, where they came...