Euphonik Drops Wisdom on DJ Craft After Fan Shares Struggles

South African DJ and producer Euphonik took to social media to share a thoughtful and experience-driven response to a fan’s post about struggling with their DJing journey. The exchange quickly caught the attention of music lovers and upcoming DJs online, sparking conversations about the true art of building a great set.

It all began when a fan named Tiisetso Ramara took to X and expressed his frustration about losing rhythm and flow while learning how to DJ. After two months of practice, Tiisetso felt that he had taken “five steps back,” struggling with timing and sequencing. What followed was a response that turned into a masterclass from one of South Africa’s most respected names in the music scene — Euphonik.

In a thread that quickly caught attention, Euphonik took the time to unpack the essence of a great DJ set. His response wasn’t technical or condescending. Instead, it was built on experience but the kind that comes from years behind the decks, reading crowds and understanding the pulse of the room.

He started with a simple yet profound lesson: structure. Euphonik explained that every DJ needs to have three key folders — Opening, Mid and Peak — to guide their sets. The idea was clear: music should flow, not just be played. “You need three folders,” he wrote. “Opening songs you start your set with. These need to set the mood for your set. Mid songs you use to transition from opening tracks to the peak of the set. For the peak, all your peak time records.”

He went on to explain that the art of DJing is about building momentum — not rushing into high-energy tracks but understanding how to guide people through a musical journey. “Even if you’re only going to play peak time records,” Euphonik shared, “you need to structure those in a way that it builds the energy of the room also.”

Euphonik’s response was more than advice, but it was an insight into the rhythm of the night, the psychology of sound and how a DJ can move a crowd without overwhelming them. He shared how he often plays a mix of old and new songs, sprinkled with something unexpected to shake things up. “Usually, I play something old, something new, and something that’s going to make you think ‘what the hell’,” he wrote. “That way, people can grab a drink or move around, and by the time they return, they’re back to something they’ll love.”

In a follow-up statement he made on the same post, Euphonik touched on a truth that resonated with many in the industry. He mentioned that while most people assume a DJ set packed with back-to-back hits would be perfect, it often isn’t. “People don’t really enjoy a DJ who plays hit after hit the whole set as much as you think,” he also added that, “It’s all about the energy and mood in the room.”

His message landed with precision and a reminder that a memorable set isn’t built on popularity but on connection. Euphonik’s exchange with Tiisetso painted a picture of mentorship in real time, showing how an experienced voice can turn a moment of doubt into a valuable lesson for anyone passionate about music.

It was an interaction that showcased more than just DJ techniques, but it revealed the unspoken rhythm that exists between the artist, the music and the people. A rhythm that can’t be taught in manuals, only learned through nights of trial, error and pure feeling.