Bad Ezzy from the HOOPS DJs talks to Rescu. about music, fashion and their G-SHOCK: Shock The World tour that’s coming to Sydney in November.
RESCU: You’ve played exclusive parties before, what have been the best ones?
Bad Ezzy: “We had a pretty hilarious gig a few weeks ago where Jessica Mauboy and Scribe got on the mic during the middle of our set. Never regretted NOT owning a Mauboy track more.”
RESCU: What makes a party a success?
Bad Ezzy: “The people for sure. You can be playing in the most amazing venue, with the best bar and the most ridiculous celebrities, but unless the crowd is getting into it there’s really no party.”
RESCU: Which city in the world has the best parties?
Bad Ezzy: “In Australia, we love playing Brisbane. I’ve partied pretty hard in Paris, does that count?”
RESCU: What type of tracks should we expect HOOPS to play at G-SHOCK: Shock The World Tour?
Bad Ezzy: “We’re loving Brooklyn producer Kingdom’s remixes, and since coming out for Parklife, I’ve been reminded how good Aeroplane and The Glimmers really are.”
RESCU: Who are your favourite DJs and why?
Bad Ezzy: “Ro Sham Bo, because they’re our family.”
RESCU: In your opinion, what’s harder? Spinning tracks or playing a traditional instrument? Why?
Bad Ezzy: “Hmmm, both are difficult in different ways. We played piano for years and I also played trombone, so we’ve got experience in both. I hated sight reading and always found that pretty hard, so maybe playing a traditional instrument was a bit harder for me.
But with all musical instruments, the more you play the more there is to learn and master so there are similarities in that respect.”
RESCU: You’re playing alongside DJ Dexter and M.A.F.I.A for the G-SHOCK: Shock The World Tour and you’ve been approached to design your own G-SHOCK watch. What can we expect?
Bad Ezzy: “A pretty bold strap; simple yet strong. We tried to go a little more crazy, but apparently it was too ‘bitmap’. Huh?”
RESCU: Where did you find inspiration for your design?
Bad Ezzy: “We worked on our branding together a few months ago when we worked on our website [www.wearthemhoops.com]. We still wanted to appear glam and blingin’, however we wanted to have a little bit more class. Hoop high-fash, you know? We drew from space images with delicate stars and some more refined colleges and patterns, and voila! That logo has rubbed off onto our G-Shock.”
RESCU: If you could put your fashion style in a ‘genre’ what would it be? (e.g. Indie / Vintage / Chic)
Bad Ezzy: “Well it’s really all about hybrid genres these days… I wouldn’t say we fit exactly into Indie, Vintage or Chic categories. Day to day we probably all opt for cool-casual, stuff that’s comfy, but with an interesting edge. As for gigs and going out, a bit more high-fash. We love a good statement piece too!”
RESCU: Who are your fashion icons?
Bad Ezzy: “Prince, Pixie Geldof, Alexa Chung, Erin Wasson and Sophie Braham.”
RESCU: What do you think people should NOT wear in public?
Bad Ezzy: “CROCS and glitter beanies.”
RESCU: What are your favourite places to find good threads?
Bad Ezzy: “Incu, Somedays, Shag on Oxford, Capital L, Dobry Den, Paris Texas, (the soon to be opening in Sydney!) Topshop, and online at Opening Ceremony and sometimes even eBay.”
RESCU: Shoes or handbags?
Bad Ezzy: “Shoes – it was all about sneakers until recently, now we’re all about heels.”
***Image shows from left to right: Nina Las Vega, Anna Lunoe and Bad Ezzy.
