EX.643 Peggy Gou

Published: Jan. 12, 2023, 3:13 p.m.

b'Peggy Gou is one of electronic music\'s biggest celebrities. Her catchy productions, high-intensity DJ sets and personal style have propelled her to the upper echelons of stardom\\u2014a journey that\'s brought an equal number of fans and critics. "There are a lot of assumptions about me," she tells moderator Souhayla Ou-Oumar during a live RA Exchange at last year\'s Amsterdam Dance Event. \\n\\nOver the course of the 50-minute conversation, which includes a Q&A with the audience, the label owner, producer, DJ and fashion designer spills the beans on her decision-making process, how she deals with haters and maintaining authenticity. Emphasising the power of saying no, the Korea-born artist explains how she executes her creative philosophy by being selective on projects. "I have a great team who follow my vision but basically, I\'m a control freak." She says she\'s never had a manager and does all social media herself because "I don\'t like it when people tell me what to do."\\n\\nTo hear more about how Gou finds inspiration, why South Korea is a place of healing for her and the importance of listening to the body, listen to the conversation in full.'