PERSONAL LIFE
We steer the conversation slightly towards personal life and inquire how he manages to balance his family, friends, and girlfriend with his non-stop touring lifestyle. Reinier beams with pride as he shares, “My girlfriend is also a DJ, so we try to book gigs together. It makes a big difference because otherwise, we would hardly see each other. We’re usually on tour together, which works great. She loves the lifestyle, which is important because there are times when I’m only home for three or four days out of the month, and the rest is spent on the road. It would be too difficult to maintain a relationship otherwise.”
Reinier goes on to share that his friends and family understand and support his career completely, and they know that he won’t always be available for gatherings. However, they make sure to visit him when he’s playing in The Netherlands. “Sometimes my friends join me on tour for a few days. It’s the best way to spend time together. It’s difficult because my life revolves around my career, and I don’t have many other hobbies besides making music,” he chuckles.
We understand that an artist’s life, like Reinier’s, is 100% dedicated to his calling, which has been his passion since he was young. The constant travelling, performing, producing, and striving are comparable to the life of an athlete. Therefore, we would like to know if he has a health regime to stay in top form and in shape.
“During tours, you walk long
distances, and performing feels like a car- dio workout. So, you definitely won’t get fat
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because you burn a lot of energy every tour. During the pandemic, I worked out with Joel Beukers, four or five days a week, and then headed to the studio. However, with the busy tour schedule, I don’t have time to go to the gym.”
Reinier continues to discuss how he feels physically and mentally strong. He admits that not every one of his colleagues has the same experience, and he’s seen some of them struggle with the pressure and stress of the job.
“I’ve seen a lot of artists who have a
hard time coping, who can’t handle it and are exhausted, or mentally drained. This career, at this level, is demanding. I’ve seen artists break down before a performance and cry in a corner because they don’t want to perform. It’s intense.”
We’re curious to know what Reinier thinks his success-formula is for maintaining a healthy mental state and an endless source of energy.
“It’s straightforward: I still love what I
do. That makes a big difference. I don’t mind having twenty performances in a month. Of course,
I get tired, but that comes with the
job. I’m used to working hard for what I want. It doesn’t come easily, and I have to sacrifice things, but I do it with love.”
It’s clear that Reinier’s down-to-earth
approach to the DJ profession helps him when the pressure gets high. But most importantly, he still loves his work, which is contagious and is the key ingredient that allows us to enjoy top-quality Techno performances from our genius for years.
As we wrap up the personal topics, we ask Reinier what the first thing he does when he returns home to Amsterdam after a long trip. He tells us he loves to dine out, “Good food! Since I live in Amsterdam, there are many fantastic restaurants to choose from, and I love it. A couple of glasses of wine, and I’m happy.”
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