On Tour With Zedd: How the World-Renowned DJ Stays in the Green
Nov 15, 2023
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Grammy award-winning DJ and producer Zedd joins WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed to discuss his commitment to health and wellness, working with Lady Gaga, creating music, collaborating with top artists, and how AI is impacting the music industry.
Taking care of health and prioritizing fitness is essential for a successful DJ and record producer like Zedd.
Zedd believes in taking risks, being honest in the creative process, and collaborating with other artists to create unique and meaningful music.
Zedd follows a health routine that includes consistent sleep, a balanced diet, cold plunges, and physical activities like table tennis to maintain his overall well-being.
Deep dives
Zedd's Journey to Prioritizing Health and Fitness
Zedd, the Grammy award-winning DJ and record producer, shares his journey of becoming more health-conscious and prioritizing fitness. As he noticed the effects of age and grueling travel on his body, he realized the need to adjust his lifestyle and take care of his health. He emphasizes the importance of consistent sleep and proper nutrition, especially during travel, to optimize his performance. Zedd also discusses his experience collaborating with other artists and the valuable lessons he's learned from working with them. Overall, he believes in his unique artistry and is optimistic about AI and technology enhancing the creative process rather than replacing artists.
Zedd's Approach to Music and Creativity
Zedd shares his creative process and approach to music. He explains that he improvises on the piano and explores different sounds to find inspiration for his songs. He also discusses the subjective nature of music and the challenge of being honest and true to oneself in the creative process. Zedd believes in taking risks and creating something new, rather than following trends or trying to please the audience. He embraces collaboration with other artists, recognizing the value of their unique perspectives and contributions to the creative process.
Zedd's Strategies for Health and Fitness
Zedd discusses his strategies for maintaining health and fitness amidst his busy lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of consistent sleep and highlights how using the WOOP tracker has helped him optimize his sleep performance. He also follows a healthy diet, focusing on moderation and consuming sufficient protein. Zedd supplements his nutrition with magnesium, zinc, vitamin D, and various herbs. Additionally, he incorporates cold plunges and physical activities like table tennis into his routine, finding them invigorating and beneficial for both physical and mental well-being.
Zedd's Perspective on AI and Music
Zedd shares his perspective on AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the music industry. He believes that AI will enhance the creative process rather than replace artists. Zedd is excited about the potential for AI to assist him in song creation, such as generating demo vocals that match the style and intention of specific artists. He also expresses interest in using AI to create unique sounds and explore new musical possibilities. While acknowledging the advancements of AI in other domains, he believes that music is complex and deeply connected to human emotions, making it challenging for AI to fully replicate the artistic aspects of music.
Zedd's Upcoming Projects and Future Plans
Zedd reveals that his primary focus is on releasing his upcoming album and preparing for future tours. He describes the album as a collection of songs that tell a larger story and intends to release it once it's complete. Zedd is excited about the opportunity to showcase his creativity and share a cohesive body of work with his fans. He also mentions his plans for upcoming tours aligned with the album release, highlighting his anticipation for live performances and connecting with audiences on a global scale.
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by DJ, record producer, and songwriter Zedd. The Grammy award-winning and platinum artist has had multiple records hit number one on the Billboard Top 100 and has made music with superstars like Justin Bieber, Maren Morris, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, and more. Not only is he a musical sensation, he is incredibly obsessed with his health and wellness and has been a WHOOP member for a number of years. Will and Zedd discuss why he decided to commit to a health and wellness journey (2:14), becoming an artist and producer (7:01), working with Lady Gaga (10:20), making music for himself vs. his fans (14:45), creating a song (19:20), collaborating with the biggest artists in the world (23:24), making his health and fitness a priority (27:34), his WHOOP data (29:51), diet and recovery habits (32:41), paying attention to his heart rate and nerves (39:17), and how AI is impacting the music and technology industries (42:04).
