Following his EDC Las Vegas performances at Camp EDC and the bassPOD stage, YDG dove into his career journey and the future of his music.
In recent years, YDG has been a rising name in the bass music scene. Between original music, hit remixes, and engaging live sets, he’s established himself as a force to be reckoned with. Even with a busy EDC Las Vegas week that included a performance at both Camp EDC and bassPOD on Saturday, YDG found some time to chat with us about his career journey and what’s in store for the future.
YDG started by expressing how much of an honor it is to play EDC Las Vegas in back-to-back years, and at the festival’s 30th anniversary. After explaining the origins of his stage name — Youth, Death, and Glory — he gave his thoughts on what separates Las Vegas from the other editions. “It’s got to be the size, it’s way bigger,” he said. “I think that nothing could really beat Vegas, being here at the Speedway. Something about it is special.”
He then dove into the future of his music and the sound he currently wants to pursue. “Before, I think I was making a lot of heavier music, but within the last two and a half years, I decided that I wasn’t trying to go that heavy anymore. I still do here and there, but I wanted to make music where people can feel something, but also not be super emotional or nothing sad,” he said.
I want people to dance and have fun while feeling something. That’s what I really want for my music going forward; I want people to feel something. I think it comes with very powerful vocals, lyrics, and everything. That’s where I kind of think I’m headed.
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YDG reflected on his growth as an artist in recent years, citing that the jump from smaller shows to big festivals has been one of the greatest feelings ever. “I’ve been doing this for maybe ten years already, and just now, within the last two years, I’ve been really seeing it grow. It feels awesome, and I think this is what I really always wanted,” he said. “Sometimes, things can take a while. Sometimes, they can take one year, two years, or ten years. You never really know. Just as long as you never give up and keep going, it will eventually happen. Your dreams really do come true.
He then gave some advice to young aspiring DJs and producers: “Everyone has their own journey, and you can’t really focus on someone else’s. You just got to keep your head up high and keep making music that you want and believe in,” he said. “Do it for yourself, don’t do it for anybody else. Always just know that it’s going to happen.”
YDG concluded with a sneak preview of what people can expect for the rest of 2026 and early 2027. “For the rest of the year, it’s putting out a bunch of music and starting to work on an album early next year,” he said. “First album, I’ve never done one, and I think this is really going to show people what I want the future to be for YDG.”
