In a recent episode of The Talk of the Town Show, New York City’s 21-year-old DJ and content creator DJ Woah Ty sat down to discuss his rebranding to just Ty, his early hustle in the city’s nightlife scene, and how he built his Love Ty platform as a response to being overlooked.
Ty began DJing around age 12, citing local radio legends like DJ Camilo and Funk Flex as early influences. His first official booking came through Respect Collective during Fashion Week—a gig he landed by exaggerating his club experience.
Facing rejection due to his age and lack of nightlife credibility, Ty says those early obstacles shaped his approach. “It forced me to move different,” he explains, detailing how he learned to self-produce opportunities rather than wait for them.
Ty’s answer to being boxed out of traditional bookings was to launch Love Ty, a video series built around showcasing unreleased music in authentic NYC locations. The first few episodes featured artists like Fergie Baby and Paris Bryant, filmed in collaboration with videographer Jai, whom Ty credits as vital to the series’ visual identity.
The goal was separation—creating something that stood out in a saturated DJ scene. Love Ty uses Instagram’s collaboration tools to drive mutual visibility, helping both Ty and the featured artists build community reach.
One of his favorite sessions so far? “R2R Moe,” Ty says, without hesitation.
Ty isn’t shy about breaking from tradition. “DJing is a scam,” he jokes—arguing that many DJs get by just knowing popular songs and basic controls. His real focus? Reading the crowd. Ty doesn’t plan out full sets, and he often posts his events with just 24 hours’ notice, preferring spontaneity over scripted structure.
At any given New York function, Ty says you’ll hear a carefully selected mix—drill, Spanish tracks, and nostalgic throwbacks—tailored to whatever the room gives back.
Looking forward, Ty wants to scale Love Ty into monthly 1,000-person events, experimenting with venues beyond traditional clubs—beaches, pools, rooftops, and eventually global locations like Paris Fashion Week.
He also wants to broaden the musical scope beyond hip-hop. “Spanish, EDM, even country—I want it all in the mix,” he says. As for dream collaborations? Ty name-drops Drake, Bad Bunny, and rising talents like Kalen, Highway, and Round 49.
