Don't let the name fool you, as he is definitely ‘no blink-and-you'll-miss-it’ phenomenon. Lau Hoe Yin, otherwise known as DJ Blink, has definitely risen from the ranks of the clubbing masses to become an influential proponent of the KL underground scene.

Inspired by the rave movement in KL at the turn of the millennium, Blink started DJ’ing progressive house for two years before heeding the ever-nagging call of Hip Hop turntablism. His persistence and innate turntable skills served him well as he soon after became runner-up at both Vestax 2002 and 2003 Scratch Competition. He was then introduced to breakbeat, with its marriage of hip hop-inspired time signatures and dance music sensibilities appealing to his love of both genres. Attempting to meld his disparate musical preferences, Blink started applying the theory of cut-and-paste to his DJ’ing sets and thus began the signature sound he is known for today. In 2004 he successfully used his cut-and-paste style to win that year's coveted Heineken Thirst Malaysia championship and has been highly acclaimed by the likes of Tiesto on Channel V and other media’s.

Fast forward 3 or so years since that win and Blink is now regarded as one of KL’s top DJs. To see DJ Blink on the bill would be a sign that you’re in for a night of raucous rhythms, funky beats and the requisite dancing till you drop. He is well known for his Lapsap nights (with partner Xu) as well as his solo sets at Zouk. A champion of the new emerging sound where electronica meets indie meets breaks meets anything goes style, you will be hard pressed to pin down the “sound”. Rest assured you would not care as you’ll be having too good time anyway!

Blink can be seen every Saturday at barsonic and look out for some extra special lapsap parties as well.