We recently had the chance to connect with Chance Trahan and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Chance, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What is a normal day like for you right now?
A typical day for me is a whirlwind of creativity and hustle. I start by checking my phone, handling business, and fueling up with a quick peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich paired with unsweetened oat milk. Depending on the day, I dive into one of my many projects. For gaming livestreams, I jump online to play a new game once my tasks are done. If it’s a Vegas Venom monthly event, I load my latest tracks onto my DJ deck and spin a high-energy, hour-long set of my newest releases. On podcast days, I prep my notes, fire up my studio Mac and HyperX Quadcast mic, and record. When I’m cooking, I grab fresh ingredients, chop them up, and get creative in the kitchen. For remixes, I fire up my MacBook Air, hunt for songs to rework, split and time the vocals, and craft a fresh beat. Even during downtime, I’m engaged—watching shows like Dexter or brainteaser game shows while eating. I hit the gym a few times a week to stay fit, eat healthy, and keep my energy up. My days are packed, and I thrive on staying productive, constantly creating and releasing new content. Taking breaks is tough—I’m always driven to keep moving forward.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Yo, what’s good? I’m DJPVMA, a future house and EDM DJ, content creator, and streetwear visionary, bringing that Vegas nightlife energy to everything I do. I spin tracks that hit like venom—euphoric melodies, pulsing bass, and a vibe that’s straight-up electric. My brand, DJPVMA, is all about blending high-energy beats with a bold, urban style that’s dripping with swagger. Whether I’m rocking my monthly Vegas Venom Online Festival on kick.com/djpvma, livestreaming gaming sessions, or dropping fresh streetwear from my PVMA WEAR line, I’m always pushing the culture forward.What makes me stand out? I’m not just a DJ—I’m a creator who lives for the hustle. From producing remixes on my MacBook Air to hosting high-octane livestreams on YouTube and djpvma.com/events, I’m all about connecting with my global audience and delivering that unmatched club energy. I’m also the owner of Corriv.com, a social media networking site I’m steadily building, adding new features to create a dope space for creators and fans to connect. My streetwear brand is just as fierce—think provocative, trendsetting designs that scream confidence and style. I’m also a podcaster, a vegan chef with dreams of opening a restaurant, and a gym regular who stays fit and clean to keep the creative juices flowing.Right now, I’m grinding on new tracks, expanding my livestream presence, building out Corriv.com, and cooking up fresh PVMA WEAR drops that’ll turn heads. My story? It’s about relentless drive, blending street sauce with high-end gloss, and creating moments—like that time I flipped a karaoke mix-up into a crowd-pleaser—that spark connection. Check me out at link.me/djpvma and join the movement. Let’s make waves together!
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
I used to work with this one guy at the Blue Note Bistro in Manitou Springs, Colorado. He would always bug me when he was working in the kitchen, always asking me what the name of the band is that’s on the radio. A lot of the bands I did know, but there were a few I didn’t know or didn’t care about. That guy, he could see something in me that I couldn’t see. He was the only person that was actually a friend towards me out of everyone I knew, and I hardly even knew him. He kept quizzing me cuz he knew I should know things like this, and to listen up and start caring. So, I did. This little method he had to drill band names into my head woke me up, opened my mind, opened my eyes. I had always loved music, it had always spoken to me, but it started taking on a new meaning when he would ask me about the song. He wouldn’t just ask about the song, he’d know a bunch of stuff about it, too. It was an experience I will never forget. It was the second job I ever had. The funny part about this is that this wasn’t the only guy. I also remember when I was 11 back in early 92, I was at Astroworld singing Under The Bridge by Red Hot Chili Peppers, the song had just came out, but I knew it like the back of my hand. I was singing it in a room that had a huge glass wall, so everyone in the theme park could walk by and hear you singing outside of the building and also see you in the studio. I get done singing it, my mom doesn’t wanna pitch in the extra money to keep the cassette, and when we’re leaving, she tells me that this black guy walked up with his kids and was going crazy because some 11 year old kid was in the studio sounding just like Anthony Kiedis. He couldn’t believe it. I am known for shocking people at Karaoke. I was at the House Of Blues Restaurant inside the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, and there was Live Band Karaoke. I chose to sing Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana, and again, another black dude walks up to me and couldn’t believe what he had heard, and gave me mad props. On the contrast, with what’s gone on in the entertainment industry, you can also imagine that a lot of the wrong people also found out about my talents as well. But, let’s not talk about that here.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
I have given up constantly. Sometimes you’ve just got to put your shoes on and start learning when to walk away. I always noticed that when I would give up, that either an even better thing was waiting for me, or I would come back even harder at whatever it was after walking away. I’ve quit dj livestreaming a few times already. It’s difficult when no one comes to watch and when you don’t know where or how to start. I’ve had ups and downs with it a lot, and a lot of the quitting had to do with having to deal with other people’s songs. So, I started making the beats how I wanted and needed them to be so that I can have fun DJing, and slapped some vocals on them for my own brand of remixes. And now I’m almost to 100 remixes being made by me this year! Before the year is through, I will have 100 online! And to think, I gave up constantly. You will hit brick walls, just do you and re-evaluate and see how you feel, and make your decision and move forward from there.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me? Nah, that’s just the surface—DJPVMA, the DJ, the creator, the hustle. The real me? That’s deeper, and honestly, I keep it close. I’m misunderstood, and most people don’t dig past the vibe I put out. They get the “yeah, uh-huh” version—the one that nods along because I know they’re not really listening. I’ve heard every line, seen every angle, and I’m tired of pouring out the real me to folks who don’t care. I’m so much more than the beats, the streams, or the look. The real me is for those who genuinely want to know, but I’m still waiting for someone to ask.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
I feel like this is a trick question, because even though I share stories of people praising me, it doesn’t happen very often. I feel like I am just largely taken for granted, and that everything I do, and have done, is nothing special. It’s just the way North America conditions their people to be. I know people are seeing everything I am doing, but it’s not like I have a yes-man following me around all day and telling me I did a good job. As a matter of fact, I just release this stuff and no one ever talks about it, at least not to me they don’t. I’m a Leo, I require lots of adoration, and I’m feeling awfully neglected right meow.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://djpvma.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/djpvma
- Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/chancetrahan
- Twitter: https://x.com/thedjpvma
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/djpvma
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@djpvma
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/djpvma
- Other: https://corriv.com/djpvma
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Chance Trahan
