Meet DJ RINOKA, the 6-year-old Japanese girl who became the world's youngest female club DJ

Music can become a passion at any age, but some young people discover their interests unusually early. DJ RINOKA from Tokyo, Japan, began developing an interest in DJing as a child and eventually reached two Guinness World Records titles for her DJ performances.

Who Is DJ RINOKA?

DJ RINOKA is a talented young DJ from Japan. She became the world’s youngest female club DJ at the age of 6 years and 155 days after performing her first solo DJ gig in Tokyo.

As per her profile, DJ RINOKA, 7 years old, from Japan, and her special skill was DJing. She also held two Guinness World Records titles for her DJ performances.

How DJ RINOKA Discovered DJing

DJ RINOKA cites that her interest in DJing started when she was 4 years old. She came across a YouTube video featuring a female DJ, and the experience inspired her to try DJing herself.

She had already been asking Santa for a DDJ-200 for an entire year. She finally received the equipment for Christmas and started DJing when she was 5.

Her First Solo DJ Performance

DJ RINOKA’s record-setting moment came on 9 July 2023, when she performed her first solo DJ gig in Tokyo. She was 6 years and 155 days old at the time.

Her performance lasted for more than an hour in front of a packed dancefloor. That performance earned her the distinction of becoming the world’s youngest female club DJ.

She described the experience as an exciting achievement and said she was happy to have a record.

Her Dream of Performing Around the World

DJ RINOKA has a major ambition for her future. She states that her biggest dream is to go on tour and perform at music festivals around the world.

She took a significant step toward that dream on 21 January 2024, when she performed at Neon Oasis ’24 in Taipei City, Taiwan.

At the time, she was 6 years and 351 days old. Her performance made her the youngest female DJ to perform at a music festival.

How DJ RINOKA Prepares Her Sets

Putting together a DJ set requires preparation, as per DJ RINOKA. She searches for tracks she likes on her computer, creates a set list and spends time practising.

She describes that connecting the songs is particularly challenging and that she uses professional equipment for her performances.

Performing for over an hour can also be tiring. Despite the effort involved, DJ RINOKA says the experience of getting a record made her very happy.

Performing for Crowds

DJ RINOKA has performed music for large audiences. She says she has played for 100-plus clubbers, stating how they danced and partied while she performed.

Her performances have enabled her to share the music she enjoys while creating memories through DJing.

DJ RINOKA’s Guinness World Records Journey

DJ RINOKA’s achievements include two Guinness World Records titles connected with her DJ performances. Her first major record came from her solo performance in Tokyo on 9 July 2023, when she became the world’s youngest female club DJ at 6 years and 155 days.

Her next major milestone came in Taipei City on 21 January 2024. At 6 years and 351 days, she became the youngest female DJ to perform at a music festival.

From discovering DJing at 4 to receiving her DDJ-200 at 5 and performing before crowds, DJ RINOKA’s journey has been closely connected to her love of music and her ambition to perform on bigger stages.

Source: Guinness World Records Kids

FAQs:

1. Who is DJ RINOKA?
DJ RINOKA is a young DJ from Tokyo, Japan. Her special skill is DJing.

2. When did DJ RINOKA start DJing?
She began DJing when she was 5 years old. Her interest started after she watched a female DJ on YouTube at age 4.