We recently had the chance to connect with Dhruvi Darji and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Dhruvi , 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 battle are you avoiding?
The battle I’ve been avoiding for the longest time is learning to truly let go of my past. I recently recognized a recurring pattern in myself — whenever something negative or challenging happens, my mind immediately drifts back to an old memory or incident, trying to draw a connection between the two. Even if the situations are completely different, I somehow manage to link them through the same sense of heaviness or sadness they evoke. Realizing this has been a big step for me. I’m now consciously working on healing those old wounds, understanding where they come from, and shifting my focus toward gratitude — for both the lessons and the growth they’ve brought me.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Definitely. So, to start with — as many of you may not know, I’ve been a DJ for about six years now, and for the past year and a half, I’ve also been creating my own original music as a singer, songwriter, and lyricist. I like to talk in numbers because it makes everything feel more real to me. I take a lot of pride in my journey — especially in how I’ve evolved from being a DJ to becoming a full-fledged artist. That transformation was shaped by so many factors — my move to LA, meeting like-minded artists, being part of music-driven communities like Green Tea Studios, collaborating, making mistakes, and creating memories, sometimes both in the same week — because, well, that’s California for you.
The journey has been deeply fulfilling and transformative. I’ve grown so much, not just as an artist but as a person. Coming from India, with no musical background, I never imagined I could sing — until last year. Discovering that part of myself gave me a whole new kind of confidence and made me feel like I truly belonged in this space. From being that girl who kept everything bottled up to now standing tall, creating, and hitting milestones — it feels incredible to see how far I’ve come.
Also, as some of you might’ve seen in my recent podcast, I opened up about an incident of abuse and sexual harassment I experienced during my teenage years. I don’t like to be defined by that story — it doesn’t represent who I am — but it is a part of what I’ve lived through and survived. My upcoming EP, Letters to Eden, releasing on October 10, dives into that experience. It’s about people — the facades they wear, the illusions they create by only showing the rainbows and hiding the thorns. The project mirrors my own journey through that trauma — the pain, the reflection, and the reclamation of self. Through this EP, I’m unmasking all of it — the truth, the scars, expressing it all. This EP is dark and real, and not one with a happy ending.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was when I realized I could sing. Coming from a non-musical background, that moment completely changed how I saw myself. It gave me confidence, not just as an artist but as a person — like I finally found my own voice, literally and emotionally. Growing up I always struggled to talk about things and struggled to express myself whenever I felt a type of way and that led to me not standing up for myself in situations. I guess I was just entangled in a cycle of hurting and being hurt constantly. As I began to write and sing last year, I really felt like I had a spine and I could finally stand up for the things that mattered to me. A lot of things and people stayed as constant but a lot more than that left, cleansed and made space in my life for more. I have expressed it in my music; more deeply in my upcoming EP; coming out on October 10; and I will continue to do so for as long as I am around. So cheers to that.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
I’ve learned one thing in my 22 years of existence, that once you lose everything, there’s nothing left to lose and strangely, that’s where real freedom begins. Growing up in a middle-class brown family, I watched my father build everything from the ground up, and I owe my achievements to his hard work. But in 2024, when our family faced a major financial loss, everything changed. We had to let go of things that once defined our comfort and identity. That experience taught me that possessions and stability are illusions nothing in life is truly constant except change. This is one thing that success probably can never teach me.
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?
I’d say to an extent, yes. I don’t completely believe in putting my entire identity out there on social media or as a public figure; and honestly, who really does? If someone assumes that what they see online is someone’s full reality, they’re mistaken. There’s always so much more happening behind the scenes that we don’t see or even understand. I think life naturally works in duality; light and dark, seen and unseen; and as part of that balance, we do too. I know it might sound a bit philosophical, but that’s genuinely how I see it. So yes, I share my work, my music, my art, and sometimes even my emotions or opinions; but not all of me, because some parts deserve to stay personal. Just for me.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I could change one thing, I’d stop overthinking my future, stop imagining who I could be and start focusing on who I am right now. I’d leave the past where it belongs and put my energy into building myself in the present. Honestly, this feels like advice I need to hear myself. Answering questions like these really makes me reflect and notice the small cracks I tend to ignore. I’m just hoping this year, I finally flip that switch and start movin’ more intentionally.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droovvy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKs5sT9Fhr0
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Paras Shail and team
