As the global music industry continues to evolve, Southeast Asia is emerging as a hotbed of talent, producing some of the most exciting and innovative artists in the game. Among them is Leon Lucas Ho, known by his stage name INQUISITIVE, a rising DJ and music producer from Singapore who is making waves with his unique fusion of hard dance beats and Asian-inspired sounds. INQUISITIVE’s rise to fame reflects the vibrant and dynamic music industry in Southeast Asia, which has been growing at an impressive rate in recent years. According to a report by IFPI, the global music industry saw an 18.5% increase in revenue during 2021, with Southeast Asia being one of the fastest-growing regions, expanding by a phenomenal 63%, from $176 million to $287 million USD.

Against this backdrop, INQUISITIVE is making a name for himself as one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting DJs and producers. His music is a reflection of his heritage and culture, blending modern-day hard dance with Asian and Chinese elements, creating a truly unique and captivating sound that has captured the attention of audiences around the world. INQUISITIVE’s music is not just innovative but also popular, with his independent release “DIVINE YASHA” becoming the first-ever hard dance track by a Singaporean artist to hit one million streams on Spotify.

He’s also gained widespread recognition for his high-energy DJ sets and viral remixes of K-Pop songs like BLACKPINK’s “Kill This Love,” which has amassed over five million plays worldwide. This is a significant achievement, especially for an artist who had to face multiple rejections before achieving success. From multiple record labels telling him his tracks were not good enough to negativity from unsupportive friends, INQUISITIVE has experienced the worst in people, but that didn’t deter him. As INQUISITIVE himself notes, “I persevered, kept manifesting, and worked towards my craft and told myself one day I would get there, and eventually, I did.”

INQUISITIVE’s impressive career highlights speak for themselves. Among his list of professional accolades, he’s won the Singapore DMC Championships three times, toured in multiple countries, playing at many established clubs and festivals globally, including famed venues Ultra Korea, Ultra Japan, Marquee Sydney, and many more. He has also signed tracks to some of the top hardstyle labels in the world, such as Dirty Workz and Yellow Claw’s Barong Family.

As INQUISITIVE continues to make waves with his music, his sights are set firmly on the future. “I aspire to be the first hard dance artist to put Singapore on the map. I want ‘INQUISITIVE’ to be a household name that tours in more countries. I also intend to spread Asian-inspired hard dance music throughout the world. I love bringing joy to people, and music allows me to do so,” he says.

Stream INQUISITIVE’s latest single, “Do You Lift?”, with collaborators Mike Enemy, Natalia Moon, and Dirty Workz below.

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