Don't Tell Anyone Episode 16 (Ookay)

On this episode of Don’t Tell Anyone Podcast, we have with us one of the biggest names in electronic music — Abraham Laguna, better known as Ookay. Hailing from San Diego, California, Ookay has spent more than a decade building a career that has taken him through some of the most exciting eras of electronic music. From house and trap to bass-heavy festival records and melodic productions, his sound has continued to evolve while always carrying his unmistakable identity as an artist. For many of us who grew up listening to EDM, “Thief” is a record that instantly brings back memories. The track became a defining moment in Ookay’s career and one of the standout records of its era. He later teamed up with Marshmello and Noah Cyrus for “Chasing Colors,” while continuing to build an incredible catalog of singles, EPs, and collaborations that have taken his music around the world. Over the years, Ookay has performed at some of the biggest festivals and stages in the world, including Lollapalooza, Coachella, Bonnaroo, and EDC Las Vegas, reaching audiences who have followed his music throughout the years. In this episode, we go beyond the music and talk about Ookay’s journey as an artist, the sounds and artists that influenced him, the evolution of electronic music, his experiences touring and performing around the world, the different chapters of his career, and what has kept him inspired after more than a decade of creating music. There’s something genuinely special about sitting down with an artist whose music has been a part of so many people’s lives. For those of us who grew up during that era of EDM, Ookay’s music carries memories of a time that shaped our love for electronic music in the first place. Getting the opportunity to hear the stories behind those records and the journey that followed makes this conversation incredibly meaningful to us. We’re truly grateful to Ookay for opening up, sharing his experiences, and allowing us to spend some time with the person behind the music. We hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as we enjoyed having it. ## Stay Connected ### Ookay Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ookayx/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@ookaymusic X — https://x.com/ookay YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@Ookay Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wX0zQh9Yw3Rj5Xq3Q4Y0W SoundCloud — https://soundcloud.com/ookay ### Reapecks Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/reapecks/ Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VqK6sQY8G6Q7jK0YqGJ2J YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@reapecks ### Don’t Tell Anyone Podcast Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dtamusicpodcast/ YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@donttellanyonepodcast Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/donttellanyonepodcast