<p>You know him as a world-champion DJ, Kanye West’s tour DJ, Fool’s Gold Records co-founder and a pioneer who shapes global music culture. But behind the accolades is Alain, a kid from Montreal who became a 5x world champ by 18 — and then hit his first burnout before most of us even started college.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, A-Trak opens up about:<br />✨ The pressure of winning young and learning to deal with stress, doubt, and burnout</p><p>✨ Discovering Hip Hop and building his craft with his brother Dave 1</p><p>✨ Why therapy, exercise and “refilling the tank” became as important as music</p><p>✨ Lessons on balance, vulnerability and longevity in a fast-paced industry</p><p><br /></p><p>This is <em>Mask Off with Hawaii Mike</em> — the stories behind the names, the human side of cultural icons.</p><p><br /></p><p>🎙 Hosted by: Hawaii Mike <a href="https://instagram.com/hwmk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@hwmk</a></p><p>🎬 Produced by: Hawaii Mike, Cynical Smith & Zenobia Simmons</p><p>✂️ Edited by: General Steele</p><p>🎵 Music by: Buda</p><p>📍 Filmed at Fly Private Social in Brooklyn</p><p>💭 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations at the intersection of life, mental health, and Hip Hop culture: youtube.com/@hwmk111</p><p><br /></p>
