Julian Lake, better known as LAWA, is a DJ and producer based in Los Angeles, CA. As an open-format DJ with a love for house textures, LAWA seeks to encapsulate grooves that blend the familiar with the unknown, bringing a new experience to the listener every time. His goal is to show how mixing genres from either slow BPMs or high-energy beats is a journey, and it’s the way you get there that fascinates him.

Born in La Jolla, CA, and raised in Washington State, LAWA was exposed to the arts at a young age, learning piano and becoming a dancer. This deep appreciation for music laid the foundation for his journey into producing and sharing his sound with the world.

Since fully immersing himself in his DJ career in 2023, LAWA has honed his craft, creating dynamic sets that flow effortlessly between cultures and tempos—90s R&B flips into bass-heavy house, classic hip-hop drums meet Afro-Latin percussion, and deep grooves pulse with electronic energy. His stage name, LAWA, comes from the Tagalog word for “lake,” a nod to his middle name and Filipino heritage, symbolizing depth, fluidity, and evolution. With a sonic palette reminiscent of Kaytranada’s bounce, Esentrik’s clean edits, and Pharrell’s genre-defying creativity, his sound is both nostalgic and forward-thinking.

More than just a DJ, LAWA crafts experiences—whether setting the mood at an intimate gathering or commanding the energy of a packed venue. As he expands his reach, LAWA’s mission is simple: unite people through rhythm and create moments that resonate beyond the dance floor.