The Unwavering Courage of a Mother: How She Inspires Producer Daijo's Music

Behind every artist, there’s often someone whose courage and resilience shape the person they become. For Canadian-Persian producer Daijo, that figure is his mother. An Iranian refugee who risked everything to build a new life for her family, she left her homeland with nothing but hope, determination, and a belief that her sons deserved a future filled with possibility. Her strength and unwavering commitment are the invisible threads woven into every beat Daijo produces. Daijo spent his early years in Hamburg, Germany, navigating a world far from the home his mother once knew. “She taught me to persevere, to face challenges head-on, and to never compromise on my truth,” Daijo recalls. “Her story is in everything I create. Every melody, every drop, it carries a piece of her journey.” Music became his refuge, a way to process the complexities of life, love, and identity. It was through sound that he found confidence, expression, and a connection to the world beyond his immediate surroundings. Goodbye - a meditation on love and letting go His identity blends melodic techno and house, but it is deeply emotional, rooted in human experience. Across his catalogue, Daijo explores love, loss, longing, and resilience, universal themes filtered through a lens shaped by his mother’s courage and his international upbringing. MORE FOR YOU His latest single, “Goodbye”, released on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings, is a vivid example: a meditation on love and letting go, a story that resonates with anyone who has cared deeply. “Goodbye is about that moment when you realize the only way forward is to release what’s holding you back,” he explains. “It’s personal, but it’s also something everyone can relate to.” Daijo - Sharing his story through connection Daijo’s live performances reflect the same honesty. From intimate club settings to sold-out festival stages in North America, he creates immersive experiences that move both body and soul. His music is intricate yet accessible, combining lush melodies with driving rhythms that invite audiences to lose themselves while feeling something profound. “Performing is my way of sharing my story,” Daijo says. “It’s not just about sound—it’s about connection.” How Daijo is creating music that lasts Despite his growing international presence and releases on some of the world’s most respected electronic labels, Daijo remains grounded in authenticity. He’s focused on building a catalogue of emotionally resonant tracks and is working toward a full-length album, a cohesive project that will tell his story from start to finish. “I make music to honor my journey, to honor my mother, and to create something that lasts,” he says. In a world where electronic music often prioritizes trend over emotion, Daijo stands apart. His story, from the sacrifices of a mother, to a son finding his voice on the global stage is as compelling as the music he creates. With each track, he continues to shape a sound that transcends borders, moves hearts, and builds his place as one of Canada’s most promising electronic artists while also strongly representing the Persian community.