Afrojack’s Warzone journey: From DJ to streamer with TeamWALL insights
From Turntables to Twitch
The electronic music icon Afrojack (Nick van de Wall) has swapped festival stages for Twitch streams, embracing Warzone as his new creative outlet. In an exclusive Dexerto interview, the Grammy-winning DJ revealed how pandemic-induced touring hiatus created the perfect opportunity to pursue gaming full-time.
“When clubs closed, my gaming PC became my main stage,” Afrojack explained, detailing his 500+ hour Warzone journey. His transition mirrors a growing trend of entertainers crossing into esports, with TeamWALL co-founder Sven Fields providing crucial streaming mentorship.
Warzone Obsession and Influences
Afrojack’s Warzone addiction stems from appreciating top-tier gameplay. “Watching NICKMERCS’ aggressive rotations and TimTheTatman’s comedic timing taught me more than any tutorial,” he admitted. The DJ analyzes their strategies during streams, adapting their techniques to his own gameplay.
For music professionals entering streaming, Afrojack recommends starting with co-streams: “Having Sven guide my early broadcasts prevented rookie mistakes like poor audio balancing.” He emphasizes the importance of maintaining musical production quality standards in gaming content.
TeamWALL’s Collaborative Vision
While Afrojack remains Warzone-focused, TeamWALL explores broader gaming content. “Miranda’s RPG expertise complements our FPS dominance,” Sven noted, hinting at upcoming variety streams. The collective’s unique advantage? Applying music industry branding strategies to gaming content.
Afrojack’s ultimate goal? “To prove musicians can compete at highest levels.” His recent 15-kill Verdansk match suggests he’s well on his way. For the full interview including his controversial loadout preferences, watch the embedded video above.
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