Fans Astonished by Swimmer Rūta Meilutytė's Surprise DJ Set
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lithuanian swimmer Rūta Meilutytė surprised fans by stepping behind a DJ booth, showcasing a new passion beyond her athletic career.
- Meilutytė has developed a love for bass and breaks music, blending it with Latin American sounds in a recent hour-long mix for Radio Vilnius.
- The unexpected display of her DJing skills has generated significant buzz and positive reactions on social media.
Lithuanian Olympic swimmer Rūta Meilutytė has taken to social media, surprising fans with her skills behind a DJ booth. Known primarily for her achievements in the pool, Meilutytė's foray into music has sparked considerable excitement and disbelief among her followers.
Are you serious?? Our golden fish at the controls??!!
"Are you serious?? Our golden fish at the controls??!!" one commenter exclaimed, echoing the sentiment of many who were taken aback by the unexpected turn. Another user expressed shock, initially mistaking the video for AI-generated content, before praising Meilutytė's new endeavor. "Wow, this is truly unexpected," added another, highlighting the general surprise.
However, this new passion is not entirely out of the blue. According to details shared alongside the video, Meilutytė's love for bass and breaks music developed during her six years living in the United Kingdom. She now naturally integrates these sounds with her more recent interest in Latin American music, creating a unique sonic blend.
I thought this was AI, I'm in shock... Well done, Rūta!
The hour-long mix she shared reflects this musical journey, combining long-time favorites with newly discovered tracks. Meilutytė also hosts a show called "A Glimpse Under" on Radio Vilnius, encouraging listeners to stay curious and explore the abundance of great sounds waiting to be discovered.
Wow, this is truly unexpected
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.