WIB (Where It Begin)

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DJ ICE 04 KEL THE DJ 06 SHE SHE 08 DJ KURUPT 10 SHAWNY 12 DJ FS 14 DJ NASTY 305 16 DJ BROOKE BAILEY 18 DJ KASH 20 DJ BO WEEZY 22 DJ NUTTY 24 DJ STORMY 26 DJ A-ONE 28 DJ DREWSKI 30 DJ AASHA ADORE 32 DJ SILVER KNIGHT 34 DJ VALASOUL 36 DJ MS ECLECTIC 38 DJ GORGEOUS 40 DJ NABS 42 DJ SAMORE 44 DJ PRECISA 46 DJ TEE Y 48 DJ NIKKI REIGNZ 50 DJ WAFFLES 52 DJ FLUX 54 DJ HOLLYWOOD 56 DJ SIX 40 58

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waiting to get in before the doors opened. So my uncle gave me 10 records to play as “door opening music”.

The dj never showed up so I was the dj for the whole night. Evidently I did pretty good because I was the dj from that point on. So honestly to answer your question, I was forced to dj to save the family’s business is how I like to put it.

Q. What is one of your special moments you had being a DJ?

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A. One of my special moments of being a dj was when I put together an all Indie mixtape called “My Folks” mixtape.

Which was a mixtape of independent artists who I personally know and felt like they needed to be heard worldwide, not just locally in their respective cities. After I dropped that mixtape, almost every single artist on that mixtape started getting calls from labels. Heck, I was getting calls from labels asking about those artists. Making that mixtape was one of my special moments as a DJ because it was so pure and personal. It was done straight from our love for the culture.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ?

A. Actually, I was 15 years old and was a member of my uncle’s promotional street team/ setup crew.

The dj that was booked for the party was “running late”.

At first we thought he was just on some “Wanting the party to be crowded when he arrived” type of ego trip.

Little did he know that we always had a line of people

Q. What is something you would like to change in the DJ world?

A. One thing I would like to change in our DJ world is that us veterans need to extend an olive branch to these upcoming DJ’s and not talk down on them.

When we started it was records, 8 track machines, reel to reels, cassette players, cd players.

Those are the pieces of equipment we had to use to play music on. Nowadays, you can have a flash drive, computer and with the correct software you can bang out a full party; which nothing is wrong with that.

It’s an inner war between the vets and the new aged DJ’s about “if you don’t use turntables” you’re not a “real” DJ. Well I firmly believe if you use what you have to get the job done, you have achieved the goal of making the customer satisfied. Doesn’t matter if you used turntables, or controllers. So I feel that it’s our job as OG’s in the DJ game to lace these youngsters with knowledge and if they don’t want our advice, well we tried. But we as veterans should not tear our young people down. I have a few younger DJ’s that absorbs advice from me and they are winning. Be on the lookout for Dj Prettee Jae, and Dj Meow coming out of Louisville, Kentucky.

Q. What are some of the challenges you have being a DJ?

A. I’m at a place in my life to where being a DJ is not challenging to me. It’s actually more fun now than in my past because in my past it was strictly business to make extra money, but now it’s more of a fun loving hobby that I get paid to do.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s ?

A. I personally believe that the thing that differs me from the rest of the djs is my love for the up

and coming indie artists.

I truly want to see them win without having the “Industry’s standards” meaning an artist has to have a certain look, sound, or gimmick. To me, if you are talented you are a winner. You don’t need the “Industry’s approval”.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why?

A. I would consider Jam Master Jay, Grandmaster Flash, Dj Jazzy Jeff and Terminator X. Probably because our styles are the same. We let our hands do the talking and we don’t need to scream and shout over the music. No diss at the DJ’s who does that. I personally feels that talking over the music takes away from the people enjoying the artist’s creativity that the fans are missing because you are talking over the song.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ?

A. I really didn’t have any particular personal influences. I was literally forced with the challenge to DJ so I could make some money and I happened to become successful. Once I got into the craft, I studied guys like Grandmaster Flash, Dj Red Alert, and Jam Master Jay. Just to name a few.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. I like using the numark NS7iii because the platters feels like turntables and I started djing on turntables.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ?

Remain humble and always remember, there will be someone coming after you so please pass the knowledge.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what you are working on?

A. Facebook: DJ ICE IG: @djice_louisville Twitter: @djicelouisville Bookings: Djiceprice1@ gmail.com I am currently producing podcasts and tv shows. I’m slowly heading behind the scenes.

Q.. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

A. In the next 5 years, I see myself behind the scenes involved in tv shows, and movies.

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KEL THE DJ Q. Do you think that it is hard for Women DJ’s to get gigs?

A. In some ways yes. I often see events that are catered to women that have a male DJ involved. There is a lot of work that should be done by the organizers to ensure a female DJ is there.

“Practice as much as you can. Watch instructional videos.

Seek mentorship with someone that is established and has the time for you”.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ?

A. I was always involved in music since I was 4 years old. My uncle was a DJ and I always put together mixtapes for my friends.

It turned into me creating playlists for events. I decided to find a mentor to show me the technical aspects of being a DJ.

Q. What are some current challenges as a women DJ?

A. Being taken seriously.

When we say that we are DJs we get funny looks or doubted immediately, like it isn’t possible for us to be a DJ.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

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A. I work with all digital equipment. Currently I use a Pioneer DDJ-SX3 as a DJ controller. It is easier to carry and all of my music is in one place.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s ?

A. I do the best I can to prepare for my clients. I avoid over booking so that I can avoid being burned out. I enjoy playing music all the time.

Q. Who is your favorite DJ of all time?

A. DJ Jazzy Jeff of course.

He is from my hometown Philadelphia, PA. I was able to see him live recently. My style is similar to his.

Q. What are some mistakes you see in a lot of up coming Dj’s?

A. They don’t seek help properly. Mentorship is very important but it is not free or cheap.

Q. What or who inspired you to be a Dj?

A. My uncle inspired me. I used to watch him or steal his tapes secretly because I was a music fanatic.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ?

A. Practice as much as you can. Watch instructional videos. Seek mentorship with someone that is established and has the time for you. There are DJ schools out there.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A.You can follow me on IG: @kelthedj FB: facebook.com/kelthedj. I am currently working on doing dance competitions and curating private

events for adults in the fall/winter. I also have some fesitvals coming up the end of the summer and fall. I do a lot of private events, but some are open to the public so keep an eye out for that.

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Q. How did you get the Name DJ She She? A. I got the name SheShe while I was interning at the time. The Promotion Director at the time couldn’t remember my real name so she called me SheShe. It was a name that stuck with me throughout my professional career. So when I decided to DJ I just used the name.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ?

A. I always wanted to be a DJ. I grew up watching Spinderella, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, DJ Premier, etc and said I want to do that.

Q. What are some current challenges being an DJ?

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A. I know for me the challenges are proving myself. DJing is such a male dominated industry that when a woman is DJing I get that “Are you really a DJ?”.

Q. Do you think its harder to get a DJ gig as a female than male in the Industry?

A. I think it is because as said earlier it’s such a

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male dominated industry the clubs, promoters, etc are use to a guy DJing opposed to a female.

So, when a woman get a DJing gig I know for me the people were shocked at my skills and my music selections.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s?

A. I hate to be cliché but the music I play. I have such an eclectic sound that I play everything from EDM, House, HipHop, Soul, Funk, Pop, Top 40, R&B, Inspirational…If you name it I can play it and have no problem with blending all genres.

Q. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

A. My style is mind blowing and unpredictable.

You never know what I may play unlike some DJs you just know what song is coming next. Whereas, when you come to one of my sets you are going to have a damn good time.

Q. Who or What influenced you to be a DJ?

A. The different genre of music is what influenced me but Spinderella inspired me to become a DJ.

Q. What is one of the best experiences you have had being a DJ?

A. Watching the people dance and have fun those are the best experiences to me.

Q. How hard is it in the industry being a female DJ?

A. I don’t think it’s hard being a female in this industry just challenges.

When people think of a female DJ they automatically think some sex kitten or vixen, but most female DJ aren’t that at all. We can dress as comfortable as we want.

One thing I love about being a female DJ is that I can switch it up.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?

A. Learn the business side of the industry and practice your ass off.

Any DJ will tell you that practice is the key when it comes to rocking a party.

“I hate to be cliché but the music I play. I have such an eclectic sound that I play everything from EDM, House, HipHop, Soul, Funk, Pop, Top 40, R&B, Inspirational.”

Q. What are your goals in the next 5 years?

In 5 years my goal is to perform at Coachella, Tomorrowland, etc and producing music for other artist and myself.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you?

A. You can follow me on all social media outlets @theshesheshow and my website www.

TheSheSheShow.com.

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DJ KURUPT Q. What made you want to be a DJ?

A. What made me become

a DJ, initially was my love for sound and being able to adjust that sound to a more unique sound. Once I saw that people loved what I create made it more understanding that I had something really good and that inspired me to continue creating.

Q. What is one of your special moments you had being a DJ?

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A. One special moment I

had from being a DJ was when I was called up on stage to accept my award from the Justo Music Awards back in the early 2000s. That was a proud moment for me coming up and being selected in categories with other good DJs RIP. “Justo Fasion�.

Q. What is something you would like to change in the DJ world?

A. One thing that I would

change in the DJ world or

add is that all of the DJs and DJ coalitions come together collectively to have huge fundraisers and to support homelessness and generate more opportunity for the homes of low income.

Q. What are some of the challenges you have being a DJ?

A. I look at challenges from me being a DJ comes as anything in life, there are days when everything is going amazing and then there are days when things

aren’t so smooth, when things are becoming a huge challenge I normally would take a short break and come back at the situation from another angle but never giving up. Here’s one example: Back in February of 2015 I was shot by a stray bullet which nearly took my life, and although I have recovered it has affected my mobility, but with the strength from God I wake up with a mind to keep pushing. So again, and trust me. I know it isn’t easy so I say to do the best you can and never give up.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s ?

A. My ability to create is what I feel that would differentiate me from other DJ’s as I do believe everyone and all DJ’s has that one thing about them that is unique just as God, the creator of all things made it.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why?

A. I really consider DJ Red Alert a legend, DJ Kid Kapri a Legend, DJ Khaled a legend, and many more DJs.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ?

A. The music is what really influenced me to become a DJ. Growing up I’ve always had a ton of cd’s and cassettes of all genre and later on being inspired by other DJ’s such as DJ Ron G, DJ Mars, DJ Craig G, and many other DJs. I loved it and so I stuck with it.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. I like to use the classic technic 1200’s because these are what I first started out with and the control on the vinyl is amazing to me.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?

A. My advice to any and all upcoming DJs is to always remember why you started, and to look at the crowd like you have something for them whether it’s 10 or 100 people in the room

you have to rock that crowd like its 1000 people in the room.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. You can follow me on Instagram, Twitter, SoundCloud, and YouTube @ DJKurupt or log on to www.djkurupt. com.

Also, make sure to log on to www.TheDayIdiedBook. com and stay tuned for my first book The Day I Died @ TheDayIDiedBook on Instagram and Twitter.

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challenging—Especially because I do this fulltime.

It’s just like any other entrepreneur. You just have to work hard and remain consistent because if you don’t work, you don’t make any money.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I really got my start in college. I was the cohost to a radio mixer and personality named Y.Dot. He had a drive time show on our college station, WANM 90.5 on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. I would just watch him mix on a software program called Virtual DJ. I would sit in the studio and think to myself “I can do that!” So, one day I downloaded the program, asked him for some music and I began practicing.

SHAWNY Q. How hard is it in the industry being a female DJ ?

A. I wouldn’t say that its “hard,” but its unexpected.

Especially when you are a good one! If I had a dollar for every person (male and 12

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female) who have said to me “wow, you’re the DJ.” Or “You’re the prettiest DJ i’ve ever seen,” or (this one kills me!) “Your too pretty to be the DJ” I’d probably be rich! But I would say being a DJ in general is

Q. What are some current challenges being an Dj ?

A. Reinventing your brand to make yourself marketable. Keeping a solid gig, finding promoters who aren’t janky, keeping up with the latest technology and music, long nights and also making sure you get your worth.

Some club owners and/or promoters… they’ll try to play you. They’ll ask what your rates are and then try to lowball you. Like their being slick. It’s funny when I think about it but it’s really not funny… LOL Q. Do you think its harder to get a DJ gigs as a female than male in the Industry?

A. Not at all. The challenge is most people doing the

booking are males. With that, of course, they will try to flirt or make their pass but you just have to let them know that youre here for business and nothing else.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s ?

A. I PRACTICE. Even after I mastered the skill, I still practice and take the time to sharpen my skills.

I’m also HUGE on my blends and transitions.

For a long time, that’s all I worked on creating different ways to transition from song to song so that it never sounds like a train wreck. Of course, I’m human! Sometimes I do mess up (lol) or can just be moving too fast, but I genuinely love my craft and I think it shows.

You can really tell whose having fun and whose just there to be there.

Q. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

A. I study the crowd. I am always thinking about how I want to set the vibe and what’s going to be my first song. I’m also from Florida… I talk on the microphone! Also one thing I’ve learned from being in ATL is that they don’t give the DJ a chance to rock the mic. They hire a host and a DJ and then they want us to work together when really, I’m my own show.

personality is actually very boring.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?

A. DO GOOD BUSINESS!!!

Practice and create your own lane. Figure out what type of music you want to play and what type of DJ you want to be. For example, there is wedding DJs, club DJs, corporate DJs. Some can be any type of DJ, while others cant.

People ask me all the time to help them and I always ask them how invested are you in this because 1. It’s not a cheap hobby, 2. I don’t have time to waste, 3. It can be very time consuming. I always suggest that if you’re just starting out first, figure out what type equipment you want to use—do you want to use vinyl, CDJs or a controller. Even though they all do the same thing they each have a different feel.

Q. What are your goals in the next 5 years?

A. Syndicated radio or just radio fulltime, more traveling— I really want my craft to allow me to see the world while doing what I love. I want to learn more of the business side as well.

I’ll also possibly produce a record and learn how to make beats.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what projects you are working on?

A. My website shawnytaughtu.com, All social media @ ShawnyTaughtU Mixcloud https:// www.mixcloud.com/ shawnytaughtu/ Soundcloud https:// soundcloud.com/shawnytaughtu I’m working on something big, but you’ll just have to stay tuned!

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. Radio… being just a

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“The DJ community is extremely large. I would love to see more people and more groups coming together. “

Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. That feeling of being in control of the party crowd. It’s a great free feeling. I live for the party.

Q. What is one of your special moments you had being a DJ?

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A. Winning my 1st dj battle. The person I was against was much more experienced. We were neck and neck the whole night. At the end of the night, they announced me the winner. Awesome feeling.

Q. What is something you would like to change in the DJ world?

A. The DJ community is extremely large. I would love to see more people and more groups coming together.

Q. What are some of the challenges you have being a DJ? A. The market is flooded.

Yes there is a lane for everyone. But more and more dj’s are popping up daily. It can definitely make things challenging.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s ?

A. The customer service I provide to the people.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why? A. DJ Jazzy Jeff. Pretty sure many will say this.

But just watching him coming up and the talent he has, it’s motivating.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. A friend of mine at the time. I collected music heavy. All genre’s. One day we were looking through my collection, and he said “hey man, you got all this music, you should be a dj.” He

plugged me with one of his dj partners, and I watched for about two weeks and was like, “yeah, I wanna do this”.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. I love a good pair of Pioneer CDJ’s. 1200’s are cool, but I just love the feel on the CDJ’s.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?

A. Practice Practice.

Practice. And stick to your price!!

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. On Facebook, i’m @ djfsatl. Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, is @ iamdjfs. I can be emailed at djfsatl@gmail.com Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

A. Taking this show international!!!

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Q. How did you come up with the name DJ Nasty 305?

A. The name came off the Back of my football jersey that I would wear. It said Dr. Nasty. So I dropped Dr. and used DJ. I just added the 305 being that I found out that there is another. It wasnt a big deal so I kept that name.

Q. What made you want to become a DJ? A. Well when I was a kid I always listened to DJ Uncle Al and he gave me the inspiration.

Q. What are one of your best experiences being a DJ? A. My best was to actually get on my home radio station 99 Jamz!!!!

Q. What are some challenges being a Dj?

Q. Who influeqnced you to be a DJ? A. DJ Uncle Al, DJ Khaled, Dj Demp, Dj Chuck (Tallahassee), DJ Saxwell (RIP) & Big Will (RIP) were all my influcences.

Q.What kind of equipment do you like working with?

A. I work with Cdj’s. I can rock on turntables but those cjd’s i love. It’s just more easier for me to rock on!

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?

A. The only advice that I would give to upcoming dj’s is “DON’T EVER STOP & DON’T ACCEPT THE WORD NO!!!!”

Q. Where can we follow you and what projects are you working on?

A. FOLLOW ME ON ALL PLATFORMS @ DJNASTY305! I am currently working in the studio on a couple of projects.

My style is just me. There really isn’t a way for me to describe it it’s just me!

OH-OH-OH!!!!

The Only Advice That I Would Give To Upcoming Dj’s Is Don’t Ever Stop & Don’t Accept The Word No!!!!

A. Really have not had to many of challenges but the biggest one is being away from family.

Q. What differentiate yoy from the rest of the DJ’s?

A. I am just me and I just do my thing and most importantly I rep my city like no other.

Q. Do you consider to be a Dj Legend?

A. I don’t but people have placed that title “Legend” on me. I accept it and just work on being that everyday.

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then again if you are good at what you do they will have to keep on booking you regardless. I have however noticed that it is hard for females to get the same support as our male counterparts. Women don’t really support each other in the industry and men support each other more then they support women, so at the end of the day we are still a little disadvantaged. So to reply your question, it is hard, but hard doesn’t make it impossible. I like things the hard way anyway.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ?

DJ BROOKE BAILEY I play mainly Afrobeats. It’s what i’m good at, it’s what i’m proud of. I can go to a hiphop party and still play 60% Afrobeats and people will dance.

I can make my audience LOVE Afrobeats.

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Q. How hard is it in the industry being a female international DJ ?

A. Well to be honest, being a female in the industry has it’s advantages and disadvantages. I would say when you start off you are at a huge advantage because people tend to book you more because you are a female and it’s something new. So that is the initial advantage, it’s after this that the disadvantage starts, will they keep on booking you even after the ‘new’ part wears of? So it’s hard to keep on getting booked, but

A. Well i was engaged to a deejay. One day his manager came up to me asking if I wanted to learn deejaying swell since we had all the equipment at home and there was a huge shortage in female deejays at that time. So that’s how it started. What however really made me want to be a deejay was the fact that deejaying enabled me to share acrobats on a bigger platform. I had always loved my roots and deejaying finally gave me a platform to display this.

Q. What are some current challenges being an Dj and traveling all around the world?

A. I have a daughter, she is a little older now, but in the early days it was really hard trying to juggle being a mom and an international deejay at the same time. Another thing that was really challenging was making ends meet, because sometimes I would be on the road for 4 days

but i would only get paid for one day because i was only working for one day, all the other days were basically spent traveling from and to work.

Q. Do you think its harder to get a DJ gig as a female than male in the Industry ?

A. I really wouldn’t know.

Some people would book you quicker because it’s something new. Others wouldn’t book you as easily because they feel you can never be as good as a male deejay. So it’s really hard to answer that question.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s ?

A. I play mainly Afrobeats.

It’s thats what i’m good at, it’s what i’m proud of. I can go to a hiphop party and still play 60% Afrobeats and people will dance. I can make my audience LOVE Afrobeats (at least for a night). So that along with good mixing skills really set me apart.

Q. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

A. I try to stick to my Afrobeats based sets, but I add a little of the local sound to whatever country I got. This makes the audience feel like you also appreciate their local sound and most the times this has a positive effect on the crowd. I also try to socialize with the audience wherever I go, so I come in a little early and stay a little after I have played.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ?

A. I was always into music and entertainment. I used to sing when I was younger, but I was always very shy so it would be hard for me to sing in front of big crowds.

After this I had a period that I really didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life, I knew I wanted to be an entertainer but I was still to shy to sing. I started entering beauty pageants and during the second one I did we were asked to perform a talent. I decided to deejay and my mom was front row, she told me that this was my calling in life and I should continue, so I did. So in a way it was my mom that pushed me to really start taking deejaying serious.

main thing and the music genre I love the most.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ?

A. Push through. Play the music you love even if it’s not a mainstream music genre. If you can become a master in your niche, you can still become a star in your own little market.

Q. What made you go into predominantly Afro beats?

Q. What are your goals in the next 5 years?

Q. How do you like dealing with afro beats rather than mainstream music?

Q. Where can we follow you and what projects are you working on?

A. I’m mixed Ghanaian and Belgian, growing up in Belgium I faced allot of racism, so I always felt more comfortable with my African side. So Afrobeats became a way of me feeling more African in a non African environment. It was hard at first because no one really cared about Afrobeats a few years ago. But I decided that it was Afrobeats I wanted to represent and I’m glad I did.

A. I love my African culture and Afrobeats, so it makes more sense to me.

Afrobeats makes me happy.

I do play mainstream music as well, but Afrobeats is my

A. I want to start producing more, create my own sound and organize my own parties. In the next 5 years I probably won’t be deejaying that much anymore, but I will be focused on pushing Afrobeats to the rest of the world. I would want to settle down, get married and have more kids. Ideally I would have a husband with that same goals so we can push together.

A. I’m most active on Instagram @dj_brookebailey.

Anything I do you can find there or for music you can check out my spotify and soundcloud Dj_Brookebailey.

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DJ KASH

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“You miss home and family, you miss precious moments because you’re always working and traveling .”

Q. How did you come up with the name Dj Kash?

A. I’ve had that name since I was a kid playing basketball.

Q. What made you want to become a DJ? A. I’ve always loved music and looked up to a DJ by the name of Todd Terry. I seen the success he had so it made me realize that I can make a living doing it.

Q. What are one of your best experiences working at Hot 107.9 as a DJ? A. Having a set on a birthday bash, that was amazing because I never got a chance to go to birthday bash because I was working for the rival station and my first time at birthday bash I was djing.

Q. What are some challenges being a DJ

and traveling around the world?

A. You miss home and family, you miss precious moments because you’re always working and traveling.

Q. What differentiate you from other DJ’s?

A. My versatility, I can be djing a trap spot then the next day do an upscale event then the next day dj a reggae/ dancehall party.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ legend and Why? A. Todd Terry, Dj Premier, Dj Kid Capri and most Dj’s from that era because they started trends that people still follow now and they basically taught a whole generation how you are supposed to dj.

Q. Who influenced you to be a DJ? A. Todd Terry was from my neighborhood and I used to see him drive all types of nice cars, so to me that confirmed that you can do what you love and make great money, Q. Can you give advice to upcoming DJ’s A. Work relentlessly and don’t give up, no gig is too small or too big.

Q. Where can we follow you and what projects you working on?

A. Follow me at @ djkashatl. I’m working on a Ep that is produced by me, it’s a international sounding project that you can dance to.

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Q. How did you come up with the name DJ Bo Weezy?

A. Bo comes from lil football. I had 34 like Bo Jackson, played RB like Bo & last name is Bo so the coach started calling me Bo Weezy comes from always being the youngest of the crew!

My college roommate combined the 2 & called me Bo Weezy and it’s stuck with me ever since.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I’ve always been around it, my dad & uncles were Dj’s.

Q. What are one of your best experiences working as a DJ? A. The feeling of someone asking for your business card is a feeling like no other. Mission accomplished!

Q. What are some challenges being an DJ and traveling all around the world?

A. People always want to negotiate the price, want you to work for cheaper & longer.Traveling the world as a DJ is GREAT! There’s a lot of music in the world, so it’s up to the Dj to provide that soundtrack .

A. Kid Capri. His music selection & vibez while Djing are unmatched.

Decades later, he’s still doing his thang!

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ A. My dad, Uncles & Dj Skip-A-Chuck (RIP).

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. TTM 57 Mixer CDJ 800 or 1000 Scratch Live That’s just what I prefer.

I can play on whatever.

The DJ makes the product, the product doesn’t make you!

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. Be consistent, it will take you a long ways!

“STAY AWAY FROM THE SYNC” Work on blending the records If you can’t scratch. You’ll sound like hot lettuce, trying to force something you can’t do.

are working on?

A. IG & FaceBook BoWeezy305 Working on my destination party, next year May 1st 4th 2020 in Puerto Plata, DR. “Escape The States” https://www. urbanpassporttravels.com/ Q. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

A. I like to treat the gig like a Roller Coaster, we go up & don’t come down until my set is over! http://www.boweezy.com/ http://twitter.com/ boweezy305 https://instagram.com/ boweezy305 https://www.facebook. com/DjBoWeezy Fri - Noon Day Mix WHBX 96.1 Jamz Mon - The 5 O’Clock Beat Down on 107.9 FM The Beat Street Connect DJs Core Streetz DJs Shoneville Black Bottle Boys.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ? A. I’m not there to Dj for a long time, just a good time!

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why?

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DJ NUTTY

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“ My Biggest challenge being a DJ was learning how to MC on the mic. That takes true skills to be able to DJ and MC at the same time.”

Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. Being a lover of Music is my main reason for becoming a DJ in 2008.

Q. What is one of your special moments you had being a DJ? One of my special moments i’ve had being able to dj in front of thousands of democrats at the democratic national convention.

Q. What is something you would like to change in the DJ world?

A. I would love to open up a music and DJ school for some of our inner city kids.

Q. What are some of the challenges you have being a DJ? A. My biggest challenge being a dj was learning how to MC on the mic.

That takes true skill to be able to dj and MC at the same time.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ ?

A. I think I’m set apart by my work ethic and passion for the music. I prepare myself ahead of time for all of my events and weddings to give the best performance possible.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why? A. A true DJ legend for me is Frank Ski. He’s been a major influence in my DJ career and a friend and mentor. His work ethic is strong and very influential.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. The Music influenced me to become a DJ. I love how i can use my passion for music to entertain people and cause them to have a good time no matter what they are going through at the time.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. I like the pioneer chugs equipment the most. It’s the industry standard and very dependable.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. My advice to any upcoming Dj would be to stay focused. Find your lane that you’re really good in and stick to it.

Create your own identity and sound that sets you apart from the rest.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. You can contact me through my website for bookings which is www. djnutty.com Instagram- djnutty1 Facebook djnuttythechamp Twitter - idjnutty Mixcloud- djnutty1.

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DJ STORMY

Q. How did you get the Name Dj Stormy?

A. Stormy is so much more than a name. I evacuated to Atlanta during Hurricane Katrina.

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so I became a Storm(y)!

The perfect Storm to be exact! My social media is Stormy Atl, because New Orleans raised me and Atlanta birthed the entertainer you see today.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I was on the business side of the music industry for years, but I always had this ear and love for music. I released an EDM/ Hip Hop EP in 2016 titled

“Venom Kisses”! In the EDM genre most artist are DJ’s, so it was a natural progression for me to evolve into a DJ. Unfortunately, it was also one of the hardest tasks set in front of me...being a woman and a woman of color in a male dominated industry.

Q. What are some current challenges being an Dj and traveling all around the world?

A. One of the biggest challenges is being a female DJ in a maledominated industry.

Many can look the part but to earn respect in this industry you have to put in the work, become knowledgeable and learn the craft. Respect is only given to those who earn it. It’s a high price to pay and even higher being a female. I travel frequently and enjoy seeing different parts of the world. Travel takes a toll on the body and leaves very little time to eat healthy and work out. It’s a tough task but can be done with a very structured schedule and commitment.

Q. Do you think its harder to get a DJ gig as a female than male in the Industry ?

A. I definitely think it’s harder getting a DJ gig as a female. Historically males were behind the turntables and that became the image of a DJ. Spinderella became iconic because she was one of the very few that had a platform and even then I’m sure many didn’t take her serious. Like

and being part of Carnival as a US ambassador to Carnival. The feeling of going back home in the capacity of a female DJ/ entertainer was such an amazing experience!

Spinderella, we have to prove ourselves to sit at the table because so many take us as a gimmick!

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ ?

A. I believe what differentiates me from the other Djs is the work I put in building my brand and respect in this industry.

Nothing comes easy or overnight to anyone.

My energy, style and ability to entertain is very unique.

Q. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

A. I consider myself over the top! I have a high energy and love to engage with my audience. I love the microphone and emceeing my sets.

Depending on the event, I may bring out themed

Carnival Dancers or special guests. You can’t fit me in a box or force me to play a specific genre. I get booked to be me, which is the most amazing feeling in the world.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. My mother was a Soca singer in the Caribbean and father an avid lover of all music genres. I am originally from Trinidad and Tobago, but grew up in New Orleans in what I feel is one of the most influential music cities in America. Spinderella, Jazzy Jeff, Mannie Fresh and so many others inspires me daily as a DJ. Q. What is one of the best experiences you have had being a DJ? A. My most memorable experience is traveling back to my home country of Trinidad and Tobago

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. The biggest piece of advice I can give any new DJ is to be YOU. There is no need for two Stormy‘s in the market. Be original at everything you do.

Always seek a mentor and spend time learning the craft. Educate yourself on the history and evolution of being a DJ. If it comes easy, it’s probably because you’re not setting yourself apart.

Take the time to build your brand. Take the time to build relationships.

Take the time to invest in yourself. My motto is to always go against the grain and be bold in everything that you do.

Q. What are your goals in the next 5 years?

A. Some of my goals Include bringing more women djs to the forefront. I have a goal of doing more TV both unscripted and scripted.

As a creative I definitely have some projects that I’m working on and executive producing. In the next five years I hope to have trail blazed and open more doors and gain access to platforms for female entertainers like myself.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you.

A. Follow me on all plateforms @djstormy.

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DJ A-ONE Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I saw a DJ at my older sisters birthday party, & thought I would like it!! I was 11 at the time!

Q. What is one of your special moments you had being a DJ?

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A. A special moment I had in my career was Djing NYE on The Xscape reunion tour in our hometown to a sold out crowd of 22k people.

Q. What is something you would like to change in the DJ world?

A. I would love to change the

color barrier in the DJ world.. but then again I’d love to do that in life in general!

else, nor do I Dj or do parties like anyone else.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why? A. Kid Capri.. if you know music or the game of hip hop you will understand why he is legend to me!

Q. What are some of the challenges you have being a DJ? A. Dealing with young DJ’s under pricing the game!

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ? A. I am just me! That’s what makes me different!

I don’t sound like anyone

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. I wasn’t really influenced! I just thought I should do it!

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A.The advice that I would give to an upcoming Dj is be exactly who you are know you’re worth & charge it!

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. All social media outlets @thedjaone.

“A special moment I had in my career was Djing NYE on The Xscape reunion tour in our hometown to a sold out crowd of 22K people.”

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DJ DREWSKI

Q. What are some of your current challenges being a DJ ?

A. Some of the current challenges being a DJ are trying to figure out different ways to stay relevant and staying above everyone else. With so many people wanting to be a DJs you have to figure out how to differ yourself and be unique. What am I doing that is unique and true to myself? Not getting caught up in any hype and remaining humble.

Q. Who is your mentor/ person you look up to?

A. I am inspired by talented people that know how to apply their talent and hustle. Their are DJ’s like Mister Cee, Dj Enuff, Kid Capri, Cipha Sounds and Funk Flex that inspired my DJ career, but as an entrepreneur there are so many people!

Q. How did you come up with the name DJ Drewski out of your name Andrew Loffa?

A. Well Drew was short for Andrew. But back in the day they would add the word SKI to things to make it cool. It was an old school type of slang. Their were people like Lovebug StarSki even Snopp Dogg told me they would call him Snoopski, but Cipha Sounds started calling me Drewski and it just stuck.

Q. What are some mistakes you see in a lot of upcoming DJ ?

A. I see a lot of the upcoming DJs getting in the game with the wrong intentions. They forget

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about putting in the work and learning. They want to buy a laptop and become superstars the next day.

They don’t study the game but want to be star players.

They also forget some of the “DJ Laws” if you are an opening DJ your job is to create the vibe and set the tone so the DJ after you can come in and play all the newer stuff. You shouldn’t be playing prime time records on an opening set. There are ways to rock the party without playing all the prime time records, but that goes back to studying.

Also, a lot of the upcoming Djs want to play on the radio but don’t understand the way you DJ in the club and on the radio are two different things.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ ?

A. One thing I feel that separates me is my connection with the people and the listeners. I feel like there is an energy I create. If you are at a party or listening on the radio, you are going to feel connected. I am working for You in a sense. I don’t feel myself or play what I want to hear, I play for the people. I also feel like the love I receive is genuine and not fake or fabricated.

I am always looking for other outlets and platforms to showcase my work and brand. I just don’t do one thing and think I’m good.

I try to build bridges and connect different outlets to keep my brand relevant.

I feel as a DJ today you have to do more than just play music.

Q. How do you stay relevant for all these years as a DJ? A. I am outside! I am connected to what is happening with music and entertainment. I learn how to connect with the times and stay ahead. I don’t follow trends I try to create them.

Q. What was your experience working with Hot 97 as a DJ? A. It has been one of the greatest experiences. The same station i grew up listening to, I am now DJing on. It has also opened the door for many other opportunities as well. It has been a dream come true.

Q. What are the pro and cons of working with Ol school turntables vs new school turntables?

A. At this point I have become so adjusted to new school CDJs i prefer them over the old school 1200’s. One of the Pro’s are the size and weight.

Who wants to lug around heavy turntables. Also, the different things you can so on CDJs give you more creativity while DJing. You do not have to worry about records skipping or needles braking.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. Advice for upcoming Djs would be, make sure you put in some work and study some of your favorite DJs. It takes time like everything else and you don’t want to rush anything.

“There are a bunch of people that inspire me.

From the everyday person that can get up at 4am to go work a regular job to business men and entrepreneurs who out here getting it.”

If you want to be a full time DJ and make it your career, you have to dedicate your life to it. You can not do it part time and expect full time results.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. Follow me on social media at @SoDrewski and you can tune into Hot 97 Weeknights New at 2am, Saturdays 3pm-7pm and Sundays TheNewMVMT 11pm!

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DJ AASHA ADORE

Q. Do you think that it is hard for Women DJ to get gigs?

A. I think it can be difficult at times. It was many years back, but nowadays a lot more women DJ’s curate their own events and don’t have to depend on promoters anymore. Which is super dope.

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Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I always liked to put songs together, at the time I was doing it and it didn’t dawn on me that people actually do this for a living.

It wasn’t until I was old enough to see a live DJ and think “This is what I’ve been wanting to do!”

Q. What are some current challenges as a women DJ? A. Being a woman DJ has it’s challenges, just as any woman in any environment. To go into detail, would go into a place that doesn’t allow enough characters to fit onto one page. However, sexism, racism and unfair pay are a few.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. I love working with turntables. If you can mix on turntables, you can mix on anything.

someone have any influence on what I play.

When you’re hired to do an event as intimate and special as a wedding, you want to do the best in making that experience memorable for the couple.

In a club, I want to make the experience memorable through me.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why? A. I can name quite a few legends, legendary in their own ways. Can’t pick one!

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. I can say, trust your process and keep going.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. Follow me at @aashaadore on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA. I’m working on multiple projects, just stay tuned!

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s?

A. I play what I want. I can’t be anyones jukebox, that wasn’t the foundation that DJing was built upon.

Trusting a DJ to mix your party means trusting their ear. My ear is quite the variety of genres.

Q. Who is your favorite DJ of all time?

A. DJ Scratch & Jazzy Jeff can’t just pick one.

Q. Is it a Big difference in Djing at a wedding than a club?

A. A wedding is absolutely different than a club, because then and only then will

“I always liked to put songs together, at the time I was doing it and it didn’t dawn on me that people actually do this for a living.”

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DJ SILVER KNIGHT Q. How did you come up with the name DJ Silver Knight?

A. In middle school all I wore was silver jewelry and a girl in my class started calling me Silver.

I went with that as a rap name for me. Around high school a friend added Knight because I was really into medieval era stuff. So when I stared to dj I went with Silver Knight.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I’ve always loved music and was rapping and producing since a young kid. I fell into it by going to see a coworker spin and I fell in love with the atmosphere and energy of being a dj.

Q. What are one of your best experiences working as a DJ? A. Touring. I love it . I’ve been Bone Crusher, Jarvis, and Jagged Edge tour DJ. I love flying and going to new cities and countries. Also being the main DJ at Club Primetime for many years !!!

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Q. What are some challenges being an DJ and traveling all around the world?

A. Consistency.

Sometimes it can be really steady and flowing, sometimes it’s slow. You have to learn to prepare for the possible lulls. Also the bad promoters and club owners.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ ?

A. My personality.

There’s thousands of dj’s but I’m me and my music selection and blends.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why? A. There’s many of them but Jazzy Jeff comes to mind first. His timing, skill, and career history is unmatched.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. Mr D, a reggae dj was the first person I heard that made me want to be a dj. The way he spun and controlled the crowd I was all in at that point.

After that my mentor Dj Cowboy made me grow and build my skills.

A. Turntables are forever my favorite.

The feel, the look, just everything.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?

A. Practice, stay humble, network.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. All social media.

Follow me at @ djsilverknight.

I tend to be on Instagram the most. website is djsilverknight.com.

As far as projects, I have music coming on the producer side of things.

Entertainment? I’m the Party Fanatic. my sets are fun and high energy!!

Mr D, a reggae DJ was the first person I heard that made me want to be a DJ. The way he spun and controlled the crowd I was all in at that point. After that my mentor DJ Cowboy made me grow and build my skills.

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DJ VALASOUL Q. How did you come up with the name DJ Valasoul?

A. I actually invented the name! My first Dj Name was DJ ABS (Ass Bouncer Specialist) lol but that wasn’t a household name so I decided to change it and every 36

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name I thought of was taken by someone else and it’s important that I don’t share a name with anyone so I took the “V” from Vinyl because Dj is a passion for me. I have no idea where it came from but it just flowed “V-ala” and then the Soul came

from me because I put me into everything I do so we have Dj Valasoul, it actually means “watch me do me!”

Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I started out as a

I wanted to do something music with longevity and one of my good friends Dj Rell Onpoint had his tables set up one day and let me scratch or at lease look like I was lol but from that moment I knew that this is what I want to do so he put me on and I never turned back

rapper but I didn’t want to dive in to the craft like that plus it was so many rappers and I wanted to do something with music with longevity and one of my good friends Dj Rell Onpoint had his tables set up one day and let me scratch or atleast look like I was lol but from that moment I knew that this is what I want to do so he put me on and I never turned back.

Q. What are one of your best experiences working as a DJ? A. It’s a lot actually but if I have to think of one, it was being on stage at birthday bash 2016 in centennial park.

Q. What are some challenges being an DJ? A. I would say keeping up with music now days there is so much of it now and it comes out as fast as it does it can be difficult keeping up with new music.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ? A. I feel my shows are more of an experience because how versatile I am but I really separate myself by how I approach my shows.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why? A. The Honorable Dj Kool Herc, Grand Master Flash, Afrika Bambaataa (Hip-Hop Holy Trinity) Dj Jazzy Jeff, Dj Scratch, Dj Bee, I mean the list goes on but these men all change the game and that’s what I hope to do one day.

working with and why?

A. I love vinyl because I like the sound and control it brings when I mixing.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. This career is hard work and you have to go hard keep an open mind and stay authentic.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. Everything is Dj Valasoul or just Google me you dig.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. Like I said before, it’s like as soon as I touched the turntables I knew this is what I want to do it’s like it’s a calling you know.

Q. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

A. I think I have a unorthodox way of approaching my shows I like to feed off the energy of the crowd by myself taking them through different genres through out the event.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like

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Q. Do you think that it is hard for Women DJ to get gigs?

A. I believe it takes a little more effort to gain the respect in a sense.

If you notice in the industry, there is very little representation from women in the main stream from DJs to producers.

I still get people saying, we gotta have you on this show because we’ve never had a female DJ before. I’m thinking like for real in 2019!

But hey I’m grateful for the opportunity.

I believe women are as skilled as men in music and technology and are a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I was born to a Mother who is very musically inclined, so I’ve always had a strong love for music from Gospel to Hip Hop to Soul. I’m also a rapper and it has wharfed into DJing. I was making “mixtapes” in college for people and didn’t even realize it. Starting off with UGK and ending with The Clark Sisters. Pray for me! I have a passion for music in general. DJs are musicians and whether it’s two turntables and a mixer or a controller, it’s an instrument. You can manipulate songs with mixing and creativity.

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DJ MS. ECLECTIC Q. What are some current challenges as a women DJ? A. There is a pre conceived notion (for some I’ll say), that women don’t know what they are doing when it comes to anything audio or technical. When you walk into the room, sometimes the audio personnel act like you don’t know where the cords go or there were times when I would walk

into an event with my ex and they would assume he was the DJ. When you tell them you are the DJ, the shock on their face is amazing. Good times.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. I love Pioneer and Numark. I have been using both for years.

Pioneer DDJ-SX2 is amazing for portability

when I’m traveling. I love the Numark NS7III because it’s one of the few controllers that has rotating platters. Now I’m not a turntablist but definitely getting into the art. Respect to the turntablists!

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ ?

A. I think fusing all of my God given talents and my ear for music. I would say I’m not just a DJ or even profess to be the best DJ but more of a music connoisseur. Being a rapper and also a radio personality, I try to fuse all of these together in a mix and my profession in general. Also my ability to mix old school and new school, no matter the genre is something I love to do. Even when I’m playing urban contemporary gospel (my main genre), I’m going to incorporate some old school hip hop like “Let Me Clear My Throat” to create the Eclectic Experience.

Q. Who is your favorite DJ of all time?

A. That’s a hard one to name but I’ll talk about who I grew up on like Jazzy Jeff and Kid Capri. They were so dope and still are to this day! They have longevity in this game.

And then I have to give it up for the women and shout out Spinderella from the female hip hop standpoint!

Q. What are some mistakes you see in a lot of up coming Dj? A. Hmm. Let me see…

Not taking advice from older DJs with the experience and knowledge of the art form, wanting to learn how to scratch so bad that you don’t learn the fundamentals of DJing.

I’ve been guilty of some of these myself. I think that being a DJ is so accessible now that you have to sit back, respect and learn the craft. You could be naturally good at it but like everything, it’s good to practice and study.

Q. What or who inspired you to be a Dj? A. Music inspired me.

I can live without a TV, but I cannot live without music. Let me be honest here. I graduated college, got my first real job and I was like they taking all these taxes out of my check! So, I was like I need a side hustle. Why not combine your love for music with an art form.

I was already making “mixtapes” in college so some people already thought I was a DJ, so I reached out to all of my friends who were DJs and the rest is history.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. Keep God first and find a mentor. I’ve been blessed to have a few. Shout out to Grandmaster DJ Mix and DJ Soul. They keep you grounded and on point.

Music inspired me.

I can live without a TV, but I cannot live without music.

Also, learn the business side of the industry and know that there are so many outlets for DJing outside of parties and clubs. There is radio, award shows, concerts/tours, and too many to name. Seek the opportunities and rock them.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. Follow me at @ DJMsEclectic on all social media. My website is www.DJMsEclectic. com. I currently have a single out called “Love It (An Old School Ode) available on all digital outlets!

“Music is a universal language that’s infectious. It uplifts one’s spirits. It’s more than beats, melodies and hooks, it’s the tune that defines lives.”

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DJ GORGEOUS

Q. Do you think that it is hard for Women DJ to get gigs?

A. At times it is hard and at times it’s not. As females, we are in a male dominate field so therefore we tend to get

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looked over. We want it just as bad as any DJ does we just have to work harder and prove ourselves at every gig we get booked for.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ?

A. My passion/love for music made me want to be a DJ. I’ve been singing and dancing since I was 2 years old.

At the age of 15 I became a promoter and saw how the people loved the DJ, saw how a DJ can send

you home happy, take all of your worries away and I wanted to provide that experience. I like to see people enjoying themselves.

Q. What are some current challenges as a women DJ? A. Not being labeled as a promiscuous female is a challenge. We have temptations just like men if not even more. But it’s a double standard. Men do it, they get a slap on the hand. Women do it we are instantly categorized. It’s been like that for years.

We have to worry about being judged and not sleeping our way to the top, so some of us has to earn it the hard way.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. I love working with my traktor and pioneer controllers because they are easy to carry. Not too heavy and they don’t take up a lot of space. In the future, when I do get my technic 1200’s customized I will bring them out every now & then.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ ?

A. I’m just like every other DJ, I don’t like tot single myself out. We all have the same passion and drive. We are all trying to break artists and get each other’s name out there. I am a female that’s a single mom, so

that differentiates me from some other DJs. Q. Who is your favorite DJ of all time?

A. I love Jazzy Jeff and Spinderella. I cant pick between the two lol.

Q. Is it a big difference in Djing at a wedding than a club?

A. It’s a huge difference.

The music is clean at weddings. Well when I DJ wedding I like to use clean music only.

More line dancing and R&B music is played.

Weddings are like family reunions to me but a tamed family reunion.

Some weddings are organized to go off a strict schedule for example, when the garter is taken off, when the bouquet is thrown, etc. Clubs are different.

We can break music at clubs & no one wants to hear R&B majority of the night or the edited version of the songs.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why? A. I would consider Jam Master Jay is one because he was well knowing in the hip hop community. Run DMC were unstoppable and kids will learn about them in their history classes.

-Jazzy Joyce has been breaking down bearers for female DJs since the early 80’and recorded a few of her own songs.

“I love Jazzy Jeff and Spinderella. I can’t pick between the two lol. “ She gets left a lot.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. Network, network, network. You never stop networking. And practice as much as you can.

Lastly, do not let anyone sell you a dream .

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

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Q. How did you come up with the name DJ Nabs?

A. My bestfriend Alton Lucus back in Duhram NC where I am from had started calling me Nabs.

I was like what is Nabs?

They were skinny Briscoe Cookies in 6th grade.

I hated it but it stuck. I started Djing 4 yrs later in 10th grade I became DJ Nabs the Biscoe Disco.

Q. What made you want to become a DJ? A.It was the early 80’s.

I never had any interest in rapping. I did try to break dance but it did not work out and I became an DJ.

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Q. What are some challenges being a DJ? A. Staying inspired meaning sometimes music can become so mudain when people are copying whatever is hot at the moment.

That gets disappointing and uninspiring but then always a new artist, new record, new remix or new style that comes out and sometimes comes from the Dj that changes music. Its always a challenge dealing with the cut and paste, copy and paste aspect of the music business in society.

Q. How did you get in with being a DJ for So So Def? A. With So So Def I started it with Jermaine with him making mixtapes and at that time I was on Radio and V103. When Jermaine finally got a deal with So So Def this was after Kris Kross. For Kris Kross which I ended up DJing for in 1992 which was Jermaine group was not on So So Def they was on Rough house records out of philly. Then Jermaine got So So Def recording that we now know and that first group was Xscape which I DJ for

them before at that time. I end up meeting Jermaine through my friends Arrested Development who had a hit that same year as Kris Kross called Tennessee. Hot 97.5 same thing I known Jerry Smokin B who is an radio legend and he called me in 95 that we had a new rap station and wanted me to come on over I was at V103 at the time. A year later they asked me again and decided to go to Hot 97.5 in 1996 they was a year old at the time.

Q. What differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s?

A.We all is Different its just tapping into your own pesonal super power thats how I describe it. I haven’t always felt like I was different than any DJ. A lot of times I felt like I wasn’t good enough but that’s what made me practice a lot. I know I am a really good DJ and that I am passionate about it and the more that I draw from my own individual vibe that’s how I create things like Ol school Sundays at clyde that people still talk about or when I repost my videos people repost it because they still feel it. Most of all I just try to be me.

Q. How does it feel to be a legend in this game & how did you stay relevant for all these years?

A. It’s definitely an over use word because the people I consider a legend like DJ Grand Master

Flash so I do not compare myself to them. So when people call me a legend I know what they mean and I take the good feeling from that. I never worry about staying relevant because I know my god purpose. I think it’s a word people been using the last 15 years but I am doing gods purpose.

great to have digital vinyl that you can access. I would encourage anyone that’s djing to put their hands on vinyl and don’t be afraid of it. And be the best of both worlds. You want to be balance. I do not have anything negative of things coming out its not about the equipment its about the person.

Q. Who or What influenced you to be a DJ? A. Many things….

Learning and that I loved music as a child. I played saxophone very early and instrumentation from jr high to military. I am from Durham played in a lot of bands and I love music.

I was the Neighborhood DJ in Durham I consider being influenced by DJ’s but the early ones that influcened me was Grand Master Flash,next Master Ice from Utfo, Jazzy Jeff, Dj Kash Money, Grand Mixer DXT, Jazz Master Jeff, Grand Master D the early 80’s you had to know how to mix and scratch there was no games back then.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming Dj’s?

A. Stay true to your craft whatever that may be and then if you the type that can master more than one craft than do that. Master that craft master the next one that’s how you become and prince to me. Prince was a genius a writer, ranger, musician, performer. Dj is not one thing you can produce being on the radio is different being a music director on stage is different, like production not just producing music but producing the show, producing the event. I can produce at Las Vegas show then produce the Atl crunk music fest, I can produce something on Tom Joyner family reunion. As a Dj we have that ability when we master that craft.

Q. What are the pro’s and con’s of working with digital equipment vs analog?

A. We all use analog in some form and fashion anolog is just anything in the real world. So the mixer we touch is analog picture if someone is just djing with their laptop alone you can say just digital but most DJ are doing both. I think it is

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what projects you are working on?

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DJ SAMORE “I started at my college radio station, then on campus then events, and when i was on the big commericial station i got in the building first , then i was out in the front, so before they had a chance to judge, they heard me they know me, i had the co sign of being on the radio .”

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Q. How hard is it in the industry being a female DJ ?

A. It’s kind of hard, especially when you want to be recognize by your talent and skill , image plays a bigger part than anything you can have the right image and the talent and skill can be lacking and you still get on, or you can have the talent the skill but the image you are working on , you are going to be held up until you get the whole thing together, and that’s where i am , but i’m getting it though....I had to come back to atlanta

to really get that concept of image and preception is everything, cap is the thing, they see you before they hear you. But me coming from radio background they always heard me before they got a chance to judge my image.

Q. What made you want to be a dj?

A. Love for music period.

Q. What are some current challenges being an DJ ?

A. Really just trying to boss up like these guys out here, it’s more than

just being a , you have to be rounded across, hosting, djing, spinning.

Q. Do you think its harder to get a DJ gig as a female than male in the industry ?

A. I don’t think so , I work hard and put my self out there and real recognize real, that’s why I get much help along the way.

Q. What differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s?

A. I started from the radio first. I started at my college radio station, then on campus then events, and when i was on the big commericial station I got in the building first , then I was out in the front, so before they had a chance to judge, they heard me they know me, I had the co sign of being on the radio . So like if I was on the radio I had to be good. Because not everyone gets in the building and coming back to atlanta from florida I had to let people know listen i’m not new to this i’m just new to this market i got 13 years in. When they hear me play, they know i definitely didn’t just start 6 months to a year ago.

Q. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ entertainment?

A. I’m trying to be the female DJ Khaled of the game period.

I’m touring big artist , Q. Who or what major artist, doing my influenced you to be a own big show sets, then DJ? getting back into writing A. The love for music my screen plays and and then the syndicated producing short film/ radio shows like Steve short plays , in the Tyler Harvey Morning Show, Perry market.

Tom Joyner Morning Show, DJ Khaled , Rickey Smiley Morning Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you Show, DJ Envy , The and what project you Breakfast Club. are working on?

A. Instagram or Twitter: Q. Can you give any @thisisdjsamore; We advice to upcoming working Ep, new songs DJ? featuring dope artist, A. Stay consistent, stay and a lot more dope down, don’t give up , shit you gotta just stay I mean you will have tuned in and follow the thoughts but stay focus on the end result and you movement . Also follow my spotify playlist Dj can’t do it for the money Samore. Everything because it’s not going to is DJ Samore - www. come right away.

Sourbanentertainment.

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DJ PRECISA Q. How hard is it in the industry being a female DJ? A. It is very hard, because you always be underestimate and judge by the way you look, personally I think it’s like in everything some female DJs are good and some not but men too some are good and some are bad but we getting better, they started to respect us and we own our position with hard work and skills.

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Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I collected music since I was very little (8 years old) and I was like a weird little girl who doesn’t play with dolls. I was playing with tapes, Walkman and headphones all day. When someone introduced me to a mixer it was a complete new world for me and I can’t stop, I remember my mother said stop with

this bullshit you would never be someone if you don’t study and continue with this stupid music, I literally followed my dream and now I’m here living the American dream and making a living from what I love.

Q. What are some current challenges being an DJ? A. It’s always a new challenge; I prove my skills everyday, have time

for practice, I would love to study more and have someone that direct my career in the good way. I can be very discipline if I really love what I’m doing and music it’s definitely it’s my big love. I would love to be the DJ of one hot Latina artist....maybe one day.

Q. Do you think its harder to get a DJ gig as a female than male in the Industry ?

A. It’s hard in general get good gigs not just because of the gender, it’s more because of the over capacity of DJs today in the market and how easy everybody wanna do a work for cheap or for free, I understand the kids wanna go out and spin anywhere and don’t care for the money but they need to realize that the nightclub business it’s a hostile game and always it’s going to be someone who want to take advantage of you innocence and your aspirations.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ ?

A. I’m a warrior naturally of where I come from always trying to survive and I never stop to push, hustling daily and always thinking how I can help the brands and the companies that I work with grow and have more business, for me if

I win, you win, we all win teamwork.

Q. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

A. My style it’s hype, energetic full of love here to make you happy and make your business make money, as Mobile DJ I want to create memories in the clients and providing the best sound, beautiful and clean set up to the venue.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. 100% the hip-hop culture in General; the freestyle, the lyrics with contents one of them was Public Enemy.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?

A. Follow the heart beats, work hard and evaluate how much you love the music, if you just do for the money or fame this is not your career, In this game one day you have everything and the next you don’t know it’s a constant war and just the strongest survive.

Q. What are your goals in the next 5 years?

A. Hopefully be settle with my DJ company, my clothing store, as an immigrant it’s not been

“I collected music since I was very little (8 years old) and I was like a weird little girl who doesn’t play with dolls I was playing with tapes, Walkman and headphones all day”.

easy but God got me and In 5 years I will make everything happen.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. I have my website and from website all my links for Social media and sound cloud. www.djprecisa.com www.mixcloud.com/ mariaceciliastgochile www.instagram.com/ djprecisa

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DJ TEE Y Q. How hard is it in the industry being a female DJ ?

A. I feel as of lately the door as opened up more for female DJs and women in the industry overall but of course I feel as a women we always have to prove ourselves a little more in this male dominated industry.

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Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I’ve always been a DJ to my family and friends. I’ve always been the one to trust with the aux cord. I have loved music my entire life so I just decided to buy equipment one day and create an opportunity for myself.

Q. What are some current challenges being an Dj ?

A. Remembering all the music I have in my catalog. Having so much music is great but overwhelming at times. I hate when I think about a song I could have played after a set!

Q. Do you think its harder to get a DJ gig as a female than male in the Industry A. No. I really just think its about the craft when it comes to the music.

I feel like if you’re a good DJ it really doesn’t matter male or female.

The people just want great sounds.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s ?

A. My ability to adapt to different crowds is an advandage because im can take more gigs and get the chance to become more creative.

Q. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

A. I feel like my style is pretty open. I feel I can adapt to any crowd. I love a lot of different genres of music so its always fun to create different vibes.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. My Dad is a huge music lover and has

collected tons of classic albums! He is definitely is a big part of me knowing music and becoming a DJ! Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. Don’t be scared just go for it! You can practice at home but you learn the most while in the moment! Take the next upcoming DJ opportunity and prove to yourself that “YOU GOT THIS!”

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. Please Follow me on Instagram @ _itsteey also follow my music platrom page @makingmusicfriends!

“ Dont be scared just go for it”.

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DJ NIKKI REIGNZ Q. Do you think that it is hard for Women DJ to get gigs?

A. As a woman DJ, I would say no. As a DJ in general, I would say that it depends on what type of gig you are trying to get. The club scene is heavy with a lot of talented DJs. If that’s

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what you are trying to get into, it’s all about networking and knowing the right people.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I actually never knew that I wanted to be a DJ until I actually started DJing. My husband was

the one who wanted to get into DJing. So after all of the equipment was purchased, he never really had the time to learn it. I was home all the time and I just started messing around with it....then I became OBSESSED! I fell in love with it ever since.

Q. What are some current challenges as a women DJ? A. I would have to say that we are often underestimated in our abilities so some may be more hesitant to give us a chance. That can be viewed as a challenge, but I think of it more as a “secret weapon”.

The look of surprise on someone’s face when they see that I can actually play is priceless!

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. I actually love working on all equipment.

Turntables, controllers, CDJs. It all just depends on what mood I’m in.

They all give a different feel.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJs? A. Me! Every DJ has their own way of playing.

Song selection, timing, energy....I am what makes me different because no one can do me the way I DO ME! Q. Who is your favorite DJ of all time?

A. To be honest, I can’t say that I have an “all time” favorite DJ. I can say though that I am a DJ fanantic! Any DJ up there doing their thing, I STAND for!

Q. What are some mistakes you see in a lot of upcoming DJs? A. I would say jumping out there before you’re really ready. I myself have made that same mistake. I actually bombed my first ever club event! It’s all good when you’re in your home playing for yourself until you actually have to get on that stage and all eyes are on you. It’s definitely not as easy as it looks!

I’ve been doing this for about 4 years now and I am still learning every day.

Q. What or who inspired you to be a DJ? A. Like I said before, I never knew that I wanted to be a DJ until

I actually started djing.

But once I fell in love with the craft and started studying and learning, I draw inspiration from the veteran DJs I surround myself with.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. Make sure to surround yourself with people who will encourage your growth and who you can learn from. Also, PRACTICE! You will never be too good to not have to practice. Work on your craft daily. Oh, and one more thing...Keep going!

It certainly is fun and is very rewarding (as with anything when you love what you do), but it is hard work and is not an easy road. You’ll definitely have your moments but don’t give up. I promise its worth it!

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. You can find me on Instagram @ DJNikkiReignz and Facebook at DJ Nikki Reignz. You can also check out my mixes on SoundCloud and Mixcloud. Just search DJ Nikki Reignz.

I have a few events in the works and I am also working on a special mix project to be announced soon. Stay tuned!!

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Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. I started out a radio station engineer and by listening to so much music it grew my love for music.

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had being a DJ? A. I had the opportunity to DJ for the Atlanta Dream basketball team in front of 6k fans.

Q. What is something you would like to change in the DJ

world?

A. The way Djs break records and make sure that’s their are gate keepers to help out when it comes to great music being played.

Q. What some of the challenging you have being a DJ? A. Just getting Records the correct way from artist and being able to play the music.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ ?

A. I think my style of playing music, hosting and the way I Brand myself.

Q. Who would you

consider to be a DJ Legend and Why? A. Dj Irie he had hit so many highlights. Djing for the Miami Heat, Target, Television. He also created his own weekend. He is highly respected in the DJ game.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. Just being able to be in control of the narrative in any setting when it comes to music. Making people feel good and having a special time made me want to DJ.

equipment do you like working with and why?

A. DDJ 1000, Pioneer 1200’s I like smaller equipment because it’s easy to travel with.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. Do not play for you.

Play for the people.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. For all moves from me go to www.iamdjwaffles. com.

Q. What kind of

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DJ FLUX

Music Mogul Q. How did you come up A. When I moved to New Jersey from Jamaica with the name DJ Flux? just teaching I listened to Hot 97 A. The name was actually Broadcasting out of NYC just given not me, I djed and being a specifically ED lover and my first party at 12 years Dr Dre in the morning and major force in old at a local boys and Dj Funk Master Flex and I girls club in my hometown, the industry and just fell in love from there. my female knew I had all the cds at the time and continuing to was just you need to play Q. What is one of your contribute to this special moments you the music so I said ok have being a DJ? cool. That night one of the hip hop culture A. When I Did bug workers said to me “Man stadium events djing for that I love so your style is is fluxtual like Ciara, Kanye West, Remy Flux you did a great job much.

Ma, Outkast Big Boi, and mixing it up so it just stuck Flux.

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my House of Blues Sin Night where my mentor gave me an hour slot to just do my thing at the

biggest Night In Myrtle Beach at the time.

Q. What are some challenges you have being a DJ? A. As far as clubs just playing for people who all want to hear what they want to hear when they want to hear it but I always say you came to rock with me so sit back and enjoy the show. Also just genuinely loving the craft that seems to be fading away to me somewhat its just for clout and money when I observe other Djs not all just a lot. Taking risks and breaking records its an art too breaking new music in a club to people who never heard hit before gotta stand for the culture and break music that’s good cant just babe a bandwagon DJ. Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s?

A. I don’t Care about money like that, it comes it goes I just have my code that I live by and that’s always kept me grounded when dealing with people or labels who are wanting to work certain records. Donnt get it twisted yes I have to compensated for my talents and access but within discretion. Money thrown in my face doest impress me. Also Im an all around DJ, I have Done radio I can speak on the mic, I am very

technical I use Turntables, Controllers or Cdjs I can Battle, scratch and host on the mic I worked very hard to be well rounded in all things.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ legend and Why? A. So many that I can name but I’m going to say A Dj who I used to listen to while in college at Georgia Southern Dj Dice Law out of Savannah he was super Talented I used to drive and just sit in the club Listening to him play and work the crowd on the mic he was amazing. R.I.P Dice Q. Who or What influenced you to be a DJ? A. Listening to radio and later being I radio I college really led me to take the craft super seriously.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with?

A. I currently love my ddjsz2 Gold Controller with serato by Pioneer. Great gear top of the line Love it.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?

A. Take the craft seriously, study the past and know that you have to practice at your skills most of it is pure talent and IT factor but you must practice, after all practice makes perfect.

Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

A. Music Mogul just teaching and being a major force in the industry and continuing to contribute to this hip hop culture that I love so much.

Q. Where can we follow you at and what projects are you working on?

A. Everyone can follow me at @IAMDJFLUX on Instagram Im working on my very 1st Album as a DJ similar to what Dj Khaled does im super excited about it working with artists to convey my ideas on hot tracks its entitled “Party and Bullshit” I have residencies at Miami Lounge every Friday @MiamiLoungeAtl and Mirza Lounge every Saturday Mirzahookahatl Follow me. @Iamdjflux II appreciate all the support much love. Shouts to everybody out there chasing there dreams “Dont Stop”. #GodDj

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Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. My dad always played music and had a home entertainment system and I was very popular in high school and I began doing parties with the entertainment system just for fun in apartments for high school kids. One day, a guy said to me he

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would pay me $50 to do his apartment party and then I realized I could start making money doing this.

Q.What is one of your special moments you had being a DJ? A. I was called to DJ at major 21 and up club, and I was 18 and very excited. I wasn’t able to

DJ because unfortunately I got arrested that night.

That night taught me to slow down and focus on what you’re doing. It’s not about play. It’s about business.

Q. What is something you would like to change in the DJ world?

A. I would like to change the relationship DJ’s have with the artists. I feel the artists should help the DJ’s more and be more accessible to the DJs. Q. What some of the challenging you have being a DJ? A. I would say the funding it takes. People don’t understand it costs to have a DJ or they don’t want to pay the DJ’s what they are worth so you’re not able to market yourself.

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ? A. I don’t entertain by just playing music. The music brings the party to life and it brings me to life. So as they “the life of the party” , I am the life of the party. I interact with the guests. I interact with the crowd. I communicate with the crowd. I make myself one with the crowd so I can understand the environment and what kind of music to play.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why? A. That’s a good question.

I would say DJ Big Chris.

He was very famous for DJing at the UBar. He left an imprint not just in DJing but the state of GA.

“I interact with the guests. I interact with the crowd. I communicate with the crowd. I make myself one with the crowd so I can understand the environment and what kind of music to play.”

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ? A. My father.

be confident and gather a following. Know your market and let your market expand for you.

Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. Pioneer. It’s easy to use, durable, and lasting. You get what you pay for.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. IG @djhollywood_atl Currently working on a series of Apple Music playlists.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. Make yourself known.

Don’t be quiet. Be vocal and that doesn’t mean just by speaking. Be vocal in your appearance , your outfits, your hair. Definitely

Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

A. I see myself helping artists develop, build their music, and working closely with independent artists.

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DJ 640

Q. How did you come up with the name DJ 640?

A. The short answer to this question is that 640 was my Mother’s address.

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And they would say from 640. My DJ Name used to be DJ Roddie Fresh…

Then my Next door neighbor said you should change your DJ name to 640 and he laugh like it was a joke, but little did he know I was tossing it around in my head and then it stuck.

Q. What made you want to be a DJ? A. My Mother and older

sisters Love them some music and they always played music in the basement and had parties and I Learned the music to which they loved and I enjoyed the Family, Friends getting together having fun.

A close friend of the family was a DJ and he would always leave his equipment at the house and pick it up the next couple of days.

Then one day he left it over one too many days and I went into his stash of records cut the system on and BOOM I was Hooked!!!

Q.What are one of your best experiences working as a DJ? A. One night one of my oldest sisters friends was having her Birthday Party at My moms house and as usual the DJ came and dropped of his equipment early and left. Something happened and he couldn’t make it back so they went on to have her party and was playing the music thierselves. This went on for a few songs until she said “Stink” (My Nickname) put on Prince so I did and then I played Michael Jackson, Marving Gay, Atlantic Starr,, The Art of Noise, Commodors,..(ect) The party was PUMPING!!!

Before you knew it I played the whole night …As we was cleaning up and I as about to go to sleep, I’ll never forget this her name was Elbow she said Stink

come here and she had her fist balled up and said “Here” confused I was like what and she opened her fist and I think she game me like $50.00….. and I said What?? What did I do and she said “You played my Party and I want to pay you for it, I would had to pay the DJ if he was here so I Thank You for Playing my Party”… I said you mean You get PAID for DJing??? Shhhheed… I started buying all kinds of records and gathering as much music every chance I had and started to take this more serious.

Q. What are some challenges being a DJ? A. Having to please everyone!! Nothing Pisses me off more than when you have the Party Jumping and this one person (who happens to be close to the Folks that Hired you) decides “She” its ALWAYS a “SHE” that goes “Could You Play Some AL GREEN”… and says I WANT TO HEAR IT NOW!!!! Then you play it the floor clears and “She” don’t even dance either.

Then I have to win the Crowd all over again!!

Q. What Differentiate you from the rest of the DJ? A. My Genre of music… I’m very versitale of music from Oldies, Rapp, Hip-Hop, 70’s, New School, Reggae, Techno, Disco, I can do it

all… and I like to talk S*** on the Mic because I used to be a Rapper so I’m used to the Mic too.

Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend and Why? A. A DJ legend…. I would say Kid Capri because that’s a name that I heard growing up. .. But Jam Master J because he was the DJ of my favorite rap group RUNDMC. I also like the way Jazzy Jeff Mixed that’s the first time I learned that you have to Mix the music when doing a party… and Grand Master D of Whodini because he was a DJ that also Rapped.

Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ ?

A. “Tony” Shout out to my Manns Tony!! He was the Family Friend that Did all my Family parties.. I thought he looked so Cool Doing That Sh*** Q. What kind of equipment do you like working with and why?

A. Believe it or not I like the Vinyl Records are my favorite. Technology has made it easier on us no more Milk Crates and big Trucks for Speakers…

We still get the same pay..so.. I still learn the new technology but I still like ole School. It’s more intimate and you have more control.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ? A. My Son is now an Upcoming DJ “DJ 320” and he takes my advice too and I want him to be better than me (And sometimes he IS!!!! If you love music and putting together songs and you love to move parties. .. I say go for it, but notices I used Love a lot because you have to love it and not necessary want to do it for the Money. I think you should Love it First.

Q. Tell everyone where they can follow you and what project you are working on?

A. Facebook: DJSixforty Evening Show….

Instagram: DJSIXFORTY and Twitter: DJ640 I’m not a rapper so I’m not doing any projects but Do check out the 640 Evening Show Every Thursday from 7-8pm on VowWav TV (VoxWav.Com).

Q.. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

A. A DJ that’s not “1 Sided” and can Roll With The Best of em!!!

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