DJ Gold of the legendary Screwed Up Click

Atiba Caddell better known as DJ Gold of the legendary Screwed Up Click is originally from Los Angeles but migrated to La Marque Galveston Texas area at a young age. You can say he is a unique talent, being he started Djing at the age of 12. Due to DJing some of the hottest clubs at the time, Gold eventually came across the iconic DJ Screw. DJ Screw invented a sound that a whole southern culture was built off and still stands on today. He slowed the music down and simultaneously solidifying Houston as a hip hop staple in the culture. The S.U.C. is the Wu Tang Clan of the southern region of the United States, the click is a collective of some of the most skilled DJs and emcees in hip hop.

As DJ Gold puts it, his music prowess and swagger with the ladies left an impression on DJ Screw leaving him no choice but to add him to the click. Their mutual respect for the craft forged a bond and cameraderie that even in Screw’s death still remains today. The reverance the Screwed Up Click gets to this day is a testiment to the talent and the work that laid the foundation for a whole culture and transported a region into a global presence. Gold feels humble and proud to be a key part of that history. He is still producing music, and has some major projects on deck. Gold not only mentors young DJs, he also is still keeping DJ Screw’s legacy alive by opening up the Screw Luv Academy, a safe haven for our youth to learn about the culture and cultivate their talents. The goal is to open an academy in troubled areas throughout the country. When I asked DJ Gold about his upcoming projects and where we can connect with him he told me about a movie and documentary project with D-1 and Al D, as well as the clothing line collaboration a real familiar brand, Pride and Egoos. He also has some new musical endeavors with artist like Assata Storm, Jae Wae, TT & Pap, NaNa, That lady Tish, Starburst, Crisco Ice, Jhiame Sinatra, and King Edwards. The SUC musical OG can be reached at Djgoldsucog@gmail.com. You can be sure Pride and Egoos presents will promote whatever DJ Gold has going on.