Interview with DJ Drewski

By: Where it Begins

 

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. There were people like Lovebug Starski even Snoop Dogg told me they would call him Snoopski, but Cipha Sounds started calling me Drewski and it just stuck.

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

A. One thing I feel that separates me is my connection with people and listeners. I feel like there is an energy created. 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 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 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 Old 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 Pros are the size and weight. Who wants to lug around heavy turntables. Also, the different things you can do on CDJs give you more creativity while Djing. You do not have to worry about records skipping or needles breaking.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?

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

Follow Drewski @sodrewski

 

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