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Where It Begins Magazine: A Tribute to DJs

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This month, I’m thrilled to share the incredible journey of Where It Begins magazine, which I started six years ago. Our mission has always been to give people a platform to share their stories and journeys, because everyone has a testimony worth hearing.

For our fourth issue, we featured the phenomenal DJ Stormy on the cover. DJ Stormy is one of Atlanta’s best DJs, and she travels all over the world, bringing her unique energy to every event. This issue was extra special because it was dedicated to DJs from all over the globe, highlighting their passion and contributions to the music world.

A huge shout out to the amazing DJs featured in this issue: Kels the DJ, The She She Show, DJ Kurupt, DJ Ice, DJ Flux, DJ Shawny, DJ FS, JJ Nasty, DJ Brooke Bailey, DJ Kash, DJ Bow Weezy, DJ Nutty, DJ A One, DJ Drewski, DJ Aasha, DJ Silver Knight, DJ Valasoul, DJ Ms Eclectic, DJ Gorgeous, DJ Nabs, DJ Samore, DJ Precisa, DJ Tee, DJ Nikki, DJ Waffles, DJ Hollywood, and DJ Sixforty.

This issue is one of my favorites, as it celebrates the talent and dedication of DJs who bring life to our parties and events. Make sure to check it out, follow our journey, and share the love for these incredible artists!

Check it out:

https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_

Interview with DJ Nikki Reignz

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Interview with DJ Nikki Reignz

By: Where It Begins

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 kind of equipment do you like working with?

A. I actually love working on all equipment. Turntables, controllers, and CDJ’s. It all just depends on what mood I am in. They all give a different feel.

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

A. Me! Every DJ has their own way of playing. Sing selection, timing, and energy….. I am what makes me different because no one can do me the way I DO ME!

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?

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 as easy a road. You’ll definitely have your moments but don’t give up. I promise it’s worth it!

Follow me @djnikkireignz

To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_

 

Interview with Dj Nabs

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Interview with DJ Nabs

By: Where It Begins

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

A. My best friend Alton Lucas back in Durham 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 years later in 10th grade I became DJ Nabs the Briscoe 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 a DJ.

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 were on Rough House Records out of Philly. Then Jermaine got So So Def recording that we now know, and that first group was Xscape with 1 DJ for them before at that time. I ended 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 a 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 I decided to go to Hot 97.5 in 1996 they were a year old at the time.

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

A. We all are different, it’s just tapping into your own personal superpower that’s how I describe it. I haven’t always 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 Old School Sundays at Clyde that people still talk about when I repost my videos. People repost it because they still feel it. Most of all I just try to be me.

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

A. Stay true to your craft whatever that may be and then if you are the type that can master more than one craft then do that. Master that craft, master the next one that’s how you become a prince to me. Prince was a genius, a writer, ranger, musician, performer. Djing 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 shows then produce Atl Crunk music fest, I can produce something on Tom Joyner family reunion. As a DJ we have the ability to master that craft.

Follow DJ Nabs at @Djnabs

To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_

 

Interview with DJ Gorgeous

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Interview with DJ Gorgeous

By: Where it Begins

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 1a5 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 differentiate you from the rest of the DJ?

A. I’m just like every other DJ, I don’t like to 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 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 can’t pick between the two lol.

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

A. I would consider Jam Master Jay is one because he was well known in the Hip-Hop community. Run DMC was 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. She gets left a lot.

Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?

A. Network, network, network. You never stop networking. And practice as much as you can. Lastly, do not let anyone sell you a dream.

Follow DJ Gorgeous at @Djgorgeous1

To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_

Interview with She She

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Interview with She She

By: Where It Begins

 

Q. How did you get the name DJ She She?

A. I got the name She She while I was interning at the time. The promotion director at the time couldn’t remember my real name so she called She She. 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 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, hip-hop, 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. 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. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?

A. Learn the business side of the industry and practice your butt off. Any DJ will tell you that practice is the key when it comes to rocking a party.

Follow She She at @theshesheshow.

To see the full interview, go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_