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Interview with DJ Hollywood
Interview with DJ Hollywood
By: Where It Begins
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 would pay me $50 to have an apartment party and then I realized I could start making money doing this.
Q. What is one of your special moments you’ve had being a DJ?
A. I was called to DJ at a 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 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 say “The life of the party”, I am the life of the party. I interact with the crowd. I make myself one 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?
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.
Q. Who or What Influenced you to be a DJ?
A. My Father.
Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?
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 be confident and gather a following. Know your market and let your market expand for you.
Follow me @DJhollywood
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
Interview with DJ Flux
Interview with DJ Flux
By: Where It Begins
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. When I moved to New Jersey from Jamaica I listened to Hot 97 Broadcasting out of NYC specifically ED lover Dr Dre in the morning and DJ FunkMaster Flex and I just fell in love from there.
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 lived by and that’s always kept me grounded when dealing with people or labels who are wanting to work certain records. Don’t get it twisted, yes, I have to be compensated for my talents and access but within discretion. Money thrown in my face doesn’t impress me. Also, I’m 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 or what influenced you to be a DJ?
A. Listening to radio and later being in radio I college really led me to take the craft super seriously.
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.
Follow me @Iamdjflux
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
Interview with DJ Nikki Reignz
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 Precisa
Interview with DJ Precisa
By: Where It Begins
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. I have 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 completely new world for me and I can’t stop, I remember my mother said stop with this bull mess 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 differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s?
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 is hype. Energetic full of love here to make you happy and make your business make money, as a 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 and 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 it 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.
Follow me @djprecisa
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
Interview with DJ Ms. Eclectic
Interview with DJ Ms. Eclectic
By: Where it Begins
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 have 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 its two turntables and a mixer or a controller, its an instrument, you can manipulate songs with mixing and creativity.
Q. What differentiate you from the rest of the DJ?
A. I think fusing all of my God given talents and my ear of 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. Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?
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. 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.
Follow DJ Ms. Eclectic @djmseclectic
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
Interview with DJ Drewski
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
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
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