Dj Kurupt

Interview with DJ Kurupt

By: Where it Begins

Q. Share with the world who you are and what you do?

A. Before DJ Kurupt, I was known as DJ Cool Cal. I would DJ on my block in Springfield, Massachusetts at our friend’s house whenever we had parties. I was chosen to be the DJ because I was the one who had a lot of music. I didn’t have a turntable at the time, so we would sneak into my mom’s entertainment center across the street and use that. I went to an event one day where they had a real DJ with turntables, and it was then that I started learning what being a DJ was about. I started mixtapes because it was something that I enjoyed doing.

Q. How did being on 106 & park open your career?

A. Being on 106 & park wasn’t the first time for me to touch that type of platform. I’ve been on Rap City; The Basement with Big Tigger and other music shows on BET. However, I am thankful to have gone back to bless the stage with my presence and seeing all the wonderful souls that continued to help me get to the point and beyond.

Q. A little birdie told me that you’re writing a book?

A. Yes this is true, I’ve written several books, the first one is based on a true story from my past experiences. I titled the book “The Day I Died”. It’s about a situation that happened back in 2015, and the story reflects on the power of God. I was struck in the back of my head by a bullet after piercing straight through my finger. This incident left me in the trauma unit for some time, and I’ve been fighting with the after effect since. You can keep up with the book on www.ThedayIdiedbook.com

Q. What advice would you give to someone trying to get on being a DJ?

A. There are always new opportunities for DJ outlets. A key word for me is “Determination”. Everything that we want, and need is right before us. You just have to be determined and reach for it.