You Deserve It
You deserve to smile. You deserve to laugh. You deserve love. You deserve to experience happiness. You deserve all the goodness that the world has to offer.
Author: Cece in the City
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Interview with DJ Gorgeous
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_
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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_
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Interview with DJ Silver Knight
Interview with DJ Silver Knight
By: Where it Begins
Q. How did you come up with the name DJ Silver Knight?
A. In middle school all I wore was silver jewelry and a girl in my class started calling me Silver. I went with that as a rap name for me. Around high school a friend added Knight because I was really into medieval era stuff. So, when I started to DJ, I went with Silver Knight.
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. I’ve always loved music and have been rapping and producing since I was a young kid. I fell into it by going to see a coworker spin and I fell in love with the atmosphere and energy of being a DJ.
Q. What differentiate you from the rest of the DJ?
A. My personality. There are thousands of DJS but I’m me and my music selection and blends.
Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend?
A. There’s many of them but Jazzy Jeff comes to mind first. His timing, skills, and career history is unmatched.
Q. Who or what influenced you to be a DJ?
A. Mr. D, a reggae DJ was the first person I heard that made me want to be a DJ. The way he spun and controlled the crowd I was all in at that point. After that my mentor DJ Cowboy made me grow and build my skills.
Follow DJ Silver Knight @djsilverknight
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
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Dare To Be Yourself
Dare To Be Yourself
Stand up and show the world who you are. Your most genuine self is not the self that seeks to fit in; it is the part of you that is wild, unexpected, and extraordinary. Own that part of you. Show yourself the acceptance and respect what you deserve, and in so doing. You will be asking the same of others. It takes courage to be unapologetic about who you are. Be courageous and do it anyway.
It’s powerful to be in the company of someone who accepts themselves fully flaws and all. They stand taller with their head held high-majestic. They know who they are and they own that. Today is your turn to own it. Who are you really?
Dare to be the most authentic version of yourself, and so,too, will others. Enjoy the freedom that comes from deep self-acceptance and self-love. You are worthy of it.
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Interview with Keyondra Lockett
Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: Interview with Keyondra Lockett https://anchor.fm/where-it-begins/episodes/Interview-with-Keyondra-Lockett-egugdm
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Interview with DJ Aasha Adore
Interview with DJ AASHA ADORE
By: Where it Begins
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. I always liked to put songs together, at the time I was doing it and it didn’t dawn on me that people actually do this for a living. It wasn’t until I was old enough to see a live DJ and think “This is what I’ve been wanting to do!
Q. What differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s?
A. I play what I want. I can’t be anyone’s jukebox, that wasn’t the foundation that Djing was built upon. Trusting a DJ to mix your party means trusting their ear. My ear is quite the variety of genres.
Q. Who is your favorite DJ of all time?
A. DJ Scratch & Jazzy Jeff can’t just pick one.
Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?
A. I can say, trust your process and keep going?
Follow her at @aashaadore
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
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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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Interview with DJ A One
Interview with DJ A-One
By: Where it Begins
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. I saw a DJ at my older sister’s birthday party & thought I would like it!! I was 11 at the time!
Q. What is one of your special moments you had being a DJ?
A. A special moment I had in my career was Djing NYE on the Xscape reunion tour in our hometown to a sold-out crowd of 22k people.
Q. What differentiate you from the rest of the DJ?
A. I am just me! That’s what makes me different! I don’t sound like anyone else, nor do I DJ or do parties like anyone else.
Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend?
A. Kid Capri…if you know music or the game of hip-hop you will understand why he is a legend to me!
Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?
A. The advice that I would give to upcoming DJs is to be exactly who you are, know you’re worth & charge it!
Follow DJ A-One @thedjaone
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
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Good Morning, Love
Book: Good Morning, Love
Author: Ashley M. Coleman
By: Cece Hymes
This book was a good book. It was about a girl named “Carli” who works as an illustrious media agency with her musical dreams. She is also a writer. She writes music that’s always been her dream. Her dad is a big-time musician, but she doesn’t want to use her dad’s name. She wanted people to know how creative and how good her own talent was. She was the writer on this other guy project with one of her friends. She ends up meeting Tau Anderson, a rising star reminiscent of a young usher.
Now Tau could get anyone he wanted as a young star in the music industry, but he thought Carli was cute and liked what she did. At first “Carli” gave him a hard time and showed no interest. That just made him want her more; he was up for the challenge. He liked her because she was different, she was not out there, she worked, had talent and was not a gold digger.
Then you have Dylan who “Carli” has been working with her friend Red and Dylan is really into “Carli” but she didn’t realize it until she already was into Tau. Dylan gets jealous but they work out some problems.
Carli tries to keep everything in control, but she has a lot going on with work, this new relationship, the group, and things with her parents and more. She just was tired of everyone controlling her life and that she wants to make her own decision. She jumps out on faith with Love and her passion. Even with all the negative talk from everyone she makes her choice. I think she was really bold and strong. I loved her character and I loved how she worked things out. She goes through a lot of other things in the book, but you just have to read it to see.
Things come to you in its own timing, and you just sometimes have to jump out there on faith. Stay consistent and follow your dreams.
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