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. 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.
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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A. Stormy is so much more than a name. I evacuated in Atlanta during Hurricane Katrina. What I thought was going to be a two-day mini vacation turned into months of uncertainty. We were identified as evacuees from the storm. Months turned into years from this life-changing disaster. Hurricane Katrina became a part of me, so I became a Storm(y)! The perfect storm to be exact! My social media is Stormy Atl, because New Orleans raised me, and Atlanta birthed the entertainer you see today.
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. I was on the business side of the music industry for years, but I always had this ear and love for music. I released an EDM/Hip-Hop EP in 2016 titled “Venom Kisses”! In the EDM genre most artists are DJ’s, so it was a natural progression for me to evolve into a DJ. Unfortunately, it was also one of the hardest tasks set in front of me…being a woman and a woman of color in a male dominated industry.
Q. What differentiate you from the rest of the DJs?
A. I believe what differentiates me from the other DJs is the work I put in building my brand and respect in this industry. Nothing comes easy or overnight to anyone. My energy, style, and ability to entertain is very unique.
Q. Who or what influenced you to be a DJ?
A. My mother was a Soca singer in the Caribbean and father an avid lover of all music genres. I am originally from Trinidad and Tobago but grew up in New Orleans in what I feel is one of the most influential music cities in America. Spinderella, Jazzy Jeff, Mannie Fresh and so many others inspire me daily as a DJ.
Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?
A. The biggest piece of advice I can give any new DJ is to be YOU. There is no need for two Stormy’s in the market. Be original at everything you do. Always seek a mentor and spend time learning the craft. Educate yourself on the history and evolution of being a DJ. If it comes easy, it’s probably because you’re not setting yourself apart. Take the time to build relationships. Take the time to invest in yourself. My motto is to always go against the grain and be bold in everything that you do.
A. Being a lover of music is my main reason for becoming a DJ in 2008.
Q. What is one of your special moments you had being a DJ?
A. One of my special moments I’ve had being able to DJ in front of thousands of democrats at the democratic national convention
Q. What differentiate you from the rest of the DJ?
A. I think I’m set apart by my work ethic and passion for music. I prepare myself ahead of time for all of my events and weddings to give the best performance possible.
Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend?
A. A true DJ legend for me is Frank Ski. He’s been a major influence in my DJ career and a friend and mentor. His work ethic is strong and very influential.
Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?
A. My advice to any upcoming DJ would be to stay focused. Find your lane that you’re really good in and stick to it. Create your own identity and sound that sets you apart from the rest.
A. Bo comes from lil football. I was 34 like BO Jackson, played RB like BO & last name is BO so the coach started calling me BO Weezy comes from always being the youngest of the crew! My college roommate combined the 2 & called me Bo Weezy and it’s stuck with me ever since.
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. I’ve always been around it; my dad & uncles were DJ’s.
Q. What is one of your best experiences working as a DJ?
A. The feeling of someone asking for your business card is a feeling like no other. Mission accomplished.
Q. What differentiates you from the rest of the DJ?
A. I’m not there to DJ for a long time, just a good time!
Q. Who would you consider to be a DJ Legend?
A. Kid Capri. His music selection & vibes while Djing are unmatched. Decades later, he’s still doing his thang!
Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?
A. Be consistent, it will take you a long way! “STAY AWAY FROM THE SYNC” Work on blending the records if you can’t scratch. You’ll sound like hot lettuce, trying to force something you can’t do.
Yesterday is done. The words were said, the actions were taken, and the feelings were felt. Forgive. Let yesterday go, and move boldly forward with the wisdom of lessons learned.
A. I’ve had that name since I was a kid playing basketball.
Q. What made you want to become a DJ?
A. I’ve always loved music and looked up to a DJ by the name of Todd Terry. I saw the success he had so it made me realize that I can make a living doing it.
Q. What are one of your best experiences working at Hot 107.9 as a DJ?
A. Having a set on a birthday bash, that was amazing because I never got a chance to go to a birthday bash because I was working for the rival station and my first time at a birthday bash, I was djing.
Q. What differentiate you from other DJ’s?
A. My versatility, I can be djing a trap spot then the next day do an upscale event then the next day DJ a reggae/dancehall party.
Q. Can you give advice to upcoming DJs?
A. Work relentlessly and don’t give up, no gig is too small or too big.
