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  • Interview with Clay James

    Interview with Clay James

    By: Where It Begins

     

    Quote from Clay James

    “My mom and grandma inspire me. I’ve seen them both pull off miracles having little to no resources.”

    Q. Tell us who Clay James the Hip-Hop artist is?

    A. I was born in Atlanta and raised in Savannah Ga. I moved from Atlanta when I was a baby then came back here around 2004. Been here ever since. My career started on the campus of Georgia State University while I was enrolled there. I’m a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated and was pretty known “Popular” on campus so one of my older frats bruhs Imari Curtis suggested I should rap. So, I tried it out and I started getting a buzz.

    Q. What or who inspired you?

    A. My mom and grandma inspire me. I’ve seen them both pull off miracles having little to no resources. When I was little, I remember my mom having like 3 jobs at one point. I feel like that’s where I get my grind from. My grandma was one of my first supporters of my music dream. Since she passed away, my mom has taken up the slack in that department.

    Q. How was your experience working and being mentored by Big Boi from Outkast?

    A. Big Boi is a solid dude. He’s a nonsense type of dude too. It’s always dope when I think about how close we got because he never took anyone from back home (Savannah, GA) under his wing before. I was the first and only so far. I learned a lot of jewels from him just being around and talking that I hold near me today. I give him the credit for discovering me. I had a buzz before I met him, but once he co signed me it took me to another level. People took me way more seriously.

    Q. What is one of your best experiences or accomplishments?

    A. Getting signed by Snoop and going on tour with him. I’ve never told anybody this before, but I wasn’t really a snoop fan as a kid. I was a Tupac fan when it came to Death Row Records. I always looked at Snoop as a super-duper star and I liked some of his music. To go from watching Snoop every day on TV to being with him learning the game every day was kind of surreal. I don’t respect how it ended and him and his team know why, but I definitely appreciate what he did for me in the time we were together.

    Follow me @clayjames

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  • Soul Singing Sensation “Jackie B.”

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  • 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

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  • DJ Samore

    Interview with DJ Samore

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. What made you want to be a DJ?

    A. Love for music period.

    Q. What are some current challenges being a DJ?

    A. Really just trying to boss up like these guys out here, it’s more than just being a Dj, you have to be rounded across hosting, djing and spinning.

    Q. How would you define your “Style” or approach to providing DJ entertainment?

    A. I’m trying to be the female DJ Khaled of the game period.

    Q. Who or what influenced you to be a DJ?

    A. The love for music and then she syndicated radio shows like Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tom Joyner Morning show, DJ Khaled, Rickey Smiley morning show, DJ Envy and The Breakfast Club.

    Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?

    A. Stay consistent, stay down, and don’t give up. I mean you will have thoughts but stay focus on the end result and you can’t do it for the money because it’s not going to come right away.

    Follow DJ Samore @thisisdjsamore

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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


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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

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  • Interview with DJ Stormy

    Interview with DJ Stormy

    By: Where it Begins

     

    Q. How did you get the name DJ Stormy?

    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.

    Follow me at @djstormy

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  • Interview with DJ Nutty

    Interview with DJ Nutty

    By: Where it Begins

     

    Q. What made you want to be a DJ?

    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.

     

    Follow me at @djnutty1

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  • Interview with Shawny

    Interview with Shawny

    By: Where It Begins

     

    Q. What made you want to be a DJ?

    A. I really got my start in college. I was the co-host to a radio mixer and personality named Y. Dot. He had a drive time show on our college station, WANM 90.5 on Wednesday and Friday afternoons. I would just watch him mix on a software program called Virtual DJ. I would sit in the studio and think to myself “I can do that”! So, one day I downloaded the program, asked him for some music and I began practicing.

     

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

    A. I PRACTICE. Even after I mastered the skill. I still practice and take the time to sharpen my skills. I’m also HUGE on my blends and transitions. For a long time, that’s all I worked on creating different ways to transition from song to song so that it never sounds like a train wreck. Of course, I’m human! Sometimes I do mess up (lol) or can just be moving too fast, but I genuinely love my craft and I think it shows. You can really tell who’s having fun and who’s just there to be there.

     

    Q. How would you define your “Style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

    A. I study the crowd, I am always thinking about how I want to set the vibe and what’s going to be my first song. I’m also from Florida… I talk on the microphone! Also, one thing I’ve learned from being in ATL is that they don’t give the DJ a chance to rock the mic. They hire a host and a DJ and then they want us to work together when really, I’m my own show.

     

    Q. Who or what Influenced you to be a DJ?

    A. Radio…. Being just a personality is actually very boring.

     

    Q. What are your goals in the next 5 years?

    A. Syndicated radio or just radio full-time, more traveling—I really want my craft to allow me to see the world while doing what I love. I want to learn more of the business side as well. I’ll also possibly produce a record and learn how to make beats.

     

    Follow Shawny at @shawnytaughtu

     

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  • Interview with DJ FS

    Interview with DJ FS

    By: Where It Begins

     

    Q. What made you want to be a DJ?

    A. That feeling of being in control of the party crowd. It’s a great free feeling. I live for the party.

     

    Q. What is one of your special moments you had being a DJ?

    A. Winning my 1st DJ battle. The person I was against was much more experienced. We were neck and neck the whole night. At the end of the night, they announced me the winner. Awesome feeling.

     

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

    A. The customer service I provided to the people.

     

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

    A. DJ Jazzy Jeff. Pretty sure many will say this. But just watching him coming up and the talent he has, it’s motivating.

     

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

    A. Practice Practice Practice and stick to your price!!

     

    Follow DJ FS at @Iamdjfs

     

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