About Jae & CJ
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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
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Interview with DJ Nabs
Interview with DJ Nabs
By: Where It Begins
Q. How did you come up with the name DJ Nabs?
A. My best friend Alton Lucas back in Durham NC, where I am from had started calling me Nabs. I was like what is Nabs? They were skinny Briscoe Cookies in 6th grade. I hated it, but it stuck. I started Djing 4 years later in 10th grade I became DJ Nabs the Briscoe Disco.
Q. What made you want to become a DJ?
A. It was the early 80’s I never had any interest in rapping. I did try to break dance, but it did not work out and I became a DJ.
Q. How did you get in with being a DJ for So So Def?
A. With So So Def I started it with Jermaine with him making mixtapes and at that time. I was on Radio and V103. When Jermaine finally got a deal with So So Def this was after Kris Kross. For Kris Kross which I ended up Djing for in 1992 which was Jermaine group was not on So So Def they were on Rough House Records out of Philly. Then Jermaine got So So Def recording that we now know, and that first group was Xscape with 1 DJ for them before at that time. I ended up meeting Jermaine through my friends Arrested Development who had a hit that same year as Kris Kross called Tennessee. Hot 97.5 same thing. I known Jerry Smokin B who is a radio legend and he called me in 95 that we had a new rap station and wanted me to come on over. I was at V103 at the time. A year later they asked me again and I decided to go to Hot 97.5 in 1996 they were a year old at the time.
Q. What differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s?
A. We all are different, it’s just tapping into your own personal superpower that’s how I describe it. I haven’t always felt like I wasn’t good enough but that’s what made me practice a lot. I know I am a really good DJ and that I am passionate about it and the more that I draw from my own individual vibe that’s how I create things like Old School Sundays at Clyde that people still talk about when I repost my videos. People repost it because they still feel it. Most of all I just try to be me.
Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?
A. Stay true to your craft whatever that may be and then if you are the type that can master more than one craft then do that. Master that craft, master the next one that’s how you become a prince to me. Prince was a genius, a writer, ranger, musician, performer. Djing is not one thing you can produce being on the radio is different being a music director on stage is different like production not just producing music but producing the show producing the event. I can produce at Las Vegas shows then produce Atl Crunk music fest, I can produce something on Tom Joyner family reunion. As a DJ we have the ability to master that craft.
Follow DJ Nabs at @Djnabs
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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
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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 Keyondra Lockett
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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
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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 Bo Weezy
Interview with DJ BO Weezy
By: Where it Begins
Q. How did you come up with the name DJ BO Weezy?
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.
Follow me @boweezy305
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Interview with DJ Kash
Interview with DJ Kash
By: Where it Begins
Q. How did you come up with the name DJ Kash?
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.
Follow DJ Kash: @djkashatl
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