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The Real Deal with Relationships
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Interview with DJ Flux
Interview with DJ Flux
By: Where It Begins
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. When I moved to New Jersey from Jamaica I listened to Hot 97 Broadcasting out of NYC specifically ED lover Dr Dre in the morning and DJ FunkMaster Flex and I just fell in love from there.
Q. What differentiate you from the rest of the DJ’s?
A. I don’t care about money like that, it comes, it goes. I just have my code that I lived by and that’s always kept me grounded when dealing with people or labels who are wanting to work certain records. Don’t get it twisted, yes, I have to be compensated for my talents and access but within discretion. Money thrown in my face doesn’t impress me. Also, I’m an all-around DJ, I have done radio, I can speak on the mic, I am very technical. I use Turntables, Controllers or CDJS. I can Battle, scratch and host on the mic. I worked very hard to be well rounded in all things.
Q. Who or what influenced you to be a DJ?
A. Listening to radio and later being in radio I college really led me to take the craft super seriously.
Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ’s?
A. Take the craft seriously, study the past and know that you have to practice at your skills. Most of it is pure talent and it factor but you must practice, after all practice makes perfect.
Follow me @Iamdjflux
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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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
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
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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
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
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Interview DJ Brooke Bailey
Interview with DJ Brooke Bailey
By: Where it Begins
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. Well I was engaged to a deejay. One day his manager came up to me asking if I wanted to learn deejaying since we had all the equipment at home and there was a huge shortage in female deejays at the time. So that’s how it started. However, it really made me want to be a deejay was the fact that deejaying enabled me to share acrobats on a bigger platform. I had always loved my roots and deejaying finally gave me a platform to display this.
Q. What differentiates you from the rest of the DJ’s?
A. I mainly play Afrobeats. That’s what I am good at. It’s what I’m proud of. I can go to a Hip-Hop party and still play 60% Afrobeat and people will dance. I can make my audience LOVE afrobeats (at least for a night). So that along with good mixing skills really set me apart.
Q. How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?
A. I try to stick to my Afrobeats based sets, but I add a little of the local sound to whatever country I got. This makes the audience feel like you also appreciate their local sound and most of the time this has a positive effect on the crowd. I also try to socialize with the audience wherever I go, so I come in a little early and stay a little after I have played.
Q. What made you go into predominantly Afro beats?
A. I’m mixed Ghanaian and Belgian, growing up in Belgium I faced a lot of racism, so I always felt more comfortable with my African side. So Afrobeats became a way for me to feel more African in a non-African environment. It was hard at first because no one really cared about Afrobeats a few years ago. But I decided that it was Afrobeats I wanted to represent and I’m glad I did.
Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJs?
A. Push through. Play the music you love even if it’s not a mainstream music genre. If you can become a master in your niche, you can still become a star in your own little market.
Follow Brooke Bailey at @dj_brookebailey.
To read the full interview go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
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30 day challenge day 4
Hey Everyone
This is day 4 of our 30 day challenge where @Imodelbooth and I are highlighting one person and their business. Today we choose to highlight @frediacheetahgibbsya_dig the most dangerous woman in the world make sure to check out her story on YouTube here is the link
Also follow us on our platform
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Stay tuned to Day 5
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Interview with Kel The DJ
Interview with Kel The DJ
By: Where It Begins
Q. Do you think that it is hard for women DJs to get gigs?
A. In some ways yes. I often see events that are catered to women that have a male DJ involved. There is a lot of work that should be done by the organizers to ensure a female DJ is there.
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. I was always involved in music since I was 4 years old. My uncle was a DJ and I always put together mixtapes for my friends. It turned into me creating playlists for events. I decided to find a mentor to show me the technical aspects of being a DJ.
Q. Who is your favorite DJ of all time?
A. DJ Jazzy Jeff of course. He is from my hometown Philadelphia, PA. I was able to see him live recently. My style is similar to his.
Q. What or who inspired you to be a DJ?
A. My uncle inspired me. I used to watch him or steal his tapes secretly because I was a music fanatic.
Q. Can you give any advice to upcoming DJ
A. Practice as much as you can. Watch instructional videos. Seek mentorship with someone that is established and has the time for you. There are DJ schools out there.
Follow: Kel the DJ @kelthedj
To see full interview click on the link https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
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Interview with DJ Ice
Interview with DJ Ice
By: Where It Begins
Q. What made you want to be a DJ?
A. Actually, I was 15 years old and was a member of my uncle’s promotional street team/setup crew. The DJ that was booked for the party was “Running Late”. At first, we thought he was just on some “Wanting the party to be crowded when he arrived” type of ego trip. Little did he know that we always had a line of people waiting to get in before the doors opened. So, my uncle gave me records to play as “Door Opening Music”. The DJ never showed up, so I was the DJ for the whole night. Evidently, I did pretty good because I was the DJ from that point on. So honestly to answer your question. I was forced to DJ to save the family’s business is how I like to put it.
Q. What are some of the challenges you have being a DJ?
A. I’m at a place in my life where being a DJ is not challenging to me. It’s actually more fun now than in my past. It was strictly business to make extra money, but now it’s more of a fun-loving hobby than I get paid to do.
Q. Can you give any advice to an upcoming DJ?
A. Remain humble and always remember, there will be someone coming after you so please pass the knowledge.
Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
A. In the next 5 years, I see myself behind the scenes involved in T.V. shows, and movies.
Follow: DJ Ice
Facebook at DJ Ice
Instagram @djice_louisville
To see full interview, go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/final_wib-revision__8_
