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THE PHARCYDE (all 4 Reunited), DE LA SOUL, RAEKWON, MURS more FREE Tonight!
Current mood: blessed

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DJ Black (Hypnotize Minds / Three 6 Mafia)

www.myspace.com/thekingofdrag

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So You Wanna Be A Superstar DJ Contest (The Power Summit & Myspace.com/hiphop)

Commemorating the 10th year of the Power Summit, we are searching the streets to find the hottest and most talented DJs, giving them the opportunity to become the next superstar DJ.

For more info on the contest, visit www.myspace.com/thepowersummit

Sponsored by www.myspace.com/hiphop

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DJ STRONG

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DJ Swivel (Fabolous)

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DJ Supreme (Seattle)

DJ Mr. Supreme

www.myspace.com/mrsupreme  

1. How long have you been djing and what inspired you to start?

A:   I started really deejaying around 86' but dabbled with it just for fun a few years prior to that. I was a bboy and used to buy records to dance to. Some of the very 1st records I bought were Jimmy castor, baby Huey and the babysitters, bob james, etc. I got into deejaying when I went to a friends house after school one day and his brother was doing it in his bedroom. I watched for about a half an hour and I wanted to learn.

2. What do you think makes a good DJ?

A: One that is well rounded with not only music selection but good mixing skills and the ability to read the crowd and please the crowd being an ultimate party rocker.

3. With the qualities stated in Question 2, who do you think is a good DJ?

A: I really took a liking to Twilight Tone when I heard him play, he is Common's DJ. Kid Capri kills it everytime and Danny Krivit as well.

4. What's the most memorable experience in your DJ career?

A: Having legendary cats such as DJ Premier compliment you when your playing.

5. What advice do you give to new djs that are pursuing a successful career like yours that you wish you had received when starting out?

A: That nowadays with digital technology everybody can have the same songs, the market is wide open right now. Back in the days only certain djs had certain records and it was a mystery as to even go as far as soaking the lables off the record in the bath tub so other djs didn't know what the record was so they couldn't get it. So now a lot of society sees djs as almost nobodies and think anyone can stand there and play music although that isn't what we're doing. So now it's important to create a personality that is in demand. That is why you have these actors and other stars being djs and actually getting high profile dj jobs. Instead of real true school djs getting those jobs. So my advice is to handle your business and create a demand for your self and your talent.

6. What are you currently working on?
A:  I just did a mix cd for the NBA ALL Star weekend in Vegas called "Play 2 Win", produced tracks for Karen o' of the yeah yeah yeah's, the wheedles groove movie (www.wheedlesgroovemovie.com/trailer.php), remix projects for various labels, production for Litefoot who just signed to Roc-a-fella (also, his official dj), and launching my label "Soul Gorilla sound" and our first release is the Dyme Def & Bean One "Space Music" full length cd. Some may remember my label Conception that I used to have? Also, partnoring with www.alloutkings.com a dj union and playing on the upcomming scion dj tour.

7.When can they see you live? What clubs coming up?

A: If you check my calendar on my page you can catch me when I come through your city. Miami this weekend, LA, SanDiego, Chicago, NYC, Seattle, etc. I'm all over the place all of the time.  Lots of different clubs coming up. A Las Vegas residency should be locked down soon and you will be able to catch me there regularly.

8. Tell us about your local music scene. Who are the top local artists?

A:  Our local scene has really came a long way. One of the top producers in the Game right now is my man Jake One who is here. Of course Bean One, Dyme Def, Framework, EVO, D Black, Litefoot, ZNI, Vitamin D, Choklate, Beyond Reality, Parker Bros. all doing their thing.

9. What is a song that you hate to love ? (guilty pleasure)

A: Abba "Dancing queen"

10. As a street marketing professional on the promotion side of the music industry, what suggestions do you have for independent or new artists in creating a buzz for themselves? And how can they get to you?

A:  You can always hit me up through myspace.  I think since the RIAA came down on dj drama and the mix tape game is screwed right now and with everything being digital the next phase is to do video and post on you tube and sites like www.mixcast.tv.  Just like 50 cent did the cam diss song the next day after the radio situation and had the video done and was being seen around the world. Maybe even mix dvds now! 

11. What is the biggest obstacle you have had to overcome?

A:  This game is just pure hustle no matter what your resume' is. It counts for nothing. No one cares what you did or have done but what your doing right now this second, feel me? It doesn't matter I had a record label ten years ago or held the very first dj competition. Me and Riz from Crooklyn Clan were talking one day and he said you almost have to be a movie star to get a dj gig! Lol. He was right though.

12. Who were your influences growing up?

A:  Cash Money, Jazzy Jeff, Joe Cooley, Aladdin

13. Who would you like to share the stage with? Who have you shared the stage with?

A:  No one comes into my head off top that I would like to share the stage with as I have been very fortunate to play with many people over the years such as DJ Scene, DJAM, Jazzy Jeff, Cash Money, Spinna, Shadow, David Morales, Felix the house cat, Danny Krivit, Scracth, Flash, Bambatta, Roc raida, J Rocc etc. the list goes on and on man

14. Websites?
A:  www.soulgorilla.com and www.alloutkings.com

15. What else do you do besides DJ? And what are your typical working hours?

A:  I love what I do and in all honesty the dj game is not just the few hours you see me in the club. I spend days getting new music, doing remixes, producing, booking events, doing my radio show etc. It's really a 24 hour a day job.

16.  What has your experience on MySpace been like so far? How did you first heard of MySpace? Is there anyone or group of people that you would like to re-connect with? If so, who?

A:   DJ Scene put me up on myspace. I didn't know what it was and he suggested I use it as a way to let people know where I was playing.  The experince has been pretty good. You see people in a city somewhere and the next morning they are your myspace friend!

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DJ SOUL - NYC

DJ SOUL

www.myspace.com/djsoulnyc

1. How long have you been djing and what inspired you to start?

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15 Years... I go my first set up in June of 92...  Since a young age I was always intrigued by turntables and the art of spinning. I remember listening to Herbie Hancock's "Rock It" in the early 80's and trying to figure out what the scratching noise was. Once i saw what it was, i wanted to do it.

2. What do you think makes a good DJ?

Being able to mix. That's the first thing everybody should learn. If u can't do that then u shouldn't be doing this. U should also have an idea of what sounds good mixed together. The mash-up fad has killed me cause there are so many people doin mixes that aren't in key with each other and it sounds horrible. Another thing is being able to read a room and playing the right music for that crowd. If you can't rock the room then u shouldn't be in there unless it's a publicity stunt.

3. With the qualities stated in Question 2, who do you think is a good DJ?

Good question. It depends on the crowd. AM is always fun to listen to. So is DJ Camilo. He really hypes up a crowd.  So does Kid Capri... I enjoy DJ Scratch and Jazzy Jeff when they're doin the turntablist thing. A-trak is dope also. I enjoy his beat juggling sets. Z-Trip is fun as well and so is Questlove cause u don't know what they'll play next.

4. What's the most memorable experience in your DJ career?

There's so many...  I've had alot of fun nights at Bungalow 8 when I was a resident there. One week I would be in there playing R&B classics and Pat Riley ended up hanging out in the booth asking me to play Marvin Gaye and MJ. The next week Quentin Tarantino and The RZA would be up in there and I'd only spin breaks and 80's hip-hop and and the place would be nuts. Another night turned out to be the after party for the CFDA Fashion Awards. Diddy was there and caught me playing a classic's set, His people approached me about doin a mixtape for him. About a month later i sent him the mix and a few days later, I was in the studio with him helping him work on a few different projects.

5. What advice do you give to new djs that are pursuing a successful careerlike yours that you wish you had received when starting out?

U have to be focused, positive and patient. Don't let negativity get the best of you. Everything happens for a reason.

6. What are you currently working on?

Well, i just finished up this J Dilla tribute mixtape. The titled is "Assorted Donuts" and I did it in association with Okayplayer.  It's gonna be available as a free download on Tuesday, March 20th.

7.When can they see you live? What clubs coming up?

The calendar on my myspace page lists everywhere I'm spinnin so if someone is interested they can go there to find out. It's updated on a daily basis. This week I'll be in Miami spinning a few parties for Winter Music Conference. Wednesday I'll be at Sky Bar for the Frank 151 party and Thursday I'm doin "1992" (a party that I do in New York as a monthly party with my partners Vashtie and Oscar).

8. Tell us about your local music scene. Who are the top local artists?

Again, it depends on the market. One of the things about me is that I'm very versatile..I can go into Marquee in New York on a Saturday nite and play top 40 all night where Outfield and Bon Jovi are the biggest records of the nite and then the next day I can go to Atlanta and play crunk all night where Rich Boy and Young Jeezy are the biggest records of the nite.

9. What is a song that you hate to love ? (guilty pleasure)

That Pretty Ricky single. I hated that song the first 20 times I heard it and then I saw these guys perform it at Prive in Miami. All the ladies went nuts. After that, whenever I turned on the radio that song would be playing...

10. As a street marketing professional on the promotion side of the music industry, what suggestions do you have for independent or new  artists in creating a buzz for themselves? And how can they get to you?

To me, it's all about quality music. I has to come from the heart. If your production is good and you sound good on the record, then u might be on to something. Get as much feedback as possible. Find out ways to improve yourself. People can contact me here.

11. What is the biggest obstacle you have had to overcome?

Be able to deal with the politics...

12. Who were your influences growing up?

Red Alert and Marley Marl. Those 2 along with Kid Capri, Pete Rock, DJ Premier and Ron G really inspired me to do this. Whether it was rocking a crowd, scratching, doin an ill mix or producing a track, those guys are responsible. Also Ralph McDaniels from Video Music Box. That show was such a huge inspiration.

13. Who would you like to share the stage with? Who have you shared the stage with?

Hmmm... I wouldn't mind sharing the stage with Hova. I shared the stage with Dave Chapelle when I was the DJ for the first season of The Chapelle Show. I've also shared the stage with Ghostface, Beanie Sigel, The Beatnuts, Freeway, RZA & Dead Prez.

14. Websites?

www.djsoul.net

15. What else do you do besides DJ? And what are your typical working hours?

Production...  My hours vary depending on my schedule...

16.  What has your experience on MySpace been like so far? How did you first hear of it?

The experience has been dope. I can't remember how I first heard about myspace. I was a member when it first started in 2002 but I cancelled my account a year later. When I found out about the music account I got back on cause it's a great way to promote yourself and share your music.

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DJ Whoo Kid (G-Unit/Shadyville DJs)

DJ WHOO KID

www.myspace.com/djwhookidmixtapeking

1. How long have you been djing and what inspired you to start?

1)Ive Been djing for 10 years now. My neighborhood which I call
Shadyville (known as ...:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 />Queens Village) inspired me to be the dj that I am
. I lived on Springfield blvd and 111th rd. As a young Haitian kid ,
rappers such as BIG,Tupac, and Nas used to hang on my block to get
beats from a producer/rapper known as Tall Stretch (RIP).

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I used to see the young LL Cool J walk pass my block from Linden blvd to go to 34
park to play ball while Russsel Simmons would be hangin at the Chess
tables (trust me no chess was being played) .RUN DMC would constantly
ride around in my area with there Caprices flossing and countless
future ANRs and Label Execs  were on the come up like Steve Stoute and
my super young cousin Sha Money XL.My major inspiration was when I saw
DJ Clue chillin in all kinds of cars from doing mixtapes . With the
help of DJ Envy's homeboy Splash  I fastforwarded into the music game
real quick. (djwhookidmixtapeking@myspace)

2. What do you think makes a good DJ?

2)Originality,Creativity,Skill and First Impression (cant look like a
bum, get some style jerky)

3. With the qualities stated in Question 2, who do you think is a good DJ?

3),FunkMaster Flex ,Mr Cee,Jazzy Jeff, Jam Master Jay(RIP),Kid Capri,Dj
Drama

6. What are you currently working on?

6)I am currently going nuts on my two very funny and popular  shows one
  on Satellite Shade 45 in all 50 States  and one on  Hot 97 Fm in NY
.These shows are cool because artists can come and hang out and be
themselves and say what they want to say when they want to say it
without any corny interviews and the public always interact with them
because they are real and the same like all of us when they are put in
that position .  I do Hollywood Saturdays on Gunit Radio from 8am -8pm
every Sat on Shade 45 .

I am the program director , host and dj (pooooow!!!!) of this show for 2 years with over 250 guests from Moviestars ,Sport stars,Comedians ,rappers ,you name it- they were there
!(Gunitradio@myspace.com) and Ive been doing Hot 97 in NY for 5 years
but for the last 2 years Ive been live on Monday nights from  midnight
- 2am after Flex -on my own show called POW Radio . Both shows have my
crazy co-hosts -Dj Mandog and Coach Pr . 

I also currently dropped my new Hollywood/Hiphop mag called POW MAGAZINE with Young Jeezy and Katt Williams on my 1st cover with the help of Russell Simmons . Wow cant gowrong with that!(Powmagazine@myspace.com) and I started Shadyville life
clothing in Japan due to the fact I have 2 japanese sons. I also own
Shadyville.biz and Whookid Music(production) and I just did Young Buck
promo cd GUNIT radio 24 hosted by Lebron James  and Bay Bidness 3.5
with DJ E-Rock (get Hyphy Motherf*cker)

Also finally I am the  CEO of the Shadyville DJs Coalition with over
80 djs ready to market and promote your music or product .

7.When can they see you live? What clubs coming up?

7)March 21-25 - Angola ,Africa and Portugal Spain with 50 Cent in Concert
Mar 27 - April 12 - will be touring  LLoyd Banks in Australia, Japan and N. Korea

April 24 - Dubia,UAE - Loud Magazine Anniversary Event
April 28 - Miami FL - DJ Epps Bday Bash
May 5 - Las Vegas ,NV  - Floyd Mayweather fight afterparty with DJ E-ROCK
May 17- May 27 - Whoo Kid and Olivia (Bonny and Clyde)Germany Tour

8. Tell us about your local music scene. Who are the top local artists?

8)Maino -BK, NY
   Papoose - BK,NY
   RIZ - Harlem ,NY

9. What is a song that you hate to love ? (guilty pleasure)

9)Madonna - La Isla Bonita (blast it every day)

10. As a street marketing professional on the promotion side of the music industry, what suggestions do you have for independent or new artists in creating a buzz for themselves? And how can they get to you?

10)Make sure your music is different and on point with the lyrics and
production. A wak beat will have a cd flying in mid air . If you need
to create your buzz using my resources you can always email at my
myspace djwhookidmixtapeking or djwhookid@powmagazine.com .

11. What is the biggest obstacle you have had to overcome?

11)TV interviews such as MTV and BET . now its a piece of cake . They
are good platforms to get your hosting and tv 101 skills on point .You
can even do local shows too as practice .



12. Who were your influences growing up?

12)Russel Simmons - Marketing/Record exec King
     FunkmasterFlex - TVshows and Marketing (clothing and Car show)
     Kid capri - HBO comedy and Crowd participation skills
     50 Cent - Hustler of all trades
     Haitian father - Workaholic
     Bill Cosby - TV Dad

13. Who would you like to share the stage with? Who have you shared the stage with?

13)Would love to share the stage with Kid Capri
I was the last to dj  with Jam Master J in OH show before he died with
RUN DMC Djed with Mr Cee,Flex,Jazzy Jeff,Biz Markie,Tony Yayo,Tony Touch,Cut
Killer ,SNS ,and Young Buck

14. Websites?

14)Shadyville.biz
     DJWHOOKIDMIXTAPEKING@myspace
     Powmagazine@myspace
     HOT97POWRADIO@myspace
     GUNITRADIO@myspace
     Shadyvilledjs.com
     Shadyvilledjs@myspace


15. What else do you do besides DJ? And what are your typical working hours?

15)Run Radio shows , Run Magazines ,do BET ,MTV or Speed Channel  ,
Mixtapes , Clotheline and Products ,and Market Artists .

16.  What has your experience on MySpace been like so far? How did you first heard of MySpace? Is there anyone or group of people that you would like to re-connect with? If so, who?

16)Experience on myspace is unbelievable . My fans can keep in touch
with me and see the incredible people I meet on my travels or while I
work in NY . You can see my A-list pics anytime and also see why they
call me the world famous DJWHOO KID the haitain barry white (I need to
write a book sheesh! )

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DJ GQ (Miami)

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