I’ve always loved music since I can remember. All music and not just exclusive
to just urban music. I can remember trying to scratch my grandmother’s records
as a kid and I used to get in trouble a
lot. I’ve had my equipment since 2007 or
2008 as a gift from my parents. I started
taking it serious when I was in college and
from there I’ve been progressing since.
When I first started DJing, I
looked up to guys like DJ Jazzy
Jeff, DJ QBert, and DJ Drama.
There are plenty more but
those are the guys I look up to
the most. Jazzy Jeff has the respect, swagger, and skill that I
hope to have. QBert has done
so many amazing things that set
him apart from other turntablist
and I hope to be able to turn up
on the tables like him one day.
Drama has been a very influential presence in the streets and
industry. I’ve never met QBert
or Jazz but I’ve met Drama
plenty times before and even
rocked a show with him and
been on tour with him.
Since I started taking DJing
serious my life hasn’t really
changed much. I just work
around the clock now. If I am
not working at a party, I’m
at home working on my next
move. My friends and family still view me the same but
they are proud of me and
keep my grounded. I still have
to get used to people thinking
I’m a big deal. I’m just a guy
trying to live out a dream.
What’s some advice you would
give to those who want to begin
DJing?
DJ BLAK BOY
THE TURNTABLIST
14. |THE ROAD TO SUCCESS, BEGINS WITH A SKILL| - From the “Gospel of Hip Hop,” JAN. 31, p.393
Practice your craft everyday and
make sure you are in it for the
right reasons. Don’t lose track
of focus because of shortcomings because they are a part
of the path to greatness. It’s all
about perseverance and
consistency. With those qualities,
the possibilities are endless.
Also don’t focus so much on
competition, because running
your own race will help you
efficiently win the race.