DJ Spotlight: DJ DubFly

October 1st, 2010 | By TJ

Welcome the October DJ of the Month, DJ Dubfly:

Well Jimmy tell us about how you became DJ Dubfly!!!!
That’s a really good question ..LOL !! Ok hear it goes – I used to Dj with a Reggae crew called the london underground in the 80s and they used to use a lot of music on Dubplates ( these are Remixes of reggae artist ) the kats in the crew used always say jimmy you mix all those dubs on the fly with ease and there you have it ..LOL !!!!!

Where are you originally from?
I’m Born amd Raised in the (Beast) East New York Brooklyn I now reside in Pittsfield Ma (8 Years)

What were some of your musical influences?
My musical influences Comes from the Drum the heart and soul of every form and style of music !
What Genre of Music do you play?/Is there any Genre that you don’t play?
I Play Everything the only genre I don”t play is Reggaton ( why is this even a genre ) ..LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any tips for aspiring DJs?

1. The Bar and Nightclubs only hire you to sell alcohol they do not care if you can mix 3 records blindfolded or if you have the new exclusive Drake shit… !
2. If you can make Women and Gay men dance you will always make money as a DJ (Think about this for a sec ) LOL !!!
3. If you want to know how good you really are throw your own party and see how many come to hear you.

Any upcoming projects you can let us in on?
Next month Jae’s Spice thanksgiving weekend.  Stay tuned for details this party is going to be epic !!!

Listen to Mixes by DJ DubFly:

• House 101 
• Butta Blendz 1

Interested in listening to more mixes by DJ Dubfly visit him here.

DJ Spotlight: RobDog

September 1st, 2010 | By TJ

Starting this month Sounds by TJ will be hosting  a DJ Spotlight.  I’ll be getting to know DJs from around the world keeping you in the flow of it all.  

Join me in welcoming September’s DJ of the Month, RobDog  from Brisbane, Australia. 

Read all about RobDog below, and feel free to leave a comment letting him know how much you loved his mixes.

How did Robbie Marsh turn into RobDog?

This is a nickname my friends gave me and it just stuck

Where are you originally from? / Where do you live now? 

I was born in New Zealand but now live in Brisbane Australia

What were some of your musical influences?

Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, DJ Flipside (B96 Chicago), DJ TLM

What Genre of Music do you play?/Is there any Genre that you don’t play?

I love to play R&B/Hip Hop it’s what I grew up on and what I know. I don’t play Trance or anything that’s too techno (its cos I’m not that good at it…lol)

Any tips for aspiring DJs?

Do it cos you love it

Share your knowledge with other DJs

Be good to your mum

What’s next for DJ [RobDog]? Any upcoming projects you can let us in on?

I’m always trying improve on my mixes. Major goal is to get a residency somewhere, anywhere… lol…