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Mocca: Where are you from? What was life like growing up there?

AMAZ: Maryland! Prince Georgeʼs County to be exact. It was great growing up there, despite some of the hardships that were encountered as a result of being in a single parent household, the area was very diverse and I had easy access to intellectuals and others that helped me to develop into who I am today.

Mocca: How did you get your DJ name and how does it describe you?

AMAZ: I used to go by DJ Tony, then I was taking a dump one afternoon and said "I am more than a DJ, Iʼm amazing," so I changed it to DJ Amaz. I chose a unique spelling in order to differentiate myself.

Mocca: How would you describe your style?

AMAZ: My style is an eclectic mélange.

Mocca: How and when did you get started?

AMAZ: I had an interest when I was a pre teen. I used to hook up 2 tape players together with a splitter and plug them into the recording input of a tape recorder so that I could compose tapes with the blend effect. When I turned 19, I invested money into equipment.

Mocca: When and where was your first show?

AMAZ: Aside from house parties, my first paid show was at a Strip Club named Hot Shots in Storm Lake, IA.

Mocca: Do you use turntables or Seratos?

AMAZ: I started practicing on vinyl, then progressed to CDJs then recently integrated Serato

Mocca: How do you feel about Seratos or DJ who use iPods and pre-made mixes opposed to the old school method?

AMAZ: First off, DJs who use iPods or who rely on a computer or another device to mix for them ARE NOT DJs. They are music providers. Secondly, im not against Serato, I believe Serato helps the manifestation of oneʼs creative ideas. I believe that every DJ should start on vinyl in order to hone the skills of blending, beat matching, scratching, cutting and cuing.

Mocca: How does it feel when youʼre spinning?

AMAZ: Euphoric

Mocca: What do you want your music to mean to your audience?

AMAZ: I want my music to generate a feeling and I would like it to take the audience on a journey, both physically, and mentally. I play songs that will make the audience sweat and make them say "OH SHIT!!" especially when I take them through their memory with the olʼ skool set. I also want the music to mean "I am there with you." When I travel to differenct cities, I specifically look for music that is only played in that city. Example, DC and GO-GO, Chicago and Juke, Baltimore and Baltimore Club Music, the deep south and Zydeco, Houston, and Screw.

Mocca: Where do you get your inspiration for your material?

AMAZ: My travels.

Mocca: What projects have you worked on in the past?

AMAZ: Talia Coles (under JoJo Brim) Huey (under Angela Richardson) RoscoPhilly Swain (under Mykal Coles and Dave Chakler of NuGroove) Soulja Boy (under Eric "Kanecc" Hibbler) Hittbreaka DJs (under Terell "Playmaker")

Mocca: What current projects are you working on?

AMAZ: South By Southwest 2012, Lollapalooza 2012, The Magic Show 2012, Zero Time Off, and Dragon Bleu Vodka (under Charles Rush)

Mocca: How was your trip to the Urban Music Convention in Texas?

AMAZ: Great, we met many Texas urban music legends.

Mocca: Who would you say are people that are instrumental in your growth?

AMAZ: Playmaker, Kanecc, Rhamon, Dancy, Nate Vic. These guys gave me many of my music industry contacts.

Mocca: Do you host mixtapes? Have you put out a mixtape?

AMAZ: Yes. I Do Yes I have a series called "The Block Party"

Mocca: Do you have a team? Who are the members of your team?

AMAZ: Myself, Nate Vic, 4 Diamonds Productions 4DP, Eazy (Chester, PA), Dame The Great (Chester, PA), Boston King of Kicks (Boston, MA), Mykal Coles (Philadelphia, PA) and Hittbreaka DJs (St. Louis, MO).

Mocca: What is the most exciting thing about what you do?

AMAZ: Traveling, meeting new people, and seeing people act a fool on the dancefloor.

Mocca: Are you signed to a label, or looking to sign with a label?

AMAZ: I would like to pursue a production partnership with a label.

Mocca: How do you feel about DJʼs signing label deals?

AMAZ: There wouldnʼt be hip hop without the DJ. Records would not get broken without the DJ

Mocca: Who are some artists youʼve worked with and want to work with?

AMAZ: I would like to work with Garth Brooks, The Chi-lites, Dead Mouse, Wu Tang Clan, R Kelly, Kid Rock, Jeezy, Lloyd Banks, New Edition, Smokey Robinson, Jowell Y Randy, Sean Combs, Sean Carter, Kanye West, Common, Mos Def, Keyshia Cole and Lil Kim. I havenʼt worked with many artists directly however I did work "behind the scenes" with project promotion. I would like to work with more label executives.

Mocca: What separates you other DJ's ?

AMAZ: I am versed in over nine music genres, I develop my own promotional tools, I do my own web development and I have coordinated a showcase at the largest music festival in the world.

Mocca: Whatʼs your favorite genre?

AMAZ: Baltimore Club

Mocca: What is the most valuable piece of advice you can give to aspiring DJʼs.

AMAZ: "Believe none of what you hear and 1⁄2 of what you see until you have proof."

Mocca: What do you think is the most important aspect of the industry when you are a new comer?

AMAZ: Conferences

Mocca: Describe DJ Amaz & Tony up in one word.

AMAZ: Astonishing

Mocca: Contact information: Management, PR, Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, website

AMAZ:http://www.djamaz.net, http://www.zerotimeoff.com, @DJ_AMAZ, Booking: JRLBOOKING

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Mocca: Where are you from? What was life like growing up there?

Gemini: I was born in baltimore md. Baltimore is just like any other urban city in the country. It was a little rough growoing up, In the 90's growing up there were alot of dj's there, I always just wanted to be the neighborhood DJ. its kinda like DC with the Gogo Scene you kinda grow up in DC wanting to be in a GOGO band. Same Thing

Mocca: How did you get your DJ name and how does it describe you?

Gemini: What alot of people don't know, I'm not even a Gemini, I'm a Scorpio. Alot of people tell me i act like a gemini though. But i was named after my first pair of turntables that my mother got me.

Mocca: How would you describe your style?

Gemini: I'm very aggressive, versatile.

Mocca: How and when did you get started?

Gemini: I started off in middle School making mixtapes with my record player at the crib. Then i saw i could make about 50$ doing partys in my neighborhood, that was just enough to get some new tennis shoes lol. So i kept at it

Mocca: When and where was your first show?

Gemini: My first show was a wedding reception. My Amp burned out probally about 1 hour into the show! I hope there still married!

Mocca: Do you use turntables or CD'J's?

Gemini: I use Both, I use Cdj's in the club, and turntables on the radio

Mocca: How do you feel about DJ who use iPods and pre-made mixes apposed to the old school method?

Gemini: To each its own. Get your money. I'm old school with it though. I'm hands on with it all

Mocca: How does it feel when you're spinning?

Gemini: Its my high!

Mocca: What do you want your music to mean to your audience?

Gemini: Party, Party, Party and Enjoy The Mix

Mocca: Where do you get your inspiration for your material?

Gemini: I'm inspired by my peers! I work with the best dj's in the country right here in the DMV, I gotta really Kick ass everytime i'm on the radio or in the club. Trust me, somebody is waiting to take my spot

Mocca: What projects have you worked on in the past?

Gemini: Dj Gemini Presents The DMV Dream Team

Mocca: What current projects are you working on?

Gemini: Right now im workin on "Welcome to the DMV Vol 2" I'm workin with my new artist Ahkim on his mixtape "ol Skool Survivor" and also with Mullyman's new album "Fanmail"

Mocca: How did you get the spot to DJ on 93.9 WKYS, in Lanham, MD?

Gemini: I was always really heavy on the club scene in the DMV, I Had alot of peers that already worked for the station. so the brought me in

Mocca: How is it working there? What type of advantage does that give you?

Gemini: Its really dope, once again i feel like i'm around the greatest Dj's and on jocks in the country, so it keeps me on top of my game.

Mocca: You were voted #9 in the Top 45 Dj's in the Country, by Radio Facts. How did that feel?

Gemini: It was a good feeling, but Next year i'm gonna be #1

Mocca: Who would you say are people that are instrumental in your growth?

Gemini: My Family really and my close friends challenge me to be better every day!

Mocca: Do you host mixtapes? Have you put out a mixtape?

Gemini: I Do host mixtapes, i've releasd over 200 Mixtapes thorough my carreer

Mocca: Do you have a team? Who are the members of your team?

Gemini: I have a team, all of them area close friends, people i trust. Shout to Mbahlieavle, Casey Charles, Shaq Jones, Dj Fatcat, Dj Rob Luv

Mocca: What is the most exciting thing about what you do?

Gemini: Just Going to work every day. Playing music that i love, Music makes a difference in everyone's day.

Mocca: Are you signed to a label, or looking to sign with a label?

Gemini: Major League Unlimited Also apart of ShadyVille Djs

Mocca: How do you feel about DJ's signing label deals?

Gemini: Its really good for the craft. Dj's rule the world if you ask me, its about time the lables figured it out

Mocca: Who are some artists you've worked with and want to work with?

Gemini: I've worked with way to many artist to name

Mocca: What separates you other DJ's ?

Gemini: Alot of dj's can't play everything or they are very limitted. I can Rock out at your Great grandma's 75th birthday party. Or i can dj at your little sisters prom!!

Mocca: What's your favorite genre?

Gemini: R&B

Mocca: What is the most valuable piece of advise you can give to aspiring DJ's.

Gemini: Do your homework, Preperation is the key to success, always be on time,

Mocca: What do you think is the most important aspect of the industry when you are a new comer?

Gemini: Grind Hard, Keep Yourself Relevant and Stay Humble

Mocca: Describe DJ Gemini aka Isaac in one word.

Gemini: Focus

Mocca: Contact information: Management, PR, Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, website

Gemini: Dj Gemini "Dat Dude"
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Sound Of Maryland
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