What’s The Best Night Out You’ve ever Had?
I’ve had many, but the one that sticks in my mind at the moment, back in 2003 I was in Ayia Napa, The Firin Squad were there too, and we all found out that we got nominated for a M.O.B.O. award.
I’m not a drinker at all, but we ended up buying a bottle of Sambucca each…the last thing I remember is the 15th shot…dunno how I got back to the hotel, anything….
What’s Your Favourite Club?
Recently I got to spin in a city called Doha which is in Qatar. The club was called The Diplomatic, Massive club with a crowd that knew their music and a sick sound system.
Also, APT in New York, I haven’t played there yet, but everytime I go to N.Y. I check it out. Heavy DJ’s, intimate setting, most importantly, good music. I was there for the first J Dilla tribute party, DJ Spinna was playing, Waajeed from Platinum Pied Pipers was spinning too and DJ Scratch from EPMD who also produces for Busta, sick night.
What’s Your Favourite Record Of All-time?
Depends what genre, for Hip Hop, it’s gotta be Big Daddy Kane ‘Aint No Half Steppin’ for Soul, Cameo ‘Candy’ or Kleeer ‘Intimate Connection’ for indie, The Jam ‘Down In The Tube Station At Midnight’ Funk, Funkadelic ‘One Nation Under A Groove’ or The JB’s (James Brown’s backing band) ‘The Grunt’ Reggae, Frighty & Colonel Mite ‘Life (Is What You Make It)’ I’m an 80’s baby…
What Record Can’t You Stand?
There’s a lot of crap I can’t stand these days, Soulja Boy sticks in my mind right now, but I can’t really knock him, he started his buzz all on his own. The record is still shit though.
What Record Did You Lose Your Virginity Too?
No idea…my mind sure wasn’t on music that night.
What Was The Last Record You Bought?
Pete Rock’s ‘N.Y’s Finest’ album. The last vinyl I bought was Slum village’s last album.
Name Three Of Your Biggest Influences.
My Mum, A genuine, hard working and respectful human being. She instilled specific values in me, namely, respect and manners. My 3 uncles, 2 of them were musicians and dancers, and the other a record collector/DJ, when I was younger, they brought all types of music round me, that’s where I get the love for music. Lastly, DJ’s Cash Money, Jazzy Jeff & DJ Aladdin…the 3 guys were the reason I wanted to be a DJ. Google them and see how they did their thing in the 80’s.
Who Would Play You In ‘DJ Shortee Blitz The Movie’
DJ A.Vee, People say we look alike, but I don’t really see it….
What’s Your Dream?
To be financially stable enough to enable my mum to retire early.
How Do You Escape?
No need to escape, my life is good right now, My son is healthy, I got a great family, I consider my friends family too, why would I wanna escape that?
What Is Your Favourite Possession?
My record collection, I spent half my life buying, these 10’s of thousands of vinyl, too many memories involved. Also, my Nike limited editon white Serato Scratchlive package, with a hold all made by Japanese designer and the icing on the cake, a pair of limited edition white and grey Air Force One trainers with the Serato logo on them, there’s only 75 in the world, DJ’s such as Jazzy Jeff, Premier and other legends. I’m glad to be a part of all that.
What Is Your Life Philosophy?
It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. My good friend DJ Swing (R.I.P.) used to say that all the time…words to live by. Also, treat people how you wanna be treated, self explanatory.
What’s In Your Pockets?
Money, Chewing gum, Visa, Tissues, Lip balm, Business cards.
If You Were An Animal, What Animal and Why?
A lion, cause I’m the KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING…
You Are Having A Party, Whom Dead Or Alive Is On The Guest List?
Jam Master Jay, James Brown, Rick James, DJ Swing, All Friends and family that passed away, Linden David Hall
When Was The Last Time You Embarrassed Yourself?
I always embarrass myself.
Tell Us Something That We Don’t Know About DJ Shortee Blitz
I’m Arachnaphobic. Extremely.
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