DJ ROOTS QUEEN

“ Being a woman and not “looking” like a DJ was always my biggest challenge. I just spent many years practicing to become very good to make it work in my advantage.”

Q. Thanks for interviewing with us tell everyone who you are and where you’re from?

A. Hey there, My name is DJ Roots

Queen, I am a female DJ based out of Atlanta, Ga. I am originally from

Tampa, Fl, but I have spent my adult life mostly living in Atlanta.

Q. How did you get the name DJ Roots

Queen and the meaning behind it?

A. I used to tour with a couple different reggae bands. I would DJ an opening set for them in different cities around the south east and Midwest. I was between DJ names at the time (my original name was DJ Manga, but I outgrew that), and the lead singer told the crowd “Everybody Give it Up for

The Roots Queen”. At that moment,

I knew that was my DJ name. The meaning behind my name stems from my love for reggae and roots music but grew into represent my extensive knowledge of music history.

Q. Tell us about Rude Girl Radio?

A. Rude Girl Radio, founded in 2013, is an all-female platform that works diligently to bring its audience exclusive interviews, current media events, and the latest in new Hip Hop,

R&B, and international music. Rude

Girl Radio consistently delivers quality content while remaining true to the brand aesthetic.

Q. What has been one of your biggest accomplishments being in this industry?

A. From touring with Zaytoven, to djing for some of the most prestigious events and brands, like Red Bull

Culture Clash, Maxim Magazine, and BET Experience, to working with some of the biggest artists in hip hop, like Future, Usher, YFN Lucci, and many more, I would have to say my biggest accomplishment is receiving

12 different awards for breaking records, the most notable being Mask Off going 4x platinum. My biggest intrinsic accomplishment is becoming a mentor for young men and women.

Q. Can you tell us one fun fact about yourself?

A. I am not just a DJ; I produce music as well. My favorite music to produce is dancehall.

Q. What do you love about being a DJ?

A. I don’t ever have to escape my work to go have a fun time. I have fun at work.

Q. What has been the biggest challenge you had being a DJ.

A. Being a woman and not “looking” like a DJ was always my biggest challenge. I just spent many years practicing to become very good to make it work in my advantage. It can still be a weird feeling to see people looking at you crazy like you don’t belong in that space and they do just because they are a male.

Q. Are you working on any projects?

A. I am always working on projects with artists, but the majority of my effort is going into Rude Girl

Radio at the moment.

Q. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

A. My 5-year goals are increase

Rude Girl Radio’s ad revenue 60% in 5 years and to develop strategic alliances and joint ventures with other brands and media companies.

Q. Where can the fans follow you?

A. Follow me on all platforms @djrootsqueen and be sure to check out my website and blog: djrootsqueen.com.