GDNSS MIKE

Tell everyone who you are and what you do.

I am a DJ/Producer from Los Angeles Ca.

What made you want to be a DJ?

I used to be on air on the radio and when my DJ homies would mix, I’d always beg them to let me blend one joint. Once I learned that it was over.

Who would you consider a DJ Legend?

Jazzy Jeff, DJ AM, and Richard Vission are my god tier DJ’s. Jazzy Jeff’s precision and cut style is unmatched. DJ AM’s ability to mash-ups and genre blending on vinyl was crazy. To go from Rock, Pop, and hip- hop all on vinyl was nuts. I once saw Richard Vission with Vinyl stop a record and spin it backwards perfectly while blending another record into it right on time with the other. Unreal.

Tell us what kind of equipment you like working with.

I’m a Turntable baby. I learned on vinyl. The feel of the record spinning gives me so much control while I’m cutting.

How would you define your “style” or approach to providing DJ Entertainment?

Entertainment is the word. But I see myself as a conductor of energy. I want to give you a live show. Im yelling, rapping the words, really performing and I love the element of surprise I want every record to blow your mind.

Where do you see yourself in three years?

Playing the biggest festivals in the world. I want to rock a sea of people at a time. I also see myself creating records that will timestamp moments globally.

What are some challenges of being a DJ?

It’s watered down at times. A bunch of people that are only interested in the check, the attention saturating the market.

If you could go anywhere in the world and DJ, where would it be?

I want to DJ clubs in Europe. I want to experience the culture, and the music.

Are you working on any new projects or upcoming events?

Currently working with artists producing a brandnew ep. I’m playing at my first Festival on May 27th called the I Love RnB Festival in Long Beach CA.

Where can the readers follow you?

mikegdnss.com and illdonuts.com and on all social platforms @mikegdnss.