DJ Stretch
Admired & Respected When did you first get into music? I started playing the guitar in the 80s and B-Boying in 1993, I started DJing in 1997, bought my first set of turntables in 1999. Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? My Father has always been my biggest musical inspiration. He put a guitar in my hands at age 5. How have your skills evolved since you first started as a DJ? I lost a lot of battles and won a few as well. I also feel blessed that I have been able to DJ in few countries and about 10 states. I am still a student by all means, but I am excited about the new skills I am learning. As a club DJ, you are probably asked to add new music to your setlist all the time... Can you tell us what it takes to be included on YOUR setlist? What do you look for? My setlist would be different for when and where I am at. I feel it is always very important to read the minds of the folks in front of you and play what they wanna hear. I’m sure you have met a lot of celebrities/talented artists along the way. Would you share 1 or 2 of your favorite stories with us? It was a true honor when DJ Qbert wanted to practice with me at my house in 2007. I also am very grateful to have become great friends with Masta Fuol. He is as real as any artist I have met. I also enjoyed DJing for Juevenile a couple times.
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