Name: DJ Xplosive

Location: New York City

Representing: (ie, V-103, Aphilliates, etc.) Element 9 Hip-Hop

Years DJing: I started DJing back in 1997, but have been more centered on the business end of the music industry since 2006. I’m planning to step out of retirement very soon…

Who gave you your break into the industry?

I wouldn’t be anywhere without the help of Tony “X Allah” Franklin from Nublud Management in Cleveland.

Genre(s) of music you specialize in: Hip-Hop

What has been your career highlight thus far?

In less than 3 years I have gone from being an intern at a major record label to a Grammy nominated music publisher and to working marketing campaigns with some of the biggest names in the music industry.

What advice do you have for the DJ’s that have been grinding for a while who haven’t “sparked” or gotten their break?

Make sure you are always focusing on what separates you from the competition. Find your niche and spend equal amounts of time sharpening your skills and marketing yourself. Nobody becomes an overnight success as a DJ.

What advice would you give an independent artist who’s trying to get in the “game”?

1) The team around you is going to be the key to your success. 2) If you’re going to work in the business, learn the business. 3) Keep your expectations realistic and have lots of patience.

With music continuously moving toward a digital/internet based way consumers get their music, what do you do as a DJ to stay up with the times in order to remain relevant?

I visit as many blog sites as I can every day. Not just music blogs, I try to stay on top of technology, business and news blogs too. I stay ahead by constantly knowing what’s going on in the world.

What is your definition of a DJ/Record Breaker?

A real record breaker is someone who hears a record and becomes legitimately excited by the opportunity to introduce to his/her audience a track that is likely to be a hit.

Have you broken any records and if so, who / which song(s)?

I had a lot to do with Soulja Boy breaking out. I’ve contributed to the success of many records that have gone on to be hits, but my work in getting airplay for Soulja Boy while he was still unsigned was one of the most challenging and also most rewarding experiences of my career.

If there was 1 thing you could change about the music industry today, what would that be?

To put it simply, there needs to be more youth in the label offices and the industry has to be open-minded about the change this youthful leadership will bring.

How can our readers get a hold of you?

Xplosiveworld.com and twitter.com/djxplosive

FOR MORE ON

STREET REPORT MAGAZINE

VISIT

http://www.streetreportmagazine.net