When in your life did you realize that DJing was the career that you wished to pursue?

Well I started DJing at the Age of twelve. I did many mobile DJ jobs but I got very sick of doing mobile parties so I started throwing my own party at clubs. I happened to meet some promoters that liked how I played and they hired me for my first resident spot, which was Club Morrocco in Staten Island.

Who has been the most influential person in your life thus far?

I would have to say my family, my friends, and "Anthony Acid." My family is very supportive of what I do and thanks to Anthony his knowledge and influence has helped me strive.

How has your style evolved since you first embarked on your career as a DJ?

I think I have incorporated more style of house. Since I first started there are many more styles of dance music today. Back then there was just house music, now there's disco house, tribal, trance, etc. I always try to have a good mix to keep it fresh and different.

What has been your favorite venue/crowd to DJ for?

Well, I would have to say my resident spot at Deko Lounge although my best experience was Djing at Exit Thanksgiving Eve for over 5000 people.

Do you ever interact with your crowd and take suggestions in style or music, or do you rely more on your ability to move the crowd in the direction you choose?

I always interact. Sometimes people ask me for names of records or just comment on how I am playing. That helps me out a lot because it helps me feel out the crowd. Ask any DJ, the crowd shouldn't have to tell you, you should just feel them out.

Have you ever felt that a crowd just didn't get what you were trying to accomplish with your set?

Occasionally. If a crowd is more into Hip Hop, then you have your work cut out, or if you are playing for a total top 40 crowd these people just want to hear words, they don't get the whole idea of beats with music. I try to play where I'm gonna be enjoyed. Some people aren't educated enough on what's going on.

What do you consider to be the most influential records in both your own style and the scene in general?

I would say lots of vocal records, trance, tribal beats.

What brought about your decision to begin a production career?

Well at the age of sixteen I met "Anthony Acid" and "Brutal Bill," they had a studio right down the block from me. I would sit there for hours and take in everything, when I saw how a record was made it blew me away and that's when I knew I had to do the same.

What steps did you take when setting out to make your first track?

Well I bought some gear, practiced, produced, etc. I finally had a great idea to a song, did it and it became a very popular club hit. It was a remake of "Sweet Dreams" by the Eurythmics.

Which has had more influence: DJing on your production career, or Production on your DJ career?

I don't think one had more then the other, they both helped in making my career more successful.

What do you feel separates you from the rest, in a city filled with people trying to establish themselves in the Music Industry?

I think the thing that separates me is that I do only what I feel is right!

In which direction do you plan to take your DJ and production career in the future?

Hopefully more globally.

What, if anything, would you like to change about the NYC nightlife scene?

I wish everyone would be more open-minded and not put every club or DJ in who's the best or better. It's not about that; I am all about the music.

Do you have any upcoming appearances or projects that we should be looking out for?

Well honestly I've been busy. I do have some projects on the way and all I can tell you is to be on the lookout at your nearest record shop.

interview by Jay Matassa

photography by Brian Stefanelli