What was your first dj gig?
My first gig was at my high school, Academic High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. I did most of the school dances my junior and senior year. I was one of the DJs for this local group called the Fanatic 3 MCs and got a chance to have the crew perform at one event.

What was your first record ever purchased?
Theme From Battlestar Galactica album by Giorgio Moroder. I was kid and bought it for the cover art. I soon realized that I had a treasure. 'Evolution' is still a prime classic.

Where did you shop for records?
Rock n' Soul in midtown New York for underground club and dance classix, Vinylmania in the village for club and house. Sound Machine for R&B and Rap... let's see... J&R Music World on Park Row downtown New York. Square Records in McGinley Square, Jersey City for the rare and classic tracks. I'm still a vinyl junky to this day.

Where did you get your music background from?
My father. I inherited his huge vinyl collection. I didn't really appreciate the educational value until later in life. He loved Coltrane, Ray Charles, James Brown, Art Blakey, Cannonball Adderly, the list goes on and on. There was also a jazz station in New York in the 70's, WRVR. My dad always listened to that while in the car. I learned to love Roy Ayers, Jon Lucien, Charles Earland, Weather Report, Stanley Clarke. I mean WRVR really laid it down. When I went to Florida A&M University as a freshman, I knew that I wanted to be on the radio. Back then you had to have an FCC issued broadcast license. Now you don't need one... almost anyone can be on the radio.

What was your best experience spinning?
Spinning Teddy Riley's birthday party at Diamond's and Pearl's in Atlanta. The vibe, the crowd and the musical freedom was great.

What was your worst experience spinning?
I was on the radio in Tallahassee. I fell out of my chair in mid-sentence while on the air... CRASH!!! I jumped back up and completed my sentence like nothing happened. I didn't answer any phone calls for the rest of the show. A few friends called me later and clowned me for weeks about that.

What was the biggest crowd that you have ever spun for?
Had to be my fraternity's Mardi Gras in Tallahassee, Florida. Back in the late 80's there were maybe 10,000 or more in the venue and 2 or three times that outside. The Omega Psi Phi 'DJ Committee' was legendary.

Who is your Radio broadcast inspiration?
Frankie Crocker... of course. As far as doing voice over work such as drops and imaging it would definitely be Mitch Faulkner here in Atlanta. He brings that smooth funk to the mic.

Who are some of your DJ influences?
Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles, Little Louie Vega, Tony Humphries, Naeem Johnson, Tee Scott, Timmy Regisford, Grandmaster Flash, Theodore ... back in Jersey City it was the local cats like Grand Wizard Capone, Mecco, Whimpy B, Thurmy Thurm, Victor Quick.

What was your first club experience?
Club Zanzibar in Newark. I remember waiting outside to get in and hearing 'Trans Europe Express' by Kraftwerk vibrating the walls outside. You could actually see the walls shake. I thought the building would collapse from the pressure. It was one of my best club experiences. Ah yes... before that was Twin City Roller Disco in Jersey back in the '70's. I was a kid. That was a roller rink but that was the first time a saw a dj mix records in person.

What club did you visit the most in the 80's?
It's a toss-up between Zanz and Sensations in Newark. Sensations may have edged out Zanzibar because it was a closer walk to the PATH subway which took me back to Jersey City.

What club had the best sound system that you ever experienced?
Paradise Garage... no comparison.

Any other club experiences...?
Outer Skates roller rink opened on the block where I lived. All the local Hip Hop DJ and crew battles where held there as well as national acts. I basically lived there. I got to see Dr. Rock and the Force MCs, Grandmaster Flash, Africa Bambataa, Mister Magic... the list goes on. I also visited The Funhouse a couple of times which had a great latin vibe. I got a chance to see Run DMC and many others there. One of my high school buddies told me about Club Eleganza in Newark. I found myself going there regularly for a period and bugged the owner and resident dj, Kasim, so much they let me spin...it pays to be consistent...hahaha.

What was your experience like overseas?
I was part of a study abroad program with the Georgia State University school of Business. I remember the Ministry of Sound in London. I had to visit this spot after hearing so much about it in the states. Eric Morillo was spinning at the time and he was awesome. Also, Liquid Lounge in Edinburgh, Scotland... it was a smaller spot but had a nice system and the dj was smooth.

What is Basement Soul?
Basement Soul is basically spiritual soulful music. I love all types of music, from rap to rock. When you start labeling music, you can sometimes be misleading. If the track is bangin' then it's bangin'. It can be a spiritual thing to some people. For me, that's what it has to be to be hot... spiritual. It has to take over your mind and body and take you to another state of consciousness. Tracks from most any genre can do that for you if you open your mind. Soul is definitely a key ingredient. It continues to influence every type of music today.

Who are some of the jocks that you admire in Atlanta?
DJ Kemit, Kai Alce, Ron Pullman, Salah Ananse, DJ Nabs, Tay Rock to name a few. There is so much talent in Atlanta. All genres of music are well represented.

Have you ever been on television?
Yeah...Back in the 70's there was this kid's show called Wonderama. I was on the show twice. I was like 8 years old. The first time on the show, the guest didn't show up so they invited the entire audience of kids back to record another show. The second time, my mom and I arrived late and the producers noticed us and decided to use me for one of the segments. I was selected for 'what the heck is it' I think. I had to remember details about a person that ran through the crowd. I won every prize. At that time, there were only like 10 channels to choose from in the New York metro so everyone I knew... and some I didn't know... recognized me on the show. I actually hated the attention back then.

What is the Last book that you read?
Behold A Pale Horse... for like the fourth time. If you can overlook some of the stuff on UFOs... you will find some things to make you really ponder your own worth.

What is something that most may not know about you?
Many don't know that I was an auto and truck mechanic for over 10 years. In the late eighties, I held down four jobs at once. When I left Tallahassee and returned to Jersey City my days were crazy. During the week I worked full time as a auto and truck mechanic from 8AM to 5PM. I grabbed a bite to eat and then worked from 7P to 12A at another auto repair shop. On weekends I started my days at 4am to make the drive to the Englishtown, New Jersey flea market where I was a vendor on Saturdays and Sundays. I occasionally made time to dj private events and visit Club Sensations or Zanzibar.

What is your passion?
LIFE!!!!! Music is life. To me music is more than just a song. It has extreme sentimental value. It can take your spirit back to a specific time and place like...where you were when you fell in love...how you felt when you lost someone special..etc. Music can prepare you for success... change your state of mind. It has more influence then you realize... it really can change a person's outlook on life. Music can change or stimulate your mood and emotion. It is a true connection to a person's soul. Music will free you from your burdens if you let it consume your soul. So Dance...Let your mind be free!!!!