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1. When did you fall in
love with music?
When I was
little. Music was always around me as I grew up. One of the many reasons I
enjoy old school music.
2. What’s your favorite
genre of music to play? And why?
I like to
play Hip Hop and Techno. I like the hard base of many Hip Hop songs and I like
the different styles and sounds of Techno and plus Techno was made in Detroit.
3. Who would you say is
your biggest influence? And why?
My biggest influence is my girlfriend. She was the
one to motivate me to go into Djing. Also DJ Bet helped me by showing me the
ropes on what kind of gear I need as a DJ, and DJ Head also showed me all the
basic skills and knowledge I need to help me on my journey as a DJ.
4. Do you believe growing
up in Detroit gives you a different style of Djing? And what would you call
your style?
Yes, I do, and since I’m still young in the DJ game
I would say my style is still evolving and changing every day, so as of right
now I say my style is like a Transformer.
5. What is the most
important thing or person that keeps you moving forward when you have a bad day
or performance? And how does it help you?
I always remind myself that there is a new day
coming, and to just focus on improving my craft. It helps me not to live in the
past.
6. Where do you see
yourself in 5 years?
I see
myself owning my own entertainment company, and helping other up and coming DJ
just like I had other DJ to help me. I see myself touring and performing for
thousands at a time.
7. Where do you go to get
motivation and what do you once you get there?
I have a small quiet place at home that I go to,
and I just put my headphones on and let the music take me away.
8. What is your go to song
when you are Djing to get the crowed rocking? And why is this your go to song?
Cha Cha slide has been my go to song lately, yet my
style is always changing so for right now that is my go to song.
9. If you could eternally
be stuck in one year's music scene, which year would it be?
I would choose late 80’s or early 90’s because
everything was like powerful and had a movement. We celebrated our culture, and
they had messages in the music that still stands today. Plus, there was great
story telling in the music.
10. What is one track that
never gets old for you no matter how many times you hear it?
It would be Detroit’s Jit songs. I can never get
tired of those songs.
11. What is one track that
got popular that you can't stand?
Beyoncé’s song “If I was a Boy” would be that track
for me. I don’t like those type of songs because it does not make sense to me.
12. What festivals would
you most like to play at?
Detroit’s Techno fest because Detroit started
techno and It is one biggest festivals in the city. I also want to play for River
Days in Detroit.
13. Before you go, how did you get your name “DJ
Eric DA King” and do it have a special meaning to you?
My first name is Eric, and I went to Martin Luther
King Jr High School and I am a Leo which Lions are known as “The King of the
Jungle”. Yes, it does have a special meaning to me. When I hear my name it
makes me feel like royalty.
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