Interview with Royalty

Photo by  The Yellow Wall 

DJ Eric DA King is an up and coming DJ from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Martin Luther King Jr. High School. After few years of attending Wayne State University, his passion for music exploded into his love of Djing. He is a DJ full of energy, fun, and waiting for the track to drop. DJ Eric DA King wants to spread his love for music and having a great time among the masses. I finally got a chance to sit down with this humble young man for a one on one interview, and a better insight on this great new talent. Follow him on Instagram : @erictheking08

               

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.

The night I was saved by the 90s

   
     It started out to be just a regular night out, just me and my boyfriend,yet it turn out to be uncontrollable fun. As we waited outside to get into St.Andrew Hall, we was just talking about how we both needed to just relax and distress from the past busy work week. We both was under the impression it was just going to be your normal club party,but we was so wrong.

     Once we walked into the hall, you hear DJ Bet (the DJ for the night) spinning all the goodies from the 1990's. This made sense to me since it said Saved By the 90s on our tickets. My boyfriend goes to talk to the DJ which I found is one of my boyfriend's coworkers. Now the music is blasting and people all in the venue  and huddle over at one of the two bars. People dancing and looking at all the cool 90's fashions. We danced and shared fond memories that were attach to certain songs that where playing all around us, when we hear the theme to Save By The Bell comes on over the speakers. That's when the crowed went crazy, and now I feel like I am missing something.

DJ Bet

     The Band Save By the 90s COMES OUT! YO! IT WAS A BAND! I was so shocked. I didn't know it was a band and neither did my boyfriend. The fellas started to play all the great songs of my young life. They played a little Green Day, Smash mouth and more. It was beautiful how great the crowd was how everyone was dancing with everyone and sharing memories of a decade that had long passed. In that moment I relived all those nights watching MTV and watching all of those videos. Then they had their female singer comes out, she started to sing "I'm just a girl" by No Doubt.

SAVEDBYTHE90S

     They finish their first set and told us to tweet the band on twitter with any request for the second set. DJ Bet came back and keep the party going. The night was a blast, and something totally different than I thought it would be. With everything that is going on in the world, expectantly with racism, to look around at a crowed room and see everybody getting along with one and other and sharing life stories through music was great.

     The band comes back out to do their second set. During the set they showed some city love by performing a song from our local artist. I'm not telling what song or who but I post a video below that answer that question.

 They really rocked the stage. The unknown fact about Saturday night is that was my first time seeing a live band concert.  All in all, I had a great time and would tell anyone if Saved By the 90s is in their town to go see them and they will not regret it. I know I don't. Make sure you follow the band on Twitter and Instagram @SavedBythe90s and let the band know I sent you. Rock on from the Rock City.