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Where are you from?
I was born in Boston, moved to New Jersey, New York and then
Miami.
Residencies:
During the summer months I keep it light by doing Wednesday
nights at Felt, a really nice pool hall and lounge. For the last
two years I’ve done the VIP room at Crobar on Fridays. Saturdays
I do the main room at Amika, which is out of hand. Sunday during
the day there has been talk of the Raleigh pool, and Sunday
night I do Inferno Sundays at Crobar.
Number of years spinning:
I’ve been DJing since 1978, you do the math. [27 years].
How did you get started spinning?
I’ve had a love of music since I was a baby. I believe you do
what you are, not you are what you do, and this is what I am.
Who are your musical influences?
Musically I listen to everything from Miles Davis to rare
grooves, Classic Rock, Funk, Soul and Hip-hop.
Describe your current sound.
Right now I am playing Hip-hop and Rock with Disco and ‘80s
mixed in.
What equipment do you use?
I have switched over to a laptop using a program call Scratch
Live by Rane. It uses a record to control the music on the
laptop, so you scratch and mix using the record.
What's the worst job you've ever had
(as a DJ or otherwise)?
Oh, there have been so many of them...
What's your most memorable night in a
Miami club (working or not
working)?
How do I answer that? DJing for three Prince shows. DJing for
the Lenny Kravitz concert. Every night at Fat Black Pussycat.
DJing Madonna’s house for New Year’s. Sylvester Stallone’s house
for Christmas dinner...
What would be the theme song to your
life?
“Go, Speed Racer, Go.”
What makes your DJ
style unique?
I tend not to be afraid.
What have you done recently to make the
world a better place?
I have three beautiful kids.
Describe who you are in three words.
Dad, workaholic, nice guy. Was that four words?
Where can we learn more about you?
My web site,
djmarkleventhal.com. |
