REAL TALK: DJ AUDISSEY

Kalani: What makes you a "Serato Pimp?"
DJ Audissey: Basically, If you use Serato Scratch Live, you are a working DJ (radio or club), and have some knowledge to share about the product, those are the only requirements. I started the group with Kool E's "Pioneer Junkies" in mind, same mentality.

Where can people hear you spin?
Audissey: I am currently at the Living Room on Thursday and Friday and I guest at Mai Tai's once a month (Sunday) as well as rotating in the Shack Waikiki with DJ Aon.

How do those venues and the crowds match your style?
Audissey: Well, the Living Room allows me to get back to basics. my format on Fridays is mainly groove, underground, throwbacks and the like but I do dip into some jiggy stuff. on Thursdays, we have the Ko-Laboratry which is a live band, live vocalists, and me spinning a capellas or scratching over the band. It's really interesting. Mai Tais and the Shack Waikiki let me get into my element and I feel those spots are where I do best. I am a high energy party DJ so when i'm playing tunes like Flo-Rida - Low or Michael Jackson P.Y.T, thats where I wanna be.

How have you grown as a DJ in the last year?
Audissey: funny thing is, I really got back into spinning about a year ago. I had taken time off of music to pursue a career in law enforcement, some things didn't work out so I gave music another go. I feel I lost touch with the people and the music so i've been spending all this time trying to rebuild that relationship. I've also gained a larger sense of humilty than I had before, when things don't go as you expect, you tend to sit back and go, who am I to expect that? lol.



The nightlife world is even more competitive these days, talk about a few examples of how you get your "grind on" and try to "out work" the competition?
Audissey: Well, on this topic, one thing I will never do is undercut another DJ. I charge what I feel I am worth and stick by it. I just let my work speak for itself in that sense. I really should get my "grind on" but i'm comfortable.

Talk about some of your highlights as a DJ and in music.
Audissey: As a DJ, it would have to be spinning at pipeline, zanzabar, and volcanoes before turning 18 (which meant something to me lol). also spinning in Vegas was a great experience. In music, being able to perform as a musician / singer with bands such as B.E.T, Soul Free, and Sudden Rush are highlights I am proud of.

Famous quote or saying that you live your life by.
"Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see." - Benjamin Franklin

TOP 5 BANGERS MANY DJs SLEEP ON
Audissey: This is a tough one because most DJs are hip on music out here...I will say that Everybody Move - Tech N9ne is a tune i've yet to hear another Oahu DJ play...its a dope tune, DONT SLEEP!!

TOP 5 HAWAII DJs
i'm just gonna use my generation.
1. Mike D
2. DJ Aon
3. DJ Technique
4. DJ Freeflow (Maui)
5.
DJ Stylz (Maui)