DjBigO317 is one of the Rawest & Realist Djs to speaks on the Music Industry
by Charleesmiles
Hey
everyone it's me Ms.Charleesmiles I am going to be sitting down with an
old friend of mine who is a very out spoken on life and the Music
Industry. This interview is not for everyone so this is my disclaimer to
you the reading public. Hello DjBigO317 how are you? Im good just
koolin Ms.Charleesmiles how are you. So how is your company been doing?
Oh Trucker Bangin Ent.Llc
http://TruckerBanginEnt.com is been doing great, its that time of year everyone is tring to get there music heard. I see your always out on the road.
So
tell the people what you have been doing in 2013 I keep seen major
things poppin off for some of your past clients, like Friedel Pinkston
aka Sy Yung? DjBigO317: Yeah back in 2009 when I meet Sy Yung I told him
to always make him self marketable to get into Acting, Modeling to help
his Music career push his visual presents out there since he was
residing in Atlanta,Ga. Long story short on April 12 2013 he was
featured in a major motion picture titled "42" The Jackie Robinson Story
staring Harrison Ford & Chadwick Bossman. Charleesmiles: Ok your
been real relaxed like its nothing to you? DjBigO317: Naw its not that I
can't say to much because he is signed with a record label, there
responsible to do the (PR) if they know what there doing. They not
paying me so I'm not doing nothing but what I want to do! Charleesmiles:
Oh my, I take it you are really mad? DjBigO317: Honestly I'm like
Pissed & Disappointed cause Sy Yung has so much talent but its the
wrong people around him that are really holding him back, People only
hold you back if you let them. Charleesmiles: What is the money song for
Sy Yung that would break down the doors to the labels? DjBigO317: His
single from a couple years ago called "Bring it Back". Charleesmiles:
Why "Bring it Back"? DjBigO317: Its had that (AC) appeal or as black
folks say the crossover appeal. Charleesmiles: I remember he was always
coming up to the midwest for the longest of times, what happened?
DjBigO317: I have no clue to be honest. Charleesmiles: Do you and Sy
still speak? DjBigO317: We have not for a few months now. Charleesmiles:
If you say anything to him Sy Yung, what would it be? DjBigO317: I
still want that video for "Bring it Back" and I don't know whats going
on but I wanna wish you the best in your career moves! Life goes on so
keep shooting for the moon, if you miss you will hit the stars.
Charleesmiles:
Wow that was Raw & Real from DjBigO317, I think more personal cause
all the years they had been working toagther so I am goin to flip it a
bit.
Charleesmiles:
Rep yo city and tell the readers what it has been like for you in the
Music Industry? DjBigO317: Hahaha well currently I Rep the Midwest I
live in Indianapolis,Indiana. I grew up down south of here in Fort
Knox,Ky that is south of Louisville. Well I got my start in Djing by way
of Louisville,Ky thru a guy named Dj Bam. When I was a shorty I used to
watch Dj Bam and his crew rock out on the weekends on the westend at
Shawnee Park. Djing happened to me by a freak accident, I used to be a
(B-Boy) a pretty boy and a damn great Break Dance, I got hurt it was a
freak accident while dancing, the doctors said your break dancing days
are over. I was sick to my stomach cause break dancing was keeping me
out of the streets. I still wanted to be apart of my crew but I didn't
know what I wanted to do or could do. One weekend my crew had a battle
(dancing) at Broadway Skating Rink I meet the Dj, i forgot his name but
he asked me to help him dj, he wanted to take a break he said "Don't let
the music stop" & I didn't! I interned at WLOU 1350 am off of 22nd
& Broadway right there in Louisville, we didn't have a Fm station
that would play Hip Hop Music. Hip Hop Music in the 80's was really
untested so radio stations were scared to play it or were just not
allowing it period in a market like Louisville.
Charleesmiles:
What is your thought on the state of the Music Industry? DjBigO317: Can
I lie? Its perfect everything is all gravy........ yeah right its
really Fucked Up, Serious you have Dj's in the South talking cash shit
& over charging Indie Artist. You have the record labels who don't
respect the the dj's worth. I mean I can go on and on, long story short
its all Fucked Up Period.
Charleesmiles: Wow those are
some strong feeling that you just expressed, ok so you been around
involved in the music industry for many moons just how long have you
been in volved? DjBigO317: Since 1986 on the serious side, I got just
about got 30 years on the scene of this thing we call the Music
Industry.
Charleesmiles: What are some of the most
(OMG) I can't believe that just happen in front of me while touring,
djing and working at the radio staions? DjBigO317: The ladies when I
traveled around the world with artists will do anything and
everything... just so they can get with the stars!! I am gonna leave it
at that.
Charleesmiles: How long do you plan on staying
in the Music Industry? DjBigO317: Well I retired back in 2007 after
been shot in a Atlanta Nite Club while djing with another dj. But in
2009 I came back out of retirement because I heard this artist named
Friedel Pinkston up in Catersville,Ga his stage name is Sy Yung. Thats
when I knew I was not ready to leave the Music Business along, its apart
of my soul its who I am. I am going to stay involved until the day I
pass on. My youngest son (15) Marquise Jackson aka DjSquad574 is up next
so he is my personal project, I am going to tech him everything I know
& support him 100% for him to succeed in this nasty biz.
Charleesmiles:
Lets talk Dj Coalitions, how do you feel about them are they really
effective? DjBigO317: 1st I wanna Salute the O.G Dj Johnny O of Nerve
Djs, for even extending an invitation for me to join a great family
environment, I didn't use the word coalition cause its miss used and
miss understood. So I'm a proud member of the Nerve Djs. Now as far as
the others, my big mama always told me if you don't have anything nice
to say then just keep your mouth closed period!! I still feel djs are
still effective because they are the "Spinal cord" of the entertainment
field.
Charleesmiles:
Let talk about some big things I been reading about involving
Mr.DjBigO317, would you care to tell these readers what your cooking up?
DjBigO317: Sure I was just signed as the President of Operations &
Radio Placements for NuOrder Entertainment Music Group llc. Simply put I
make sure the labels radio ready music gets out to all the media
outlets, ensuring that all music is encoded in BDS, Mediabase &
ready for Itunes, Amazon and all other Digital Media Retail outlets.
Insuring that videos are MtvJamz ready, Vevo ready among other things
like setting up interviews at radio stations.
Charleesmiles:
So if you had to give any advice about this music biz what would it be?
DjBigO317: Well understand what your about to get into, research create
a business plan of plan of action. Always build relationships and don't
trust everyone you meet period always remember action speak louder than
words always. In the 30 years I have I can say I have less then 10 Real
True contacts in my phone out of 3500 phone numbers I have. It tells
you there are that many snakes out there so keep your grass cut low!!
For example look at Gansta Boo & Drumma Boy they are doing things on
the Indie side & making great money do to the relationships they
have built over the years.
Charleesmiles:
With that been said I wanna thank you for taking the time out of you
busy busy road schedule were can the readers find you at to hire you for
your services? DjBigO317: Thank you for even taking an interest in
letting me speak on a few things.. alot of folks are scared to really
speak to me by doin an interview with me cause I'm like really Raw &
Real.. No Politics over here! But you all can look me up on my website
http://TruckerBanginEnt.com thanks my company I own run & operate with my son DjSquad574. All you can find me on
http://Twitter.com/DjBigO317 you can like my Facebook Fan Page
http://Facebook.com/DjBigO317 Media and Booking Inquiries contact 317-701-5285 "Serious Inquiries"
Charleesmiles: you all can follow me on
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