FU interviewed US DJ YRS Jerzy:
What made you want to be
a DJ, why not a rapper or a producer?
It was something I had a passion for. I was always interested
into DJing because I knew that was going to be a real way that I could break
into the industry. By me being a DJ I managed to get signed to SKE Records an
independent record label that is based out in Philly.
Where did your name come
from?
I
am a DJ, the "YRS" stands for Young Riot Squad or it can also stand
for Young Rich Successful and "Jerzy" is the name people gave me when
I moved from New Jersey to North Carolina. I always thought it made sense to
name myself that and now it is starting to become a household name. A lot of
people like that I chose something unique.
What genre of music do you specialize in?
Hip Hop and Rap. I don't really listen to
anything else, I love Hip Hop and that will probably never change. I
have a couple of songs from different genres that I listen to but Hip Hop will
always be my main genre.
What inspires your work,
are there any DJ’s who you look up to?
I admire Funk Master Flex and DJ Drama they are basically the
two DJs that made me want to do this. In a way they paved the way for a lot of
up and coming DJs like myself, I have been listening to their work for a while.
I know that I will be successful in this game one day it's just a matter of
time and hard work.
You host mixtapes, how
many have you done so far, can you tell us about your most recent one?
I hosted over 40
mixtapes from several different artists. The most recent mixtape I hosted was
called "Audio Murder" which is doing numbers on the internet right
now it is a four-track EP from my artist Chox-Mak. That mixtape has some dope
music on it my favourite track on that mixtape is "1995" it is just a
smooth chill record that reminds me of the 90's.
Why do you think
mixtapes are so important for a DJ?
They help build a DJs name and an artist’s name at the same
time. You have all the artists promoting the mixtape and with them doing that
it also builds the DJs name as well. Mixtapes have definitely helped make my
name big out in the streets and online as well. Mixtapes will always be a part
of the game I don't see them going away any time soon.
You also manage new
artist Chox Mak how did that come about?
Me and Chox have been working for a while
then one day we decided to really take this music thing to the next level. We
both have an amazing work ethic so we always have projects either out or in the
works. Everyone has to check out the last single we dropped called
"NLA" which is doing numbers right now it was produced by Maybach
Music Group's Yung Ced.
What’s next for you?
Right now I’m just
focused on building SKE records and taking my artist Chox-Mak to the mainstream
world. I'm just continuing to stay on the grind and make my dreams come true. I
am just staying focused and continuing to become something great. You
will defiantly be seeing me a lot more in the next couple of months.
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