![]() However by saying this, the average person Nowadays? The average person would say most definitely. Would it be fair to say that these qualities are extremely difficult to find in music artist These characteristics are what many use to define great artist since When I got the call, it shocked me, because I could’ve never known when things were going to happen, but it was perfect timing.įollow DJ Schemes on Twitter and visit to check out his mixes.Ĭreative. So I knew that I definitely wanted to be a part of it, but I knew I had to put in the ground work to get noticed. Blige (My older sister loved her so that was all I heard back in the day!)įor the DMV Only: You were recently named the DMV’s newest member of The Core DJs, how did that feel?ĭJ Schemes: It was another accomplishment and step in my life because I have been going to Core DJ Retreats for the past three years, and I’ve seen how these guys operate: the camaraderie, the respect that they have for each other and the respect that they receive. As far as mainstream artists, I really looked up to Bob Marley, Beanie Man, Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z and Mary J. I wouldn't call it faith, but I do believe that everything happens for a reason. Even my cousins were really into music as well and I was able to see that we all had the same love and passion for music. He taught me how to channel my skills and grow my musical knowledge. Lloyd Robinson (My dad) was a DJ and he had his own sound system. That was their “anthem.” Now, I know and appreciate the song and you can even catch me singing it sometimes.įor the DMV Only: Who are some of your musical influences?ĭJ Schemes: Growing up, being born into a family that was very musically centered made me who I am. I couldn’t believe how hype the crowd was, but they were, and it was known that I would play Country Roads at midnight every time I worked there. I had to play a country song called “Country Roads “at midnight. I remember the first club where I ever DJ’d in 04 or 05. I attended West Virginia University, a division one predominantly white school, and that experience made me appreciate other music. Growing up in Brooklyn and eventually moving here really helped me expand my knowledge. I have a really wide ear for different types of music and I’ve learned to appreciate and connect with various genres. ![]() Crowd control is an important skill to have as a DJ.įor the DMV Only: You aren’t originally from the DMV, talk about your roots and upbringing and how that has played a part in the way you DJ and host events?ĭJ Schemes: My family is from Jamaica and I grew up in Brooklyn, New York, so that exposed me to all different types of music. I embrace speaking and interacting with the crowd. ![]() I can play hip-hop, R&B, top 40, Reggae, old school, and I can host a party while I’m DJing. At the end of the night, I want to know that I played a wide range of music that everybody enjoyed.įor the DMV Only: What makes you different from other DJs in the DMV?ĭJ Schemes: I try not to compare myself to other DJs, but my versatility makes me much different. I want to touch everybody in the room no matter what race they are and where they are from. My sole purpose is to make sure people are having fun. In a nutshell, I bring positive energy to the club scene. Who is DJ Schemes?ĭJ Schemes: DJ Schemes is the life of the party and the pulse of the room. For the DMV Only: Introduce yourself to our readers. ![]()
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