ADJF Interview: DJ A.N.G (by Cupe)

Cupe · May 13, 2009

Let's face it - Almost every club DJ does the same old played out DJ stuff... Using the same effects and same techniques and playing the same song list over and over from club to club.

That's what sets DJ A.N.G on top of the rest. He brings to the decks turntablist skill and crowd knowledge. A.N.G believes that his sets should represent his personality and his style; so if you're at a club where A.N.G is spinning you better prepare for some sore feet.

For anyone looking for a DJ that does NOT play the same ol' played out tunes most DJ's play, but rather the freshest, dopest and most exclusive tracks, make sure to book DJ A.N.G. for your next gig to get your club pumpin'..

Where did the name come from?

Its basically the first three letters of my name "Angelo". I Have had people take some funny guesses tho... like "Another Nice Guy" haha.

How long have you been playing & how did it all begin - What factors came together for you to take an interest in DJ'ing/Producing?

Ive been doing it since i was like 10 years old. My dad was a dj for over 25 years and he passed alot of his wax and knowledge onto me. At first i did it as a hobbie but was then inspired by people like mix master mike, qbert etc to take it on full time.

How would you describe your sound and what sort of style/DJ's influence you?

I consider myself a "Clubtablist" a combination of Club Dj and Turntablist. I know how to read a crowd and how to use my decks as dancefloor melting weapons haha

What venues have you played at that let you seriously pound out your set?

Gilligans Nightclub in Cairns QLD & Stomp the Nard Dance battle would have to be my 2 favourites. Crowds over 4500+ people and just really apreciated the tricks and track selection

What was the first album you ever bought?

First album i ever purchased was Doggystyle by Snoop d o double g

Who, in your eyes, do you see as smashing the scene at the moment?

In the australian scene i would have to start of with a big shout out to Dj Nino Brown... This dude has earned his stripes as being the best urban dj in oz. His track knowledge and hustle are second to none!

What other Australian DJ's do you rate?

Samrai, Kronic, Sefu, Peter Gunz, Triple H, Tikelz

How do you see the Australian scene compared to the rest of the world at the moment?

Alot differently. I like the australian scene alot more to be honest haha

How big is your music collection (MP3's/CD's/Vinyl)?

Over 1 terabyte in music and a room full-o-wax

If you could put yourself as the resident DJ in any scene, where would you choose?

XO In sydney... that place seems to be were its at for hiphop/rnb dj's in oz!

What advice, if any, would you give to up and coming DJ's?

Practice practice practice and respect your elders. The dj's that you grew up listening to can usually be great mentors to the game your trying to get into.

Want to add any plugs/Shoutouts/MySpace/URL/Facebook/Links?

http://www.djangonline.com i blog here

http://www.twitter.com/dj_ang twitterin it up here.