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DJ Bern aka LeBern James, UnDfyned Ent / The Flypaper Disc Jockey
*Tell me a bit about yourself, where are you from?
Born and raised on the southside of Columbus Ohio, product of East High School
*Growing up what did you want to do?
I didn't really have any career goals when I was young, I just wanted to play videogames. In high school I was pushed to be an Engineer, but I quickly found out in college that being good at math isn't enough to be an Engineer lol
*What motivated you to become a DJ?
Ever since I can remember I loved listening to all types of music, from Dr Dre and George Clinton to AC-DC and stone Temple Pilots. I used to make tapes for my friends when I was younger, and mix cds in high school. When I got to college I started making real mix/blend tapes a la DJ Jelly (google him!) and I decided to take that step.
* How long have you been doing this?
August 2007 was my first club gig but I've been mixin music before I could wipe my own ass lol
*Do you or have you played any instruments?
I played drums in middle school concert band lol
*How does your music background influence your performance?
DJing is half rhythm and beat, timing and tempo is very important
*What are some of your favorite songs to play in your personal time?
Some of the artists I enjoy are Amerie, Jay-Z, Duffy, Coldplay, Chelsea Automatic, John Legend, Cam'ron, Paramore, Asher Roth... I really listen to everything that's GOOD music.
*What does being a DJ mean to you?
It means that I can help people enjoy themselves. I use music as an escape from reality, and I know a lot of other people do. Music helps people ease their minds, and I like providing that
*What place do you believe you hold in a persons "club experience"? In other words do you believe that you "make" the party?
I've DJed places with no bar, bad lighting, old people and young, and I know that you can take a lot out elements out of the club, but without the DJ there would be nothing
*What makes you different from any other man/woman on two turntables?
Music selection, technique, and personality make the DJ unique. I feel like I have top notch qualities in each category. Unlike a LOT of club DJs, I respect the artform of turntablism, and I am always trying to find new ways to make the music sync.
*What is your dream gig?
DJ A-Trak has a nice set before Kanye West shows when they go on tour. He does a lot of juggling, cutting, etc. That's my dream gig, to rock 20k people; not because of what I play, but HOW I play it.
*What's the wildest experience you ever had when you were Dj-ing at a party?
I used to DJ at this after hours spot in Bowling Green, Ohio. It was essentially just a big room; no furniture, dim lights, no bar. Just a stage by the front window for the DJ. I recall one night it was WALL to WALL packed, EVERYBODY was jumpin, and it was soooo thick that my vinyl started sweating because of the heat and humidity. About 400+ shoved in a sardine can, from 10p to 4am. That's a party
*Do you have a favorite DJ?
A lot of DJs inspire me. Krate Digga and Steph Floss made me want to get in the clubs, QBert and ATrak made me want to perfect my technique, and Premier made me want to make beats. These are my fav DJs.
*Do you see yourself as a role model for up and coming artists?
For the people who knew me when I was younger, they know that back in the day DJ wasn't my projected career. If I am a role model for anyone, hopefully they want to imitate my passion and desire to live my dream.
*Who are your role models?
My sister, because we both grew up hard and she showed me how to make it out. She inspires me to grind harder
*What advice would you give for someone wanting to make this a career?
DJing isn't easy. It takes hard work and patience. sure, you may know about 20-30 good songs, but do you know 500? 1000? Can you put them all together, better than the next guy? If you're trying to make money, be a doctor. This is about keeping it true to the artform.
Randoms
*Out of all the dances that are out there, OLD or NEW do you have a favorite?
Harlem shake, especially in the g-dep video lol.
*Is there any song/artist/genre that you DO NOT like to play? If so who/what and why?
As a DJ, its not about what the DJ wants to hear. Play what the majority of the crowd likes, and what yu think the majority of the crowd wants to hear. Take your opinion out of it. Ill play whatever yall want to hear
*If you could recommend any artist/musician to me to listen to who would it be?
Trek Manifest. Like me and my turntables, he rocks the mic like true hip-hop artists should.
Trek Manifest "Unstoppable Bars"
*Other than bring the masses music, what else do you do?
Play videogames, watch Law and Order, download bootleg movies, normal stuff
*What would you take with you if you were stuck on an island for a wk?
My macbook and a hand-cranked power generator to keep it charged lol
*What are 3 words that describe your style?
Authentic, flashy, dope
*Anybody you want to give a shout out to??
Undfyned Ent, Trek Dilla, DJ 100, The Flypaper, everybody in the nati and in BG that's ever heard me spin, and all of the people that support me.
*Last question. If money were not an object, what would you do?
Easy; I'd DJ for free the rest of my life. And still be the dopest DJ
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK DJ BERN and DJ Giovanny OUT TONIGHT at CLUB CHIOMAS
10pm-2:30am
GET DIRECTIONS
Club Chi (Formerly South Beach)
1749 E. Dublin Grandville rd
Columbus, OH
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