DJ Ronin cont...
Royalty Magazine: Which era of music (past or present) has affected and/or has had the most impact on you as an artist? What DJ's (past or present) have influenced you to go hard in the mixtape game? Please elaborate.
DJ J-Ronin: I love a lot of eras musically. 60's and 70's Motown Stax soul to the old school Rocksteady and Reggae records to 80's and 90's Dancehall. Hip-Hop wise my favorite eras are the Mid to late 90's , late 80's to early 90s and early 2000's. As far as DJs who have influenced me i would say Kid Capri, Doo Wop, Tony Touch, Premier, Clue, Kay Slay, Green Lantern, WhooKid. Doo Wop's 95 Live and Tony Touch 50 Mcs - Power Ciphas were some of the best. Clue and Kay Slay for the exclusives and how they took over the street. Kid Capri for his presence and how he saw being a DJ as an artist . He was dropping albums before everyone! Green Lantern with his complexity . Using tons of movie samples to make the mixtape sound cinematic. Whoo Kid had them artist tapes with G-Unit and 50. He was a pioneer in that way.
Royalty Magazine: Any advice to upcoming artists and/or entrepreneurs looking to get in the music business? What would you say to someone who has a vision but has no major label backing or support?
DJ J-Ronin: Show consistency and pay your dues! Don't expect to blow up out of nowhere. Most people work for 10 plus years before you ever hear about them! Rick Ross and Kendrick Lamar included. Have a strong team around you that shares your vision. Not just friends who can get you caught up in drama and street beef. Be willing to work harder for your dream than you ever have for any regular job. It's a full time gig overtime!
Royalty Magazine: Any last words, comments or shot outs? Anything you want to touch basis on that we haven't already?
DJ J-Ronin: Shout out to Taz and PB for the opportunity to build with you guys at Royalty Mag. For all you readers out there, get at me about any business I'm all about the people and making things happen. Shout out to my Elemental Cartel (especially my PNC Sav Killz) and everyone who supports what we do from the legends in the game, the fans at the shows and online to the streets. I love you all and without you there wouldn't be a DJ J-Ronin.
Royalty Magazine: How can people keep up with you and/or check out your movement as well as artists? What sites or radio stations can people catch your mixtapes and projects on?