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A DJ. Disc Jockey. A person whose sole job is to get people dancing. One time in history the DJ life was highly male dominated. An occasional female would break into the scene and catch some attention for being "different" but thankfully times have changed. These days a female DJ is much more common and female DJs are drawing a lot of local and national attention. In this A-Profiler, we focus on a few of the APA DJs out there who just happen to be female and are setting the world on fire.
DJ Bev, aka Beverly Castillo, a San Francisco Club and mixtape DJ, was a two-time "Club Famous DJ Champion" and is a member and student of Northern California's new Music Production Academy. Her CD "Diamonds and DJ Bev" has been so popular that it has nearly sold out and is in extremely limited quantities. She will also be featured in URB Magazine.
How did you first become a DJ? What inspired you to pursue DJingBev: I first became a club mixer in 2002. My first gig was at the Sound Factory in San Francisco. I didn't become a DJ til I actually showcased and started mixing at local venues. At first I was a bedroom DJ. Anyone can be a DJ. Man or woman. There really is no physical reason why either men or women should be better at it. But when people think DJ, they see a man. Becoming a DJ comes from learning about the industry and building up good sets.In any aspect that you look at how I pursued my DJing, I got the drive, motivatiion, and dedication from my trials and tribulations. I put my DJing on the shelf, off the shelf, on the shelf, off the shelf. At one point, I wanted to give up but I didn't. I want to set a good example for females and represent out there.
Did you find it difficult to break in or be accepted into the scene?
Bev: NO. But I found a problem. Female DJs face a challenge when they are recognized as "being an exception" rather than the exceptional. I wanted to give up at first but I didn't and I plan to pursue this for a while so haters, sorry but I am not going anywhere anytime soon.
Who were/are some of your DJ role models.Hmm..DJ Amber from Sister SF and Norcal DJMPA, the Mixtress, Kuttin Kandi from the 5th Platoon, i like DJ Erock and Romeo Reyes. i think they're style and business savvy are sick
AWhat are your favorite songs to get the the crowds dancingBev: Right now its "Yeah" by Usher. People go nutts to that song. Oh Beyonce "Crazy in Love." Guys hate it, girls love it. Shake that Monkey. Lumidee, anything by Sean Paul, Missy Elliot, Jay Z.
What's the strangest or most embarassing thing to ever happen while you were DJing?Bev: My left nipple peeking out of my shirt during my set. (laughs) Seriously the most embarrassing moment was when I DJed Pier 50 and the sound went out. Just like that! Amp over heated and the crowd got mad. Was it a hoax, or was the bass just too load? How embarassing. Never again!!!Where do you see the future of the DJ scene going?Bev: Electronic music- CDJ's- More technology? I still see it growing, being more valued. I'm a vinyl babe...DJs will never be OBSOLETE! I see more diversity and more females.
What advice do you have for others who want to become a DJ?Bev: Practice, practice, practice. Whether you want to become a hobbyism club DJ, radio DJ, battle DJ, just practice. If you want to "become a good DJ" and build good sets so the crowd loves you.
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