DJ Ak-Nolij
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Why this name?
I went through a series of names I thought I'd have for the rest of my career. I make beats with no more knowledge about music than when I'm makin a tune through Reason. So I looked up Knowledge in the dictionary, and decided to use the the finetic pronounciation. I have a half brother, and I always looked up to him. So I imagined my little god-brother looking up to me. So I looked up 'Acknowledge'[Ak-Nolij] instead. I chose Knowledge because I'm still learning new things about the music industry, and I'm fenced to learn everything about it, even the history.
Do you play live?
Not at the moment. I used to when I was living in Denmark. There was a little community center I used to DJ at. I loved it, they loved me and it payed well too. The amazing thing about it was that the teens and kids that attended the late-night dances would dance to ANYTHING that had a good beat to it. So If I played a song by Talib Kweli, and it had a good club beat, they'd all dance to it like they heard dat ish on the radio. And the thing is, they don't play half of the commercial hip hop from the U.S. on the radio, ever! It's amazing.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
A whole lot, I feel its neither a good thing or a bad thing really. Info on your favorites are much more easily accessible, but it is a bit of a problem with the free downloadin going on. Everything has its Pros and Cons.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Maybe as an In-House producer for the label, but it would depend on the artists to be willing to accept what I make because being a huge fan to RZA and Pete Rock, you can already tell that my style will most-likely date back to the mid/late 90s. I already have a Production company and my future plans set. So that just depends if I'm that desperate for cash and fame. But none the less, yes, I problably would.
Your influences?
DMX, Def Squad, Talib Kweli, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Capone-N-N.O.R.E., Bravehearts, Nas, Lil Jon & The Eastside Boys, Wu-Tang Clan, Pete Rock, C.L. Smooth, KRS-One, Run-DMC, Marly Marl, DJ Premier, J Dilla, Madlib, Frank-N-Dank, Mystikal, the late Mobb Deep, Nas, Ja Rule, Memphis Bleek, Ludacris, Just Blaze, DTP, Notorious B.I.G., Lil' Scrappy, Crime Mob, M.O.P., Freeway, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Elephant Man, Sizzla, Sean Paul, Young Bloods, Lady Saw, Kool G Rap and my all time Favorite, KEITH MURRAY.(and more)
Favorite spot?
I've moved around so much, its hard to keep track of what I like..... I'd have to go wit my instincts and say either San Diego or Las Vegas.
Equipment used:
Reason 3.0, Keystation 49e. And thats it. I'm fenced to buy more gear ad software in the future(MPC1000, Roland MV-8800, Recycle, etc.)
Anything else...?
I'm 15 and single.
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