DJ Amaretto
DJ Amaretto
Just a DJ, rockin hot beats and vocals. I mostly spin hip-hop but do have a pretty good collection of old rock and some other hot wax. I know Williamsburg VA isn't known as a hip-hop hot bed, I'm originally from Baltimore, MD. moved to Columbia MD then Williamsburg. I'm currently at Radford University, studyin, chillin.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Recorded demo: 11/10/04 "30 Minutes of Spinnage"
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I have DJ'd a couple small parties. Nothin special. Hopefully I'll be spinnin at Cujo's in Hampton Roads, VA Thanksgiving night check it out
Your musical influences
Grandmaster Flash, DJ Q-Bert, Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gay, Dr. Dre, David Banner, Three-six mafia, Mos Def, Common, Talib Kweli, Kanye West.
What equipment do you use?
2 technics, rane mixer, sony headphones, ortofon stylus/cartridge, 2 powered Gemini 15" speakers. And my crates of Vinyl
Anything else?
I know dirty south is really popular right now, and everyone and their motha been imitating lil' Jon, but I still love that shit ta def