INTERVIEW:
MAY 23, 2008
RUNNING RIOT: Jimmy Boy, many people might not know that you have a
large Hip Hop background. Can you tell us about how
you first became a Dj and whom you've worked with?
RUNNING RIOT: Jimmy Boy, many people might not know that you have a
large Hip Hop background. Can you tell us about how
you first became a Dj and whom you've worked with?
DJJB: I started dj'n back in Junior High, I was in 8th grade I believe, so I
must of been 13 or so. A friend was throwing a party and his dj
cancelled so they called me up, of course I was inexperienced, but I
enjoyed it and they payed me... so it got me even more excited about
djin. Now here we are 15 years later, doing an interview w/ Running
Riot. As far as working or djing with people just to name a few...
Irene, Humpty and most of all the classic house scene dj's. I was into
Spanish Rock so I'd dj a lot of concerts. In hip hop there's been
Reflex, Vice, Ever and practically half of the cats from POWER. I got
into Hip Hop just because the house scene basically died down, and that
was the hottest thing at the time.
RUNNING RIOT: How has your Hip Hop and mainstream radio experience
helped you in the electro scene?
DJJB: Its funny you mention that. That's what I believe sets me apart from
most scene dj's. The fact that I go from Electro to Indie, drop a
classic house track, transition to pop, into 80's and bring back with
some
Hip Hop. Basically its giving me the expericience to blend all these
genres.
RUNNING RIOT: What was the first party you ever spun? And do you
remember what your favorite song to drop was at that
time?
DJJB: Like I mentioned earlier it was a back yard party.. as we all start off
doing. All I remember I was off beat like a motha f@cker lol... dj'n
off
some cd player walkmans and a tape deck. But I did have a mixer... a
radio shack mixer.
RUNNING RIOT: What Djs have had the biggest influence in your
technical style?
DJJB: I admire a little bit from everyone... trying to stay different at the
same time... you don't want to be in an event and having the same style
must of been 13 or so. A friend was throwing a party and his dj
cancelled so they called me up, of course I was inexperienced, but I
enjoyed it and they payed me... so it got me even more excited about
djin. Now here we are 15 years later, doing an interview w/ Running
Riot. As far as working or djing with people just to name a few...
Irene, Humpty and most of all the classic house scene dj's. I was into
Spanish Rock so I'd dj a lot of concerts. In hip hop there's been
Reflex, Vice, Ever and practically half of the cats from POWER. I got
into Hip Hop just because the house scene basically died down, and that
was the hottest thing at the time.
RUNNING RIOT: How has your Hip Hop and mainstream radio experience
helped you in the electro scene?
DJJB: Its funny you mention that. That's what I believe sets me apart from
most scene dj's. The fact that I go from Electro to Indie, drop a
classic house track, transition to pop, into 80's and bring back with
some
Hip Hop. Basically its giving me the expericience to blend all these
genres.
RUNNING RIOT: What was the first party you ever spun? And do you
remember what your favorite song to drop was at that
time?
DJJB: Like I mentioned earlier it was a back yard party.. as we all start off
doing. All I remember I was off beat like a motha f@cker lol... dj'n
off
some cd player walkmans and a tape deck. But I did have a mixer... a
radio shack mixer.
RUNNING RIOT: What Djs have had the biggest influence in your
technical style?
DJJB: I admire a little bit from everyone... trying to stay different at the
same time... you don't want to be in an event and having the same style
as the guy before you or after you
RUNNING RIOT: Who is your favorite electronica producer?
DJJB: Lzrtag is doing big thangs... I like the Crookers. DMNDAYs has some
crazy stuff. Sleazy V as well. To me as long as your track sounds good
and keeps your crowd dancing, they got all my respect. And if your a
friend I'm gonna bang your track.
RUNNING RIOT: Are you producing any music right now? What artists
are you or planning on remixing?
DJJB: I'm working on a few things but I'm concentrating on a specific track.
LMAFO 'I'm in miami bitch'
RUNNING RIOT: Who is your favorite electronica producer?
DJJB: Lzrtag is doing big thangs... I like the Crookers. DMNDAYs has some
crazy stuff. Sleazy V as well. To me as long as your track sounds good
and keeps your crowd dancing, they got all my respect. And if your a
friend I'm gonna bang your track.
RUNNING RIOT: Are you producing any music right now? What artists
are you or planning on remixing?
DJJB: I'm working on a few things but I'm concentrating on a specific track.
LMAFO 'I'm in miami bitch'
RUNNING RIOT: If you could dj alongside any of these acts who would
you choose and why? [Daft Punk, Justice, Dj Am, Benny
Bennasi, or Lil Jon]
DJJB: Daft Punk... cause they been holding the scene down ever since I can
remember...
Justice... Need I say more
AM... Just cause boy got some crazy ass skills man. That kid is SICK!!!
I don't care for Bennasi
and Lil Jon always gots Patron in his cup...
RUNNING RIOT: Final question, where and when can visitors of Running
Riot go to see you spin some of the hottest sets in
the West?
DJJB: You can catch me every wednesday at clubAVENUE in Riverside. On EXTRA
LARGE Radio 88.9 every Saturday 4 to 6. And two times a month at club
BANG. And of course all the guest spots through the month. And don't
forget to check out my myspace.
www.myspace.com/djjimmyboy
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