DJ ENTICE D
MIAMI, FL
J Entice is most known for his mixshow on Miami’s 99 Jamz and his affiliation with The CORE DJs. As one of the city’s top DJs, Entice has spent years practicing and learning the business. Now that he’s made it, he has some pretty good advice for the up-and-comers. How did you start DJing? When I was a sophomore in high school, a friend of mine was selling some equipment and records. I always wanted to try it out so I gave him a hundred dollars and he gave me all his stuff. I just sat here and spent a long time practicing. How did you end up getting to the radio level? I used to watch a lot of videos of DJ competitions. My first route was really turntablism. I started realizing that to make it, you gotta do clubs. I started going out and watching other DJs, practicing more and more, listening to music more often and then I finally started getting with some DJs in the clubs. I started working with Khaled and Irie. Cedric Hollywood, who was the PD [at WEDR 99 Jamz] at the time, was always hearing me and he gave me a shot. Are you working with any local artists? I also produce so I’ve done a couple of tracks for some artists. I’m about to start doing a lot of work with Brisco, who just got signed to Cash Money Records. I do a lot of work with the artists that everybody’s hearing about right now, like Rick Ross. I’m also working on some mixtapes.
in Miami. The newest one is definitely Rich Boy’s “Throw Some Ds.” What are the differences between Miami’s music market and those from other cities? I definitely think there’s a big difference. I haven’t been everywhere, but I’ve been to a lot of spots and I’ve noticed a lot of places, depending on where you go, you can only play certain types of music. If you go to Atlanta, you’ll hear a lot of Atlanta music. Miami has so many different people and different cultures and when you come here, you’ll get a little bit of everything. You’re gonna get East coast, West coast, Midwest. I think Miami’s on top for that reason. Do you have any advice for any up-and-coming DJs? I tell people that want to get into the DJ industry, just hustle it. Believe in yourself. If you can believe in what you’re doing, you can do it. Don’t let nobody stop you. Just grind 24 hours a day and live it. Is there anything else you want to plug? Lookout for my mixtapes. I got one coming out with Rich Boy, one coming out with Brisco. I got a Jay-Z/Lil Wayne coming out; and I got Clipse coming out. My website is www.djentice.com. Words: Ms. Rivercity
How long have you been with The CORE DJs? About two years. How has being with a crew helped your helped your DJ career? I notice that some DJs don’t believe in having a crew but being part of any DJ affiliation is good for you because it gets you more outlets. With The CORE DJs being as strong as they are right now, I can go anywhere in the country and out of the country and call up a DJ and tell them I’m in town. It’s like my brother is taking care of me. I’m on a real family-oriented basis with The CORE DJs. I’m happy with them. What are the top 5 most requested songs in Miami right now? Omarion’s “Icebox” is real big right now. Jim Jones’ “We Fly High” is still on top. Fat Joe’s “Make It Right.” Jeezy’s “I Luv It” is blowing up OZONE
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