So excited to have had the opportunity to learn a little bit about this DJ. When I approached him with the idea he did not hesitate (thx). Fortunately, the DMV has some of the most diverse DJ's from all the around the world. This DJ hails from Nigeria but reps the DMV hard!
This here is the question and answer part of Sassy Night Out! Sometimes the busy "city" life tends to cause a conflict between the meeting of the minds. So, I hopped on my favorite gadget (my MacBook Pro) and went to work! Between google searches and my curiosity I was able to put together 25 questions for Dee Jay T Boogie to answer which was then emailed to him.
I first discovered him at a BBQ where he was DJing during the Summer of 2010. He went from R&B to Hip Hop to Reggae to African tunes and back around FLAWLESSLY! I then followed his presence to Mangos and LUX Lounge where every set played was fiyah! He officially became one of my favorite DJs!
1. What’s your real name?
Temitope. Wow it’s so funny that a lot of people that use to call me by my real name forgot it.
2. Where did the name T Boogie come from?
When I actually got into DJing my stage name was DJ Temi which is part of my real name. But back in 2002 I had a little get together at my house and one of my friends came up the idea that my DJ name should be Temi Boogie-Low because everybody is boogying to my music. So in the end I shortened it to T Boogie.
3. Where do you live?
I live in Clinton Maryland
4. So how did it all begin?
It all started in middle school. I have always wanted to know how it felt to control a crowd of people by playing music.
5. What gave you that initial push?
I had a friend/cousin who was a DJ (DJ Spin It) and I used to ride around with him to wherever he was spinning.
6. What was the first event you ever played at/put on?
The first major event I ever played at was my high school homecoming dance.
7. What was the first record you bought?
Wowwwww... it’s been so long but I think it must have been Chaka Demus and Plier “Bam Bam.”
8. Which other countries have you played/put parties on?
I have done several parties in Nigeria, Ghana and of course here in the United States of America.
9. In your life, does DJing come 1st?
Family comes first then my profession. True talk!
10. In your opinion, who is throwing the best parties at the moment?
I am not worried about any other parties, all I can say is that my parties are always nice.
11. What's the best event you've played at/put on?
Every event I’m involved in is considered to be the best.
12. Out of all the tunes you have, which one 'never fails?
Classic “Bam Bam” and “Murder She Wrote.” Both are by Chaka Demus and Plier….lol.
13. What's your favorite tune of all time?
I have a lot of favorite tunes but I love classic songs like “Bookshelf”, “Sting”, “Showtime.” So many I can't name them all. As for Hip Hop and R&B, “Too Close” & “Wifey” by Next, “Just in Case” by Jaheim and some others.
14. How big is your vinyl/CD/Electronic collection?
Too much music, my car garage is filled with albums, records & cds. Wow a lotttttttttttttt!!!
15. What do you think of CDJ's?
It really doesn't matter what you use for DJing.. As long as the music is cranking you are good to go.
16. Funniest thing that ever happened at an event?
Hmmmmm. There are lots and lots of funny things. But I remember passing out on the turntable right after the event was over.
17. When you play is it a pre-planned set?
It’s never pre planed. I just go with the flow by reading the crowd.
18. Any DJs you respect/look up to?
I have to give respect to DJ Chick, the main guy that started the movement. Also DJ Preview, DJ Bonfire, DJ Smooth, DJ Sam I Am, DJ Labenz (retired) and so many more others including all Naija DJs.
19. What are your feelings on the MC's?
MCs help hype up a party.
20. So how is the scene in your eyes at the moment?
Everyday is always a new scene to me, that’s why I'm still in the game.
21. What do you do outside of the dance music scene?
Chill and network so I can meet new people. You always need new faces to keep the party fresh…..lol
22. What advice would you give to up and coming DJs/?
Find your own swag, create your own style of DJing and also get advice from people that have been in the game longer than you have. Know that Sky is the limit!
23. When all the partying is over how do you like to chill out?
I like to just chill at home, watch sports and movies. Pretty much relax and clear my mind.
24. Any upcoming parties/events you want the people to know about?
Every Wednesday at Mangos Cafe
4719 Annapolis Road
Bladensburg, MD 20710
Every Thursday at Slaviya
2424 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Every Friday at Lux lounge (1st floor)
649 New York Avenue Northwest
Washington D.C., DC 20001
Every Saturday at Mangos Cafe
4719 Annapolis Road
Bladensburg, MD 2071
Every Sunday at Mood Lounge
1318 9th St NW
Washington D.C., DC 20001
25. How can people keep up with what's going on with T Boogie?
Twitter : @djtboogie1
Facebook: www.facebook.com/deejay.tboogie
Website: www.djtboogie.com
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