dj bev

dj bev mixes pop, electro, house, and urban Bio from http://aarising.com/aprofiler/apadjs.htm in 2003 A DJ. Disc Jockey. A person whose sole job is to get people dancing. One time in history the DJ life was highly male dominated. An occasional female would break into the scene and catch some attention for being "different" but thankfully times have changed. These days a female DJ is much more common and female DJs are drawing a lot of local and national attention. In this A-Profiler, we foc...

dj bev mixes pop, electro, house, and urban Bio from http://aarising.com/aprofiler/apadjs.htm in 2003 A DJ. Disc Jockey. A person whose sole job is to get people dancing. One time in history the DJ life was highly male dominated. An occasional female would break into the scene and catch some attention for being "different" but thankfully times have changed. These days a female DJ is much more common and female DJs are drawing a lot of local and national attention. In this A-Profiler, we focus on a few of the APA DJs out there who just happen to be female and are setting the world on fire. DJ Bev, aka Beverly Castillo, a San Francisco Club and mixtape DJ, was a two-time "Club Famous DJ Champion" and is a member and student of Northern California's new Music Production Academy. Her CD "Diamonds and DJ Bev" has been so popular that it has nearly sold out and is in extremely limited quantities. She will also be featured in URB Magazine. How did you first become a DJ? What inspired you to pursue DJing Bev: I first became a club mixer in 2002. My first gig was at the Sound Factory in San Francisco. I didn't become a DJ til I actually showcased and started mixing at local venues. first I was a bedroom DJ. Anyone can be a DJ. Man or woman. There really is no physical reason why either men or women should be better at it. But when people think DJ, they see a man. Becoming a DJ comes from learning about the industry and building up good sets.In any aspect that you look at how I pursued my DJing, I got the drive, motivatiion, and dedication. At one point, I wanted to give up but I didn't. I want to set a good example for females and represent out there. Did you find it difficult to break in or be accepted into the scene? Bev: NO. But I found a problem. Female DJs face a challenge when they are recognized as "being an exception" rather than the exceptional. I wanted to give up at first but I didn't and I plan to pursue this for a while , sorry but I am not going anywhere anytime soon. Who were/are some of your DJ role models.Hmm..DJ Amber from Sister SF and Norcal DJMPA, the Mixtress, Kuttin Kandi from the 5th Platoon What's the strangest or most embarassing thing to ever happen while you were DJing? Bev: Seriously the most embarrassing moment was when I DJed Pier 50 and the sound went out. Just like that! Amp over heated and the crowd got mad. Was it a hoax, or was the bass just too load? How embarassing. Never again!!!Where do you see the future of the DJ scene going? Bev: Electronic music- CDJ's- More technology? I still see it growing, being more valued. I'm a vinyl babe...DJs will never be OBSOLETE! I see more diversity and more females. What advice do you have for others who want to become a DJ? Bev: Practice, practice, practice. Whether you want to become a hobbyism club DJ, radio DJ, battle DJ, just practice. If you want to "become a good DJ" and build good sets so the crowd loves you. much love to electronic arts, sbc djs, 106kmel, kzsu stanford, spintronix, manor music, thudrumble, technics, stanton. *notes: www.djbev.com