Cleveland's own MJtheDJ Interview

The 5th Quarter Mixtape Release September 16, 2012

I recently sat down with one of the hottest new DJs in the city MJTHEDJ. He is taking the Cleveland club scene by storm.  His raw mix talent and crazy energy he is definitely one to watch and follow.  MJ has been DJ’ing since 2010.  MJ grew up in the St. Clair neighborhood and attended local public schools.  During MJ's childhood he was bounced around 16 foster homes. He finally got a family to call his own when he was adopted at 14. He went off to college in Ohio for a short time before transferring to Kentucky where he earned an Associates Degree in Science. While in college he was given the name "Muzikal Jeanius" eventually shortened to “MJ”.  MJ is not only a DJ he is a drummer, writes music, and plays the keyboard and trumpet. While DJing wasn't his first passion it paid the bills.  He has dreams of being a producer.  In less than a year MJTHEDJ has taken the party scene to a whole new level.  I met up with MJTHEDJ at Panini’s on Coventry and I asked him some tough questions about love, life and music.

UJJ: What makes you a great DJ?

MJ:   I have a sick crazy energy I hang off stuff, I dance I give the crowd all of me every time no half stepping.

UJJ: What was your biggest break so far for you?

MJ:  Just recently I was able to be the DJ for Black Cobain who was on tour with Meek Mills. The opportunity put me in position to be asked by Black Cobain to be his DJ. I gained 200 new twitter followers it was dope.

UJJ: What's your age and real name?

MJ: I'm in my 20's and I only tell my name to the people I trust my last name is Booker-Dye

UJJ: Who is your favorite DJ?

MJ: DJ MOBEATZ a real good dude and close friend he has taught me a lot and I have a great respect for him.  As well as DJ Drama being the one who really put DJ's on the map and took the mix tape game to a whole new level.

UJJ: Do you have a special love interest or are you seeing anyone?

MJ: No I am single but I want to have a girl. I will admit I have trust issues when it comes to relationships but I want someone to share my life with. Not just someone who wants to be with me because of the new attention i get someone who likes me for me.

UJJ:  Do you have kids?

MJ: As for kids I want to wait until I'm married I don't just want a "Baby Momma" nothing against those who do since I was adopted its really important for me to take it serious.

UJJ: What club scene do you prefer to work?

MJ: Although, I love the urban club scene I would say downtowns club scene is where I can play the top 40 hits and mix something like Adele & 2Chains songs and the sound is nuts.

UJJ: How does it feel to be nominated as Ohio Hottest New DJ at this years Ohio Hip Hop Awards?

MJ: To be nominated is an honor. I wanted to be up for this award last year but wasn't given a nomination. So the idea that my hard work is paying off and I'm being noticed as the best is amazing.

UJJ: What are some of the big things that we can expect from you in the near future?

MJ: I have my first mix tape being released Sept 16 Titled "The Fifth Quarter" I'm so excited which will be co-hosted by Ted Ginn Jr.  Who also runs my management team Crew Camp Management . Most DJ's don't release a mix tape this early in their career so that makes it that much better. While most new DJ's first mix tape are not this highly anticipated. When I put the word out I got so many entries from local talent wanting to be a part of it. I will be doing real mixing and live scratching on the cd. I just finished the intro last night.

UJJ: How have you been received by your friends and family regarding your career?

MJ: The people who have always supported MJ do still love and support me and everyone else I can't worry about.

MJ has such great energy and a nice smile. When he is not dj’ing he refers to himself as a "dork" or just a normal guy.  MJ is an all around cool guy who is taking his love for music and making it his career.  So make sure you go to Ohio Hip Hop awards and vote for him daily at http://www.ohiohiphopawards.com.  Also look out for the hot new mix tape "The Fifth Quarter" release date September 16, 2012. 

For all access to MJTHEDJ you can follow him on Instagram at @ _mjthedj and twitter @_mjthedj.