By: Arbrion Chambliss
What happens when you take talent from the United States and place it in the unfamiliar setting of London, England? You take on the challenge.
Cleveland, Ohio’s popular disc jockey “MJ the DJ” recently took his talents to London, England for a month called “#30DaysInTheUK.” MJ, 24, was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and studied music at The Ohio State University.
“I started DJing four years ago and through my different style of performing and love for music, I quickly made a name for myself,” said MJ.
In his career, MJ has DJ’d for big time artists such as Big Sean, Rihanna, MGK, Nas, Lil Wayne, Wale, Meek Mill and more. MJ said he decided to DJ in London for a month to get a new perspective on music and different cultures.
“It was kind of a spontaneous act but one well worth it,” said MJ.
MJ said the biggest difference he noticed while DJ’ing between the U.S. and England was how everyone partied.
“In the U.S. the majority of people focus on looking cool and buying sections, but in the U.K. even the people who buy sections dance ” MJ said. “Everyone dances which really brings a party to life.”
MJ also said he could see the difference in who partied together.
“All races party together in the UK, and in the U.S. you have your "white" clubs "black" clubs. I loved the integration and the joy of partying.” MJ said.
During his visit, MJ had the opportunity to DJ at Club Liv Manchester and said that he was able to broaden horizons by being able to play more than just one genre of music.
“I played hip-hop, Rhythm and Blues, Afro beats, grime music, EDM and top 40,” MJ said. “I loved the fact that I could play everything and wasn't conformed to just one genre.”
MJ said the most impactful thing he gained from his experience was his ability to adapt to a different setting.
“I gained a musical knowledge when it's comes to reggae, Afro beats, and older music and it really expand my musical capability when it comes to playing different music, genres, and accommodating any crowd.”
Cleveland, Ohio’s popular disc jockey “MJ the DJ” recently took his talents to London, England for a month called “#30DaysInTheUK.” MJ, 24, was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and studied music at The Ohio State University.
“I started DJing four years ago and through my different style of performing and love for music, I quickly made a name for myself,” said MJ.
In his career, MJ has DJ’d for big time artists such as Big Sean, Rihanna, MGK, Nas, Lil Wayne, Wale, Meek Mill and more. MJ said he decided to DJ in London for a month to get a new perspective on music and different cultures.
“It was kind of a spontaneous act but one well worth it,” said MJ.
MJ said the biggest difference he noticed while DJ’ing between the U.S. and England was how everyone partied.
“In the U.S. the majority of people focus on looking cool and buying sections, but in the U.K. even the people who buy sections dance ” MJ said. “Everyone dances which really brings a party to life.”
MJ also said he could see the difference in who partied together.
“All races party together in the UK, and in the U.S. you have your "white" clubs "black" clubs. I loved the integration and the joy of partying.” MJ said.
During his visit, MJ had the opportunity to DJ at Club Liv Manchester and said that he was able to broaden horizons by being able to play more than just one genre of music.
“I played hip-hop, Rhythm and Blues, Afro beats, grime music, EDM and top 40,” MJ said. “I loved the fact that I could play everything and wasn't conformed to just one genre.”
MJ said the most impactful thing he gained from his experience was his ability to adapt to a different setting.
“I gained a musical knowledge when it's comes to reggae, Afro beats, and older music and it really expand my musical capability when it comes to playing different music, genres, and accommodating any crowd.”
