DJ SKILLSPINZ
{THE FOUNDATION}
By Sharon/Ladee Storem/Acres

Go Dj, That’s my Dj, Go Dj! And that Dj is…. Dj Skillspinz. He’s the 1st Dj to release a Christian Album World Wide.

Ladee Storem:
Thank you for being a part of Center Stage Magazine. Tell us about your CD “The Foundation” and how long have you been a DJ and what’s the meaning behind the title The Foundation?
Dj Skillspinz: You're very welcome. Glad to be a part of it. The CD is BANGING!! Not bragging on myself but on the gift that I am blessed with. With the Dj being on the back burner I am trying to bring the Dj back to the forefront. .:read more:.

Because we all know without the Dj there wouldn't be hip hop. That's why the Dj is the focus so to speak. I have a few guest appearances from Pettidee, Antonious, MiMi Magdalene, Big D and A1. As I created this album I really reached down deep into everything that I love and with me being a DJ, I love all types of music. With that being said I wanted to create a CD that would be all things to all men.  You have some dirty south on there, R&B, rock, club dance bangers and of coarse cutting and scratching. I have been doing this from the age of eight years old so I have love for this that is indescribable. I came up with The Foundation because the Dj never gets any props. It is always the MC or the singer or whoever. But people have to understand, how do they think they get there song played on the radio? a Dj plays it. So I wanted to celebrate the DJ on this album and let people know that we are not just some guy who plays a record. This is ministry for me 1st and foremost. As you listen to the record, I hope the listener will soon see that The Foundation is JESUS CHRIST. NOT THE DJ. The Dj is just a tool to reach people and a symbol of Hip Hop.

Ladee Storem:
Your CD is based on a little R&B/ Hip Hop with Cutting and Scratching. Why did you combine a little old school Hip Hop to Holy Hip Hop?
Dj Skillspinz:
I love old school hip hop. That's when it was fun with the Fat Boys, Run-DMC and Skinny Boys, etc. Some people haven't even heard of the Skinny Boys or the Fat Boys...but I love it. I don't try to do old school, it's just in me. The bible says what's in you will come out. So you hear that old school feel with a new twist coming out of me. That's my roots.

Ladee Storem:
There are a great number of Holy Hip Hop rappers not getting recognized. Do you think Holy Hip Hop will receive the same love as the Hip Hop rappers?
Dj Skillspinz:
Just like with Hip Hop, it took time to grow. It didn't happen over night. The same thing with Holy Hip Hop, which is growing. So I believe that Holy Hip Hop "rappers" will get there as well. It will just take time along with patience. See there you go, leaving out the Dj. (ha ha ha)

Ladee Storem:
I love your CD it has a different vibe and flavor. I’m feeling #3 and #9 can you tell the readers the concept on “Hands Up/If you’re A Believer” and “Stomp”
Dj Skillspinz:
Glad that you love the CD, thanks. The concept for Hands Up is simple. I wanted to do a song that would encourage myself. I was going thru some things in my life that I couldn't handle. I was riding in my car and I just started saying, "I'm blessed coming in and blessed going out I don't care what you say devil shut yo mouth." Along with other powerful passages, I thought I would make a song out of it. The same thing with "Stomp." The devil has been trying to take me under every since I got saved. So I had to remind him that he is under my feet and that I have victory over him. Because if you don't remind Satan where he is, he will be all up in your life, in your face running all over you.
 

Ladee Storem: I know all about Columbus Georgia… that’s one of my favorite places to be. Should we look for Columbus Georgia to be on the map with Holy Hip Hop?
Dj Skillspinz:
Of Course…Columbus Georgia is already on the map because I am putting it down... for the Lord. Just getting my hustle on and trying to work this record while God does the impossible.

Ladee Storem:
That’s next for Dj Skillspinz? Where can the readers get that album?
Dj Skillspinz:
Going Platinum. Being a Platinum selling artist. I am trying to do things that nobody hasn't done before. Life is about taking chances. Us Christians call it stepping out in faith… like I have been blessed to be the 1st Christian Dj to release a record. So I am following the Lord and where HE takes me as well. Please keep me in your prayers and keep it real.

Ladee Storem: Thank you for your time and keep the tables spinning for Christ…Alright and we out! It’s your Girl doing it real BIG once again! Hollar!!!

 

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