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Interview: Kayla G

By United Reggae on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - Comment

"I feel as though you can be male or female once you are given a talent use it to the best of your abilities"

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We caught up with teenager Kayla Gordon, AKA DJ Kayla G, resident of Brooklyn New York who is also winner of Tiger Records first "Best mix contest", to get to know a little about her.

How did you start mixing? Because you have been quite active on youtube with your remixes.

DJ Kayla G I started mixing about 3 years ago. I really started collecting music which I picked up from my older brother. I decided it to take it a step further and begin DJing. I purchased some equipment at a low cost good enough for beginners. I didn't know anyone that was a DJ at the moment so I had to learn on my own. It wasn't easy and took some time but I'm glad that I took the time out to try it out. I make youtube videos to showcase how I've grown through out the years with my mixing. I began remixing a year after I began DJing. I'm may not be the best. But I like the response I'm getting.

Do you plan to continue music as a career?

Yes, I will soon start holding small parties with friends and playing school parties. I have joined a online radio where I am getting a good rep. I am also going to college in over a year so I can DJ making side money to support myself and see where it takes me.

Are you apart of a sound system?

No. I am on a solo movement.

How do you work (cd decks, vinyl, serato)?

I recently became a serato user and I am pleased to far.

How do you feel about being a girl in the middle, and do you think being a girl brings something different to the mix?

I feel as though I have to come a bit harder because this is a male dominated field. But truthfully I feel as though I am in the same lane as some of males in the DJ game. Sometimes does bring something different to the mix because people usually expect a male to be a DJ rather than a female so all I can do is blow their mind with this mixing. I feel as though you can be male or female once you are given a talent use it to the best of your abilities.