Welcome to THIS edition of GOOD QUESTION, brought to you exclusively by THISENT.com! I’m your host, “Word Heavyweight Champion” Mr. Joe Walker.
Throughout my illustrious career as an entertainment writer and journalist, I’ve been blessed with opportunities to speak with many notable and famous persons. One of those is culture-changing icon DJ Drama.
During our conversation I asked Drama THIS good question: Do young up-and-coming DJs approach you respectfully?
He answered, “They do me like I do the ones who came before me. They look at me the same way, and I extend my hand to the young guys, too. I know how that is. I was the young guy looking to be recognized by those I admired.
Looking up or looking down, I believe in showing respect if respect is shown in the business. That little guy could be the next big thing. I know how the grind is. That’s important on all levels.
The first time I really met Flex, and me “being on”, was when I was on his show during one of the runs with T.I. I think it was during ‘T.I. VS TIP.’ On the radio Flex said, “Hold on, New York City! Let me give a proper introduction to DJ Drama!” So, he embraced me. All the guys who came before me have embraced me and showed me love.
I’m the type who gives it back. When I see them, I still call them O.G. Even though I may have more Twitter followers than him, DJ Clue is still my O.G.! These guys paved the way for me to do what I do, so I never take it out of perspective! No matter how much success I may have I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for a guy like Doo Wop! I never take that out of context. Any generation should do that for those who came before them.” |THIS.
[Written by Mr. Joe Walker]
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