Today we’d like to introduce you to DJ ThirstTrap
DJ, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
My story begins back at Brewton parker college, a small college out in Mt. Vernon, GA. The college parties were dry and didn’t really appeal to the mass student body. So I was already interested in learning how to DJ. I like how the old school DJs would scratch on top of a Hot song and remix it into another banger of it’s on. I then start learning how to DJ. Must first gig, I was using a virtual DJ with no mixer or control. I had learned how to blend the music just using my mouse on the computer and the software. Move a year forward. I transferred to Georgia State University. Where my career grew. My friend DT gave me the name DJ Thirsttrap. I liked it and began DJ events and parties at GSU and around Atlanta. I have been DJ’s for seven years now and have touch clubs such as The Royal Peacock, Alibi, GhostBar, etc. In 2019 I linked with an artist by the name ProtèJay, and since then, we both have performed on stages such as Masquerade and Aisle5. The year 2020 and with more shows on the way it was looking like a year full of Lit moments.
Has it been a smooth road?
Some struggles I faced when starting DJ was I was the new kid at a University no one knew me at other than a few people I know from my hometown Macon, GA. So the first year I really just had to make friends and become more known. At the time, it was hard to book gigs at the school because we already had a good number a good DJ’s at the school. DJ’s including MarcB (21 Savage Offical DJ) and DJ John J. Both DJs were well known at GSU and already had momentum. So a lot of gigs I wanted to do. I had to wait. That is just one of the many struggles that I have faced while being a DJ. Other struggles include the issue I have faced in a lot of clubs in Atlanta and just dealing with the struggle to get paid what you are worth as a DJ in Atlanta. I will say. Personally I feel DJs in Atlanta are not valued enough for what they do for the culture of Atlanta and the club scene. Where would these strip clubs be without the dancers and a good DJ. Your favorite bar that you spend maybe $200 to $400 for bottle serves, and the DJ is only walking away with $150 to $250 by the end of the night. It just doesn’t add up.
We’d love to hear more about your work.
I run a DJ service. I DJ at clubs, bars, lounges, and private events. I am known as Your Girls Favorite DJ, where I specialize in Hip Hop & R&B music. I have accomplished a lot in my seven years of DJ. There not a lot of people who can say they have DJ a concert that had artists such as Lil Wayne performing or even DJ for their own Artist. Doing shows and turning up some of the craziest college parties in the city. What sets me apart from the others In my field is my voice. When I DJ, I like to Host (MC) as well. I love the feeling of interacting with the crowd and really controlling a party.
Is our city a good place to do what you do?
Yes and No. Atlanta has a great music scene. We control the market for Hip Hop. Their a lot of DJ’s from the Atlanta area that are on tour with a lot of people’s favorite artist from Lil Uzi to Future and Young Thug. The no in this question would be because of the clubs and how people treat DJs in the city as far as to pay. If I was to go to Las Vegas or New York, I would be getting paid 3x the amount for a gig than I would in Atlanta. I feel like the only way it will improve is if the DJs of the city really come together as one and take control of how we are booked and how we operate a business. Soon, I plan on release a Brand that while standing for just that and more.
Contact Info:
- Email: djthirsttrap@gmail.com
- Instagram: @iam_djthirsttrap
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/IamDJThirstTrap
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