Rising Stars: Meet Donavan Leung

Today we’d like to introduce you to Donavan Leung.

Donavan, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I was born in Spanish Town Jamaica. As a kid growing up Music has always been a part of my life thanks to my lovely parents. I was exposed to different genres from their era, my father would play lots of Bob Marley & Dennis Brown. My mom would play reggae, Disco, souls & dancehall. My parents gave me the nickname DJ from a tender age. Never knew that today I would become an actual DJ(disc Jockey).

What really sparked my interest to become a DJ was when I moved to America. A friend of mine named Kyron (DJ Platnum), I saw him using a program on his laptop called virtual DJ and I told him I was interested in learning how to use the program in which he taught me, after that I made my first mixtape a week after using the program. Then I started investing my money into DJ equipment and began practicing using a more popular & user-friendly program called Serato DJ. Eventually, I joined the sound System called Black Platinum Sound which consist of a group of DJs, in 2014 we started getting gigs & got our first big gig in 2015 & the rest was history.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Well with anything in life there will always be struggles, doors have been closed in my face but that never stopped my drive. But I waited patiently for every opportunity that we always wanted to achieve. every year of DJing I see myself getting better than I did the previous year.

I just constantly push myself to be the best version of myself everyday & stay on top of my game.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a DJ Disc Jockey. I am an open format DJ & I specialize in all Genres of Music Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Kompa, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Latin, Techno, House, EDM, etc. I also do Weddings, Birthdays, house parties, and baby showers I cater for all musical occasions. I consider myself to be an open format DJ. I am best known for dancing while I DJ and showing the audience how engaged I am in the music while I DJ. I do sing at times while I DJ and patrons tend to feel wowed by my vocals. I like to read my audience and keep them on their toes dancing all the time I interact with my crowd making sure they are engaged. I even like to call out some patrons in the parties I play at sometimes we also dance off.

What makes you happy?
Music & Djing makes me happy I found passion in what I do which alot of people tell me. Finding a skill that you have passion for & that is lucrative is the best feeling.

Pricing:

• Contact me for rates

Contact Info:

• Email: donlee96@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djnenofyah/?hl=en
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djnenofyah/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/djnenofyah
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOm-bOUeHLxkQxoaro8iBdw
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/blackplattnum-snd

Image Credits
@dnewmanphotos @drefromthewoo @pablofilms