 When I first moved to Atlanta in Nov of 1997, I was just like anyone else caught up in the night life. I was freshly divorced and I was in the city called the Mecca for black people. I had a weekly club routine that included Cafe Enchelon on Thurs nights, Club 112 on Friday nights, Atlanta Live on Saturday nights and Club Kaya on Sunday nights. Atlanta night was pretty exciting to me back then. Out of all the clubs I went to, Club Kaya was the best.I think it was because of this one dj that stood out. His name was Dj Nabs. I use to listen to him on power 97 before it became 1079. I remember listening to Nabs, Chris Luva and Poon Daady. They would be rocking the airwaves. Then on Sunday nights, Dj Nabs would have his lab in Club Kaya. It was a popping ass spot. The first time I went was Feb 1998. It was part of my week long celebration. Ill never forget that night. Outcast was sitting out my table and Andre was drunk and his head down on my table. His drunk ass was fucking up my vibe. Big Boi was off the chain and my homegirl was a groupie. We were in the front part of the club and then I heard noise from another room, It was Dj Nabs laboratory. I stepped into the room being noisey seeing what all the hoopla was about. Then that's when I say this cute ass dj on the stage with two turntables. The crowd was hyped and I had no clue what was going on. Then he started playing and I was taken in by the ease of his craft for mix and scratching. After hearing him that night, I had become a fan for life. My Sunday nights consisted of having my ass in the labs with Dj Nabs. Even when I went home for the weekend, my ass would be right there in that 10pm line. I had to be there to hear him play and be surprised by the different guest that would pop up on stage. I remember one night getting there late and having to wait in a long ass line in the cold. To me it was worth it. Needless to say, I got sick with bad cold and ear infection from my dedication the rocking with in the lab. I followed his career for a few years and was shocked when he was a dj at the 97.9 in Charlotte, NC. I was driving in the car one day and her his intro and I started screaming in the car because he was in my state rocking. I had no idea he was from Durham lol. Last year I had the opportunity to go to the Core Dj's 10 year anniversary. It started that Friday afternoon and guess who was on the turntables? That's right Dj Nabs. I was truly honored to him play and display those mad skillz I heard back in 98 for the first time. The following day, I bumped into him and I introduced myself to him and told him of my memories from back in the day at Kaya. I was so impressed at his humbleness and his appreciation for my Kaya experiences. I knew I had to interview him for Choclate City Radio. We exchanged numbers. I walked away with the best feeling in the world after talking to him and him sharing his life stories with me. I even drove back to Miami from Ft Lauderdale be heading back to NC just to get a picture with him. Here is The Dj Nabs interview. Radio interview is coming soon. Q: When did you realize you wanted to be a dj? I WAS 13 Q: Where did you first get your big break ? MY FIRST BREAK WAS DJING FOR A GIRL NAMED FROSTY, SHE WAS FROM DURHAM, NC, MY HOMETOWN AND SHE HAD WHAT WE USED TO CALL AN "ANSWER RECORD" TO LL COOL J'S SONG, I NEED LOVE. HER SONG WAS " I NEED LLOVE NOW" AND I WAS HER DJ. I WAS 16 Q: How was it playing at Club Kaya foe the first time? KAYA WAS A CLUB THAT DIDNT REALLY HAVE A HIP HOP NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY SUNDAY NIGHT. I WAS THE PROMOTER AND THE DJ. IT WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE TO CREATE "THE LAB" AND PEOPLE LOVED IT. IT TOOK 3 MONTHS TO BUILD A DECENT CROWD BEFORE IT BECAME BANANAS. Q: How did you build up your audience? - BACK IN THE HOT 97.5 DAYS, ATLANTA'S FIRST AND ONLY COMMERCIAL HIP HOP STATION, I WAS DOING THE NIGHT SHOW CALLED "IN THE LAB WITH DJ NABS", CHRIS LUVA LUVA ND POON DADDY WERE MY SIDE KICKS ON THE SHOW. I BUILT MY LOCAL RADIO FAME THRU THE STATION AND MY SCHOOL & CLUB EVENTS Q: How did become Kris Kross"s favorite dj? I WAS KRIS KROSS' ONLY DJ. I MEET THEIR MICHAEL MAULDIN (JERMAINE DUPRI'S FATHER) THRU MY GUYS, HEADLINER & SPEECH OF ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT. JD COSIGNED ME AND THAT WAS IT. Q: How hard is it for oyu to play their music since Kris has passed? EVERY NOW AND THEN, I HAVE A MOMENT. I REFECT AND THANK GOD FOR THE MEMORIES AND THE FRIENDSHIP THAT CHRIS AND I SHARED. WE WERE REAL FRIENDS, I CANT SAY THAT ABOUT MANY. Q: How was it playing for So-So Def artist? I'M THANKFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT JD & MICHAEL MAULDIN PLACED ME IN. IT'S A FAMILY WITH UPS AND DOWN BUT I'VE STAYED LOYAL AND INTHE PROCESS HAVE GREAT RELATIONSHIPS TO THIS DAY WITH MANY IN THE SO SO DEF CAMP. BRAT AND I ARE REALLY CLOSE, JD AND I HAVE MUTUAL RESPECT AND I STILL DO A LOT OF BUSINESS WITH MICHAEL MAULDIN WITH THE SCREAM TOUR BRAND AMONGST OTHER THINGS. Q: What has been a life changer for you? SOBRIETY WAS A MAJOR GAME CHANGER FOR ME. THE LIFESTYLE OF A DJ IN NIGHTCLUBS, TOURING ETC CAN BE AMAZING BUT TAXING IF YOU OVER DO IT AND I'VE HAD MY MOMENTS. I WAS NEVER INTO DRUGS BUT I ENJOYED DRINKING IN THE CLUBS AND WILDING OUT. THIS YEAR MAKES 10 YEARS OF SOBRIETY FOR ME AND I DID IT WITH A PRAYER WITH MY MOM AND A STRONG WILL TO WANNA LIVE MY LIFE MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY FIT. Q: I see you are into boxing. How did you get started with that sport? I GOT A CALL FROM A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE, DJ TEE LUV. HE JOKINGLY ASKED IF I COULD CHANNEL SOME OF THAT OLD WILD FIGHTING SPIRIT I USED TO CONJURE UP WHILE DRINKING AND SEE IF I COULD BOX FOR CHARITY. AFTER A GOOD LAUGH AND A FEW MINUTES OF SERIOUS THOUGHT, I AGREED AND THE REST IS HISTORY AS THEY SAY. MY PUBLICIST KATRINA LEONCE SET UP A MEETING WITH AN INCREDIBLE BOXING TRAINER FROM PHILLY NAMED XAVIER BIGGS, WE GELLED TOGETHER IMMEDIATELY AND 2 AMATEUR WINS LATER, HERE I AM. Q: Tell me about the documentary you have coming out? THAT'S A LONG STORY THAT I'LL SHORTEN BY SAYING IT.....IF ANYONE SAW ATLRISE, THAT'S ABOUT 5% OF WHAT I HAVE TO OFFER IN TERMS OF MY HISTORICAL CONTENT AND STORIES. I'VE HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING A NETWORK TO PICK UP MY FULL DOCUMENTARY BUT I WAS ABLE TO LICENSEE SOME OF MY FOOTAGE IN ATL RISE AND LUDACRIS' BEHIND THE MUSIC SPECIAL SO FAR. I'M STILL WORKING ON GETTING A DEAL Q: I can honestly say it was a pleasure meeting you in person. Are you always so approachable?I THINK SO BUT I HAVE A RADAR FOR THAT B.S. SO WHEN IM APPROACHED CORRECTLY, IM VERY OPEN BUT I DON'T LIKE THAT SIDEWISE BUSINESS PEOPLE SOMETIMES WANNA COME WITH SO IT REALLY DEPENDS. Q: What is your passion? I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT LIFE AND LOVE. THAT MAY SOUND CORNY BUT THINK ABOUT IT....WHEN YOU LOVE SOMETHING, SOMEONE OR LOVE BEING SOMEPLACE AND DOING CERTAIN THINGS. IT'S ALL LOVE AND LIFE. I'M EXCITED EVERYDAY TO BE AROUND THE PEOPLE AND TO DO THE THINGS I LOVE. MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, MUSIC, ROLLERSKATING, STORIES.....IT GOES ON AND ON. Q: What was one of the craziest groupie moments you can remember? WAKING UP, LOOKING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF ME, THINKING...."DAMN, THESE GIRLS REALLY CAME HOME WITH ME" Q: How long have you been a Core Dj? MAYBE A YEAR OR SO. BUT I MET TONY NEAL ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO THRU A MUTUAL FRIEND, JERRY SMOKIN B Q: Who were some of your favorite artist to work with? TOURING WISE? DA BRAT AND ALSO LIL JON....HANDS DOWN. THE MOST FUN AND TRULY GENUINE PEOPLE TO WORK WITH. NO FAKING. Q: What is your proudest moment ad a dj? THIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN PRETTY AMAZING PERFORMING ALL OF THE WORLD, ROMANIA, ISTANBUL PARIS ETC BUT I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THANKS TO MY MAN RIP OF THE SPIN FIRM, I GOT A CHANCE TO SPIN IN NEW YORK FOR THE GLOBAL SPIN AWARDS IN FRONT OF MANY OF MY DJ PEERS A FEW MONTHS AGO. ALSO, RECEIVING SOME RECOGNITION LOCALLY AT A RESPECT THE DJ EVENT IN WHICH I SHARED THE STAGE WITH LIL JON ACCEPTING AN AWARD TOGETHER HERE IN ATL. Tell your fans something about you they dont already know? - WELL, AS YOU MAY KNOW, I'M OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE MAD DJ AND NOW I'M LAUNCHING THE SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE MAD DJ IN ASSOCIATION WITH THIS YEAR'S SCREAM NATION "THE REINTRODUCTION TOUR, WHICH IS A JOINT VENTURE WITH SCREAM & LIVE NATION. IT WILL KICK OFF ON JAN 28, 2015. FOLLOW @DJNABSINLAB FOR MORE DETAILS. Make sure you visit www.djnabs.com
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 Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? 29 Q. What inspires your music? Its most often the ups and downs of love and trying to become successful. When its going well, its natural to celebrate. When its down times, its hard not to be disappointed and frustrated. In either case, I try hard to maintain balance, but sometimes its so heavy that all I can do is write about it and hope others feel what I am going through. It makes it easier to know that you aren't alone in your feelings. Q. Does where you are from influence your music? Eminem for making it big for all the white rappers out there, 2Pac for his poetic lyrics, and my uncle Mike, Aunt Linda, and Couzin Molly for making their music and making it a family tradition that I am proud to be a part of. Q. How has the music business changed your life? Its helped me to learn and maintain a value for hard work and perseverance. I hoped to make things happen magically, and have learned the hard way that it takes talent and a relentless nature. Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? Its been great to work with Lady Shadow, an up and coming female vocalist I am soon to feature, Bay Area singer ROD, the most professional, most humble super star I have ever met, my studio manager Rob for being so jaded and such a good friend. Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? Gotta say Eminem. I'm still feeling it as much as when he started. Q What project are you currently working on? I'm working on a really cool song with a 7 years old. Its about how I met my best friend when I was her age (the singer on my track). I'm rapping, she is singing the hook. Hahaha. This you gotta hear ! Its dope ! Q. What turns you on the most in a woman? What are your turn offs? When women are self-sufficient and take care of themselves, though also have a sexy and seductive side. Biggest turn offs are women who come off like they are owed something or act like they need a lot of attention. Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? Hahahaha. Lemme see . . . Oh yeah, that one. No comment. Q. What is the freakiest thing you have ever done in your career? One night on the bedroom floor, the next day I wrote a song about it. Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? I can do the worm. You guys remember that from back in the day? Hahahaha. Yup, I can do it. Its a site too, from what others have told me. Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? Someday, I'd like to be a politician and do some good for the country and my local community. G2 for pres baby ! But seriously, that's one of my many hopes and dreams. Sites: www.facebook.com/G2Muzik www.twitter.com/G2Muzik www.reverbnation.com/G2Muzik  Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? A: I've won't to be music all my life I can't remember a time where I didn't want to be some kind of a artist. Q. What inspires your music? A: LIFE. I'm not one of those artist who goes to the studio every night or anything like that, when Im inspired by the pains or joy of life I write about it because I'm not good at expressing myself really. Q. Does where you are from influence your music? A: yes, it does alot if I wasn't from the gutta id prolly be making music like Drake or old school Will Smith joints but that's not my world. Q. How has the music business changed your life? A: It hasn't really I'm looking forward to a change one day but for now I'm still in the same hoods connecting wit gangsters and thugs who feel like my music helps them get threw the day. I'm waiting for that day when a caucasian kid tells me you painted the picture for me how the hood really is. Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? The Olympicks, Knoxville it was like a fresh new outlook on DETROIT music when I connected with them for my brother Boogie album we are currently working on. Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? A: In my eyes I don't like any of the artist out right now there music doesn't feel real it seem like there only in it for a check. If I never got payed from music I would still do it because I have that love for it. But I would like to work with guys like R. kelly, Snoop Dogg, Shyne Po, Dr. Dre, juvenile.. You knowe the OGs in the game all the people I grew up on. Q What project are you currently working on? A: yes I'm currently working on my brother boogiebmf's album Million Dollar phone I'm one of the executive producers on it. And my album Lord Knowes and I'm looking to do anywhere from 20-50songs Q. What turns you on the most in a woman? What are your turn offs? A: what turns me on the most in a woman is her drive and ability to bring others up when their down: Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? A: I haven't really had any ya knowe I don't partake in that I'm more about making great music. Q. What is the freakiest thing you have ever done in your career? A: I've did alot of freaky shit so I can't call it. Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? A: that I'm open and honest about everything and all you gotta do is ask me and I will try to answer it. You can even holla at me about everyday life shit I'm never to big to chop it up wit supporters. Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? A: I would like to work for Dickies I'm really passionate about there brand I grew up on it.  Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? 11 years old Q. What inspires your music? Real life. Real situations and mainly my emotions and the passion i have for people. Q. Does where you are from influence your music? I dont think so. I think God makes absolutely no mistakes. If I was meant to be an artist... it will never matter where i am on the planet... i would be just that. Q. How has the music business changed your life? I gives me an out... a release. It encouraged me to be independent and just make whats real to me. Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? Every collaboration was quite an experience but I love my personal producers Jarale Beckham, Dwayne Massey and Pierre Lawson its always fun with those guys. Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? I like Yo Gotti and Jeezy.. that would be all kinds of fun and Boosie. I also like Drake and Sam Wilson... a Collab with Marsha Ambrosia and Adele would be epic for me as well. Q What project are you currently working on? W.B.MF (Well behaved Misfit) is project number 11 for me. Q. What turns you on the most in a woman? What are your turn offs? Im not interested in Women... they do absolutely nothing for me. But in a man, He has to be Alfa to even deal with a woman like me. I like great hygiene cause aint nothing like a man who smells good!!! Accompanied by a great smile sense of humor and down to earth personality. WINNING! !! Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? He paid me to eat the box.... crazy right??? Lol Q. What is the freakiest thing you have ever done in your career? Lol im not freaky smh. Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? A reality tv show would explain it all. That i am indeed a real person with real feelings and thoughts and emotions. Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? I currently have a professional career in fashion and beauty. I am a stylist and designer. I also mentor young misguided teens. Visit www.iamdeucie.com www.hairdeucor.com www.creativeyouthnc.org |
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