We were lucky to catch up with DJ Banga recently and have shared our conversation below.
Hi DJ, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
Seeing how my grandmother use to work to feed me as a child. She never turned down no jobs as a famous pianist. One of the top jazz players around. She was on several magazines and she use to take me to all the festivals. I appreciate her for going so hard for me and doing the best she could. With me having 5 children myself I go ALL IN every chance I get
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I’m a nationally recognized DJ from Milwaukee, WI. I’m apart of the Core DJs Coalition. One of the biggest DJ coalitions in the world. I’m also apart of Loyal Bros which is owned by Booka600. I serve as an A&R and tour DJ.
I work 1 on 1 with producers to gain them placements. I also help arrange albums when needed. I have an ear for sound.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Been DJing for 15 years and it’s been a blast. I’ve had my ups and downs during the process of becoming who I am today. A lot of hard work, tears, breakdowns, and etc. one thing you don’t do is “break” or “doubt” the work that you’re applying. Everything takes time. Trust the process and work towards the goals not the money. The money is going to follow you as you complete the steps.
Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?
My children. I talk to them daily. They give me the drive to continue my journey in the music industry. Having the responsibilities of being a father makes you raise to the highest levels of life. Also I want to make my grandmother and mother proud. I know they watching over me. Music runs in the family so it’s my turn to carry the torch.
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