The emergence of Oritsetimileyin Kubeyinje as the winner of the Screams 2015 youth HypeMan of the year did not come as a surprise to many. From the beginning, Oritsetimileyin, better known as DJ Timmy, was definitely a major contender and the audience’s favourite. He delighted his fans with his extraordinary and unpredictable display of high energy and creativity. DGossip247.com engages the Warri, Delta State-born, English Language graduate of Lead City University in an exclusive interview.
When did you start djing?
I started djing as far back as 2005. It all started when I bought a Dj Software and thus the beginning of my djing career. I always had passion for music, I tried music production but I settled for Djing
Where do you spin usually?
I play at the best club in Surulere (Lagos State) called Club Lavenda and I also feature as a Hype man
Where was your favorite party?
Every successful gig is my favorite, I just love to entertain and make people happy
What are your music predictions?
I have my playlist according to the age and class of people at the party. So I know when to play songs from the 1990's, Throwback songs and strictly Foreign Club songs.
CD Dj
Old School or New School?
New school Dj. Technology has made everything easier and organised
Favorite Lyrics?
Everybody can tell you how to do it, they never did it - Jay z
What is your biggest inspiration?
My biggest inspiration is The Future! Which is the journey into the unknown and the quest for knowledge.
What single night out has been the most memorable for you? As a DJ? As an attendee?
As a Dj, I was invited to play at a Wedding at Abeokuta, Ogun State where the Legendary King Sunny Ade was also to entertain. For the 2 hours I was given to play songs and entertain their guest, I got sprayed double of the money I was even paid to do the job. So many people came to take pictures with me and we exchanged contacts. I still keep in touch with them till date
Are you able to share any of your secret tricks with me?
The only Secret I have is make sure you train yourself regularly as practice makes perfect
What is one mistake you see a lot of up and coming DJs making?
I don't see anyone's mistake, I am too focused on improving my skills and making myself a better person
The fact that people generally look at DJ's as unserious people and that is not cool. Djing as a job has produced mega superstars in Nigeria, Africa and the World at large. Dj's should be given more respect as they give to musicians and entertainers
Do you have any influence in Djing hat you look up to?
Definitely yes !! Internationally it has to be Dj Khaled (because he hypes well and he can scratch) and Dj Snake but Locally it has to be Undisputed Dj Hazan and Dj Flow
Do you have any message for your fans and how can they contact you?
the only message I have to my fans is Please Keep supporting me in anyway you can and lets keep the fire burning. My Twitter and Instagram handle is @Baddestdjtimmy, Facebook is Oritsetimileyin Kubeyinje, Snapchat is HypeTimmy
What advice would you give to aspiring DJs?
Don't allow anyone tell you that you cannot do it. Listen to different genres of music and get your inspiration from every source. There is space for everyone to blow
Plans for the future?
I am working on my music album where I will feature celebrities and up coming artistes on the same song to ensure that there is more competition in the market. Everyone wants to see new faces in the industry and I know we can get it done.
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