An interview with Dj Static.

As most of you know the duo Professor Groove and DJ Static, owners of "We Funk Radio", since 1996 are serving the scene with quality hip-hop, funk & soul. 
I was diggin on my wallet a few days ago and I found a business card from Dj Static, from that incredible night in Athens a few months ago. I decided it was the right time to get in contact with him and ask him a few questions regarding Hip-Hop and his relation to it. (..but not only!) Enjoy and learn!

What's the first hip hop you purchased?

I remember buying cassette tapes in the late 80s, from groups like Eric B and Rakim, Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane, Boogie Down Productions, etc. No one around really knew much about the music so I would try to catch clues from reading liner notes and seeing what other groups they shout out.


Which record is an all time classic for you?

It’s hard to pin it down to just one record, but Nas’s Illmatic comes pretty close.


How do you see the hip-hop industry at the moment? 

There’s a general lack of creativity because everyone’s sticking to the same formula.  But there’s also a vibrant underground scene.  The internet is a great equalizer because it gives quality artists a chance to succeed without major label support. 


List favourite film/s.

I love a lot of  70s movies with Al Pacino.  He injects so much fire and grit into his movies.  Dog Day Afternoon is a standout.


Hip-Hop or Funky or Both?


I started with hip-hop and branched out into a lot of other music.  But hip-hop will always be #1.

Sneakers, flip flops or barefoot.

Sneakers are cool ‘cause there’s a whole subculture around it.


70's, 80's or 90's?

I always dug the 70's and 90's.  Took me longer to get into the 80's but now I really appreciate it, especially 80's funk that takes 70's sounds but synth-ed it out and made it bounce!


Graffiti or Sticker Bombing?

Graffiti. Stickers seem too easy... like iPod DJ battles.


Peaceful Hip-Hop or Gangster Rap?

It’d be boring if I had to listen to one thing all the time. I have different tracks for  different moods.


Vinyl or Digital?

I don’t hate digital as much as some people. Things change. You can say digital killed vinyl, but you can also say vinyl killed live music back in the day!


Edited or Un-cut?

Edited tracks are cool ‘cause they’re more tailored to today’s audience, but I like to challenge myself by playing mostly originals. Originals have a certain purity that gets lost with edits, remixes and mashups.


Nature or Urban?

I’ve always been a city guy. But Vancouver is slowly turning me around because the nature here is so amazing.


Beach or Mountain?

Beach if i’m feeling social. Mountain if i want to get away.


Coffee or tea?

Tea with dim sum.  Coffee to stay up.


Gazongas or boo-tays?

2 orders of gazongas plus a side of boo-tay!


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Big up Mr. Static.