triad dj profile
DJ Handle: DJ Mixstyles (formerly DJ skemes)
What it means: I use many different styles in my mix
Real name: shawn Michael Burnett
What I play: Gospel, hip hop, R&B, Top 40, old school Got in the game: 2000
Why I do it: The love of music and being in front of the crowd
Influences: DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Jazzy Jeff, DJ ern, DJ Polo, DJ 2Nasty, Capital J
First pro gig: l’s sports bar and lounge in 2000
Studio work: Produce a number of tracks for a couple of local artists and currently working on my mixtape. Signature technique: DJ battling
What you listen to outside of the club: Gospel and Christian hip hop
Favorite albums: kidz in the Hall — The In Crowd, Hi-Tek — Hi-Teknology 1-3, Da Truth — Open Book, Pete Rock — NY’s Finest, J-Dilla — Dilla Loves Japan, kirk Franklin — Hero
Equipment: Vestax PDX 2000 turntable, Numark scratch mixer, Tracktor Duo
Anything else you’d like to add: I’m not the club-type guy; been there, done that and am now a mobile DJ/producer. Any rappers and singers that need production can call me at 336.541.2992.
Website: www.myspace.com/mixhandmusic www.myspace.com/djshawnb336
