Back up in yo ass with the resurrection its 20 Questions. This week we feature the Self-Proclaimed Sandwich King himself, DJ Y-Not?.
DJ Y-Not? has been around the Orlando area for about as long as I can remember going out honestly. His extremely diverse range is really something special and his SoundCloud was actually the soundtrack to me chilling by the pool a couple weeks ago, as it has been perfect for when I first wake up and just want something on but nothing too committing. Whether its taking rare 90s acapellas and putting them over old-school soul records with ease, or scratching the absolute shit out of some battle records…dude is a beast.
Lazy Afternoon warm up 6 12 2011 by SIRYNOT
Funny story actually, when I was just starting to muster enough courage up to play in public places and felt that I had a solid mixtape to back myself up with, one of the first people I gave it to was DJ Y-Not?. I remember going to Saturday/Thursday and always finding myself glued to his sets in the den. They were everything that I listened to, that I felt everyone else should be listening to when they go out, but also sprinkled in enough music that everybody listened to, to make it all just work. He continues that with his latest party, Lazy Afternoon Sundays. I saw Klever when they brought him to Eye Spy and it was a good ass time. Chill atmosphere, incredible DJ, even more incredible smelling weed, good people, what more could you want? Work with me people.
1. Weapons of choice?
Two 1200s and a Rane 57, shout out to Sir Otto.
2. Favorite genre to spin?
I go through little phases with it where I discover and re-discover old music. Right now I’m really digging funk, boogie and disco edits. Although, I’m not sure there is demographic in Orlando that really appreciates my grown folk steelo. Oh and I’d like to go on record and say that I give EVERYTHING a chance and every genre has it’s gems. I don’t get hung up on catch words like “dubstep” and “Moombathon” though. New DJ’s get so absorbed in certain things and they miss out on many of essentials .
3. Favorite producer?
The Mizell Brothers.
4. What are you listening to in your car?
In my car, I listen to a lot of mixtapes. I don’t have an iPod hook up in my car or an ipod for that matter so I like to set it and forget it. I’ve been really enjoying Jayceeoh’s “Super 7″ mixtape series, keep all 4 of those on deck, freshness. I stay on sound-cloud grabbing LIVE mixes, the human element (fuck ups) is beautiful. With that being said some of these Ableton mixes are real creative, been bumping Breakbot “Lazy Sunday Selectah” mix. Perfect laid back summer driving soundtrack.
5. Banger of Summer 2011?
“I’m on one.”, hands down.
6. Most slept on song of 2011?
Every song that was released, people don’t even have time to really digest music anymore with the volume of ish that hit’s the interwebs every day.
7. Who influenced you early in your career?
I grew up in a suburb outside of Portland Oregon and at the time, DJ’s Wicked, Bless 1, and Void we’re my biggest influences coming up. Used to go to all the hip-hop shows early to check the opening DJ set the vibe.
8. Song you hate getting requests for?
Any request…I hate.
9. Where was your first weekly?
My first weekly was a Monday at Tatame in Winter Park. We used to hold it down and guzzle Saporros and Sake like it was going out of style. Around that same time I started playing Cleo’s which I’ve been in for 5+ years or so. Weekly’s can be fun but tedious.
10. Where can we find you now?
In the Streets. I’m not as busy as I would like to be these days but I just signed up for the DJcity mp3 pool and am gonna download all the top 40 electro bangers. All jokes aside I’m really focused on helping continuing to build the Lazy Afternoon series. In the past year we’ve had some heavy DJ’s come through Craze, Klever, Kon, Nu-mark, DJ Day, Questlove, Pete Rock, Rich Medina, Maseo etc. We’ve decided to hold off on keeping it going weekly for now due to Florida’s rainy season. We will be back labor day weekend with Special guest Rich Medina at substance gallery. Be sure to stay up at www.thelazyafternoon.com Got some Tampa gigs booked later this month, always fun playing in the New Jersey of Florida. Other night’s are just a Stone’s Throw away…don’t sleep! I’m definitely planning on being the old man in the club.
Switching gears….
11. You’ve been proclaimed the “Sandwich King of Orlando”, where does a King get a sandwich in this town?
Mills Market get’s my co-sign. I try to stear clear of chain restaurants when possible but I ride for Jimmy John’s due to them being open late and the bread being sweet, think they put crack in it.
12. East Coast or West Coast?
If I got to choose a coast I got to choose to the East, I live out there so don’t go there but that doesn’t mean I can’t rest in the West see some nice breast in the West, smoke some nice sess in the West. Ya’ll dudes is a mess, thinking I’m gonna stop giving Portland Oregon props.
13. Do you think Odd Future has the potential to be the next Wu-Tang Clan?
All I know is, I really hope that kid Earl comes back tho, he’s definitely the nicest out of the crew and on that note, please click this link and listen to this…
The RZA is a prophet.
14. Phillies or Dutchies?
Vaporizer. (Oh you fancy, huh?)
15. High or Low Tops?
Open toe chancletas
16. Skinny Jeans or Baggy?
Shorts!
17. You use a ton of old school soul/funk records in your set, what would you say your favorite ones are?
I’ve been collecting records for years now, it’s my favorite pass time. I love the classics from James Brown (of course), he’s the god father. Lee Fields and the Expressions released a this LP “My World” which is hands down my favorite modern Soul record. These days I’m getting deeper in the crates and it take’s a lot more to perk up my ears. I was very happy to find an O.G. VINYL pressing of Demon Fuzz’s Afreka. It’s hard to label the sound but incorporates elements of Psychedelic soul, dub heavy funk, Afro-Jazz, and acid rock, next level far out musical schitt.
18. If you could share the stage with any act, who would it be and why?
I’d sing back up vocals for George Clinton.
19. If you could change one thing about Orlando, what would it be?
The Humidity.
20. Any last words?
Don’t be a hater! Hit me on twitter @djynot
Why? Its so much fun. Big ups to DJ Y-Not? for taking part in 20 Questions. If you have never heard him live do yourself a favor and get to Cleos on a Wednesday, and bring note pads. Next weeks 20 Questions features the Red Bull Threestyle Orlando Champion, DJ Rincon.
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