When Something’s Broken Call Upon DJ FIX

I recently met up with DJ Fix, An Up & Coming DJ in the Houston Scene at the always Fab Chill Spot The Davenport (2117 Richmond Ave) To talk Music, Mixing, & Money.

I recently met up with DJ Fix, An Up & Coming DJ in the Houston Scene at the always Fab Chill Spot The Davenport (2117 Richmond Ave) To talk Music, Mixing, & Money.

At Just 22 years old he’s won 1^st place at the Texas Lone Star DJ Battle, has shared the Booth along side with DJs Such as Josh Dupont & James Reed, and has his own web based Radio show on Stick AM. Passionate, Hard Working and Motivated this DJ keeps true to his nature and is always willing to do whatever it takes to get the Job done, literally.

We grabbed a few minutes to learn more about DJ Fix….

What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your major influences? 

“EDM (Electronic Dance Music). My influences come from all sorts of areas of the music spectrum. I’ve always loved music so it’s hard to really narrow it down…”

 "I’d have to say Pink Floyd, not only for their music but the way they presented it live. Also Paul Van Dyk and his work have really motivated me.”

How did you come up with your name “DJ FIX”? 

“Actually for the longest time I never had a DJ name and I was playing parties and stuff and everyone kept asking me so I made one up, based on my day job, which is an HVAC Tech. I fix shit for a living, So.. DJ Fix.”

What has been your biggest challenge as a DJ? 

“Honestly my biggest challenge so far is buying all the equipment... This shits expensive!”

What's your ultimate direction for you, as a DJ? 

“Like I’ve said before, I love doing this and Mixing. Something about making two tracks work each other brings a smile to my face. It would be nice to do that and be able to make enough money to make a living out of it”

Do you have a record label? 

“No label, I’ve only begun to explore producing. NRG Productions has been a good experience.”

What image do you think your music conveys?  And do YOU think you do a good job of “Bringing it”?

“I like to convey all sorts of things with music. I use it as a tool to try and create an atmosphere where people can dance and lose themselves."

“Some nights are better than others but I always look for ways to give my crowd what they want before they even know there looking for it.  I haven’t had any bad experiences really, as long as I have a crowd it always ends in a good night!”

How has your music evolved since you first began playing music?

“My style of music has shifted here and there since I started Djing, but it’s always been about Trance Music and House Music for me.”

How did you get your start and what advice do you have for those who want to become DJ’s?

"This retired DJ I meet who saw my heavy interest and love for music and sold me everything I needed to get started for almost nothing.”

“I wanted to be a DJ a good 4 years before I finally had the chance to step behind some real turntables. My advice is: If you want to do it, DO IT! DJing isn’t for everyone and I’m pretty sure you will know very quickly whether it’s for you or not. You have to really love music.”

What’s next for DJ Fix and should we be on the lookout for something special?                       

“I have been preparing a promo mix that will hopefully be finished and out by the end of this year.”

Where can we listen to your beats if we’re not available to jump in the car and drive down to the local lounge?
“MySpace is always a good spot (www.myspace.com/djfixhouston). I also do a weekly live show on StickAM (http://www.stickam.com/djfixhouston) Tuesdays from 9-10:30 p.m.. It’s free and it’s a great chance to hear me spin all sorts of different music. I love it because there are no guidelines or constraints you would kind of get at a club or bar, just what I’m feeling.”