DJ AudiTory Unites Houston

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Disk Jockeys (DJs) have been keeping the music world alive for years. Originally an art form of Hip-Hop, it has now expanded across many genres, including Electronic Dance Music (EDM). Crowds haven’t seen anything wrong with this expansion.

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“My favorite DJ is Borgeous. His song Tsunami made me fall in love with EDM,” said high school math teacher, Savannah Williams. “A DJ is important because they set the atmosphere of the party or event. Whatever vibes they throw out are going to affect the audience’s reactions.”

Fun is what the crowd attends an event for. Fun is what the DJ’s are paid to achieve. In any atmosphere, the DJ is the icebreaker. If the people are having a good time, they feel more relaxed and are more inclined to socialize with others.

“I think it is important to have a DJ at any event because it creates a social environment,” said former University of Houston – Downtown student, William Johnson. “If it wasn’t for a DJ, we would be going home from the club at 10 o’clock.”

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Tory Bryant, better known as DJ AudiTory, has been DJing professionally for five years. He is known for his phenomenally chopped and screwed mixtape, If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late and many others. However, his love for music started a long time ago. He was a saxophonist in Westfield High School’s band. This is when he learned just how much control music had over a crowd. He took this experience with him as he entered the college world.

“When I went to U of H for college, that’s when I really got exposed to DJing in the sense of me actually – or somebody controlling music for an entire party by themselves.”

The profession takes a lot of time and sacrifice to be successful. DJ equipment can run between $1200 and $5000 depending on which brands you prefer. Traveling to different events also costs money. So it not only takes time, but dedication financially.

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DJ Candlestick, DJ Mr. Rogers, and DJ Youngstreetz are noted as DJ AudiTory’s main influences when he first began his profession. Being welcomed into the community was a motivating factor to be a successful disc jockey.

“You know; we all help each other. If you miss a gig or something, you can always pass it to another DJ,” said DJ AudiTory. “We share music or whatever the case may be. It’s a community of helpful individuals all for the greater good of DJing.”

To find out more about DJ AudiTory and listen to his latest music, go to djauditory.com.

SPUF DON Talks New Music and Rapping with Travis Scott

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Houston is home to many famous hip hop artists such as Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, and the unstoppable duo, UGK. SPUF DON is striving to be Houston’s next great artist in hip hop.

SPUF DON was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised in Houston, Texas. The rapper is the son of music producer, N.O. Joe. N.O. Joe has produced for rappers like Scarface, Ice Cube, UGK, and many other artists. Even with his father’s outstanding repertoire, SPUF has never been intimidated. He wants people to see him for the artist he is.

“I never felt pressured,” said SPUF. “I just found my own lane and stayed in it, and strived to be the best at being myself.”

SPUF notes his influences to be rappers Biggie Smalls and Eminem. He grew up listening to these artists; learning the art to their rhymes. Nevertheless, SPUF lists N.O. Joe, his father, at the top of his list of influences.

“Really just being around the environment. Being around Joe all the time,” said SPUF. “Watching him doing beats all the time …that’s one of my biggest influences.”

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While rappers have many different methods by which they create lyrics to their music, SPUF goes with the flow.

“Most of the time I start out making a beat and the beat immediately tells me what to say,” said SPUF. “If I’ve had the beat for a while, I write to it but nine out of ten, it’s a freestyle.”

When he was 13 years old, SPUF officially began writing his own lyrics and producing beats of his own. Being a private person, he kept a lot of his music to himself.

This all changed when he began attending the University of Texas, San Antonio (UTSA). It was there when he began showcasing his lyricism. He participated in the school’s cypher in addition to joining a group called the Classmates. This group also featured rapper, Travis Scott.

“After that, I put out Hand Fulla Majic. I’m putting out my new project, Mad Trees,” said SPUF. “It’s coming out soon. Element of Surprise is coming out before that.”

SPUF DON is busy making music for his listeners. He is working on his SPUF clothing line and also perfecting his producing talents. SPUF wants to be known as more than just a rapper in Houston.

SPUF DON's latest single, Fuego. Updated by Victor Media Productions on March 10, 2019.

“I want to be the most diverse, creative, well-rounded artist. I want to be known for my unique style, persona, and wittiness.”

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Miami Born Delisa Johnson Has a Passion for Dance That Won’t Be Stopped

Dance is a body language that has been interpreted in many different ways. Some dance as a social activity or as a way to fit in amongst their peers. Others, may utilize it as a more exciting exercise routine. The most daring choose dance as a career.

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The 24-year old dancer, mother, choreographer, wife, and teacher, Delisa Johnson, was born in Miami, Florida. Since moving to the Houston area, she has used her environment as an opportunity to be fully involved in the city’s art and performance culture. Delisa recently performed the age-old ballet classic, The Nutcracker, with her students from the Sugarland Dance Center. Seeing it as an opportunity to help others grow, she has enjoyed teaching dance since the age of sixteen.

“I loved being able to teach younger students how to move and be part of the reason why they became great dancers,” she said. “I love the fact that I helped them grow not only as a dancer but as a person.”

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Delisa realized her passion for dance at the age of six, when she began praise dancing and attending ballet classes at her church. She then trained for four years at the Southwest Dance Academy. Although the Houston location closed down, this did not keep Delisa from continuing her dance training.

“I decided that I wanted to train as a dancer at the age of thirteen,” she said. “I knew that dance was what I was born to do and nothing was going to separate me from pursuing my dreams.”

Delisa furthered her dance training at Houston Community College (HCC), Urban Souls Dance Company, and the University of Houston. After 18 years of dance training, Delisa has learned to fuse her technique with her life experiences in order to create unforgettable performances for her audience.

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“My choreography comes from my past experiences and things that are going on in this world,” she said. “I am a very emotional dancer, so I like to convey my feelings in all of my choreography whether it be joyful, depressed, or sexy.”

Knowing that she has the ability to influence the mood of her audiences used to be Delisa’s primary motivation. Nowadays, she has found an even greater reason to excel at her profession.

“What drives me…It used to be this feeling inside me, like this hunger that wouldn’t go away! But now, I would have to say it’s my husband and daughter. They are my world!”

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