The WAVE: JUNE '17

also, I feel that
the people
controlling
Hip Hop have
a preconceived
notion of what
it should be.
Now because
of this it’s being
made fun of
when you highlight
certain
artists that fit
the stereotypical
mode. You
know the ones
that glorify sex, voilence and materialism. So yeah
there’s most def an agenda.
Do you think it’s time for music to shift again? Yeah,
but like life everything will come back around because
it’s swung so far left where else can it go but right!
Hence the success of Kendrick Lamar and J Cole because
people want more relatable music again and after
the 2Pac movie that I’m sure will inspire a new wave of
political activism and gang unity I’m some people will
want to profit and exploit this as much as possible. Because
no one cares unless money can be made ( Bottom
Line #SadButTrue ) But to answer your question... mos
def!
You are very diverse musically. You cover multiple
genres such as hip hop, House to Soul / RnB. How are
you able balance all of those different styles?
“Again, I humbly…..”Thank You” ( Bows). I grew up
from a different generation of DJ’s that valued not only
the art of deejaying but knowing music. Hell, you
wasn’t even considered a DJ unless you could rock ANY
club because most clubs in NYC had a different vibe
and style of music for different nights. For example,
most big city clubs had a HipHop/R&B/House/Dancehall
Night, then nights for Alternative, Latin, Strictly
House, Strictly Dancehall, Country Western and Pop/
International Music Night. So in my case you had
to know how to rock various styles to be considered
great. I also deejayed at Jazz clubs, cultural events, etc.,
so the more diverse the more respected you where. I
also grew up in an era where music was music and on
college radio they played everything so I was exposed
to everything plus some styles crossed over. Being from
big city and being a city boy I lived next door to many
different cultures so I was exposed to more diversity
than people in less diverse areas. Plus radio used to
reflect this with specialty shows, for example, I knew
to listen to Bobby Konners to hear all the dopest in
Dancehall/Reggae then Mr. Magic or Red Alert for Hip
Hop, then Deadly Headly, Frankie Knuckles or Larry
Levan for House then, the Twins or Tony Touch for the
latest in new Latin Music and MTV or Pirate Radio for
the newest in Alternative Music. So I made sure my
ears was open plus you had shows like Dance Fever, Sha
Na Na, Solid Gold and He Haw which each exposed
you to a different genre and made it easier to be diverse.
Plus back in the days being a deejay was all about who
could be the most creative while breaking new music.
If you had a wish list of artists to work with, who
would be your top 5… in order?
Omg is this dead or Alive? *Exhales* Ok... here’s my
RIP list: Tupac, Prince, Micheal Jackson, J. Dilla and
Curtis Mayfield. Alive list is: Carl Mckintosh (Loose
Ends), Chaka Khan, Omar, Robert Owens and Mary J.
Blidge.
If you had to pick one genre of music to work in for the
rest of your life, what would it be and why?
That’s too hard of a question. I would say “Vibez”.
A genre I created that’s comprised of various artists
across the globe. Artists that just have a soulful yet jazzy
vibe. ^ _-
What is the next thing on the plate for Mr. Official
Whistle?
The next thing is my return to radio this year and
producing new music also more interactive platforms
online and the return of Cool V TV and “Vibrations”
radio show.
If you could work with any artist in their prime, just
1, dead or alive who would it be?
That’s easy J. Dilla again.
Where can we see and hear more of what Cool V has to
offer?
1st, thanks for the amazing interview and shoutout to
my supporters and your wonderful readers #Respect.
You can catch my vibe on FB/google+ /MrOfficialWhistle
also check /djplasticvibez on that platform also @
mrofficialwhistle on instagram @coolvsratednext on
twitter also www.mrofficialwhistle.com (coming soon)
Stay Tuned!
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