Zone Magazine Issue 033 - Jan Johnson

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Words Paul Newhouse
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Photography Discoteca
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Who are you, professionally and
personally?
DJ K-NIJO began his career in the musical world in
1997 on the Canary Islands (Tenerife) and then went on to
walk his vinyls through all the clubs of Andalusia, sharing the
poster with all the international and national artists of the
break scene. His mixes are based on exact cuts and perfectly
equalizing your favorite styles are break beat old school and
Two Step (Garage).
I am a cheerful and competitive guy, sociable and
who loves to be with family. I really like sports, especially
soccer. I have 1 wonderful son who makes me very proud and
who will go where he intends. A mother who is priceless and
in general I am a very dear and very happy person.
What got you into the music scene
and DJ life?
Well, since I can remember, music comes from my
veins and I had to find a way to transmit it to people and the
vinyl was my choice.
Favorite club and why?
Banani Algeciras nightclub because it was the first
time that electronic music made me fly.
Digital, CD or vinyl, and why?
Vinyl because for me it is a musical instrument where
you can feel the music in your body.
Tell a crazy clubland story or two that
you've experienced?
Well, once when I was going to the booth to work, a
guy stopped me and told me to put his topic I didn't even
know the boy and of course his topic less when I started to DJ
and put the 3 song the boy appeared in front of the booth and
he got on his knees thinking that he was putting his theme on
it and it was pure chance.
If you did something else, what would
it be and why?
Footballer. Because I love football as well as music.
They are the two things that isolate me from the world when I
do them.
Most influential artist for you, and
why?
The Prodigy. Why? They were and will be the kings of
broken rhythms!
Tell us about the scene in Spain
when you started and how it is now,
good, bad or ugly?
Well, when I started there were parties every
weekend in all the provinces of Andalusia and with full
rooms and very importantly all the music that sounded
was on vinyl. Today there are no events and what is on CD
or Controllers. For me nowadays there is not the same level of
DJ or producers, it is a real shame.
Old school or new school and why?
Old School all the way! Since it was all vinyl and
much more professional at that time! House, Trance, Techno
or Break beat and two step.
Tell us about the club nights you
promoted?
Well, magical nights with a super atmosphere and a
lot of love for dance music.
Describe the dance scene on the
Costa del Sol.
Very dedicated and dancing people!
What have you been doing under
lockdown?
I have been doing a lot of live shows since the clubs
are closed.
Small Cub, Beach Party, Festival or
super club and why?
Dancing Festival because I love to enjoy music.
Last words?
To thank my friend Paul for having me for this
interview, a hug to everyone from Spain!