THE BX'S OWN DJ. COMMISH (INTERVIEW)

MMNyc718: Commish where are you from?

Dj CMC: The BX

MMNyc718: How long have you been a deejay?
 
Dj CMC: 10 years overall but 8 years in the clubs.

MMNyc718: Where did the name Commish come from?

Dj CMC: It was a name that was given to me while in college.  I went to St. John's University and created the Urban Music Dept. at the school's radio station (WSJU).  I have somewhere between 40 - 50 members in the department.  The GM wasn't always around so I did my part to keep everything in line so the staff named me "The Commissioner". That name stuck with me.

MMNyc718: who are some of your influences that made you  want to become a deejay?  

Dj CMC: When I was in high school going to clubs that I had no business getting into, I use to listen to DJ Ace "The Crowd Motivator" and Big Kap.  On the radio, I was listening to Red Alert and Funkmaster Flex.  On the mixtape scene, there was Craig G & S&S, Double R, Ron G. and Kid Capri.  I listened to all of them.  

MMNyc718: What are some of the opportunities or things that you have seen because your a deejay?

Dj CMC: There's so many to name.  I would have been to places if I wasn't a DJ.  

MMNyc718: Do you remember your first time deejaying a party or event?

Dj CMC: I was in college hosting a party when my DJ had to go to the bathroom.  I never had any practice as a DJ but he gave me a 2 minute crash course during the party and made me spin while he went to the bathroom. I always had a sense of selection so I was ok.  When he came back, he felt that I had it under control so he went to sleep in the booth and let me finish the party.  

MMNyc718: What is next for Dj Commish in 2009?

Dj CMC: I definitely want to travel overseas this year and get to commercial radio.  I also want to start a management and event marketing company and get a show on commercial radio.

MMNyc718: Where can people find mixes, Cd's, and  dates of where you will be spinning?

Dj CMC: All of my info and cd's can be found in one place.  www.djcommish.com <http://www.djcommish.com> .  Log on and download my free mixtapes into your i-tunes, ipods or convert them to cd's for your car. Whatever you like to do, it's there on the website.

MMNyc718: Who is the "GREATIEST" deejay of all time in your eye's?

Dj CMC: That is such a tough question.  If you ask anyone where I'm from, they would say either Herc, Flash, or Bam.  I can't disagree with that but I would have to throw Red Alert in that argument too.  He was the 1st to have a radio show, the 1st to have the opportunity to put the music out there to the masses on a weekly basis and he's still out there 25 years later.  He also screamed on me in a packed club when I was spinning.  I was having a tough time dealing with a promoter and I told him that I was thinking about quitting as a DJ.  He let me have it and told me to keep doing what I'm doing.  That was 7 years ago. Thanks Uncle Red!

The MiddleManNyc718 would like to thank Dj Commish for taking the time to answer a few questions. Also would like to say I appreciate you given me the time to do this interview.