FOR AS LONG AS I COULD REMEMBER I’VE ALWAYS LOVED MUSIC! WHEN MIXTAPES FIRST STARTED GETTING HOT AROUND 98-2000 I STARTED MAKING MY OWN MIXED CDS AND IT CAUGHT ON W/ THE PEOPLE THAT WERE AROUND ME AT THE TIME AND IT CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF SOME OF THE DJS IN MY AREA WHICH EVENTUALLY LED TO THEM SUGGESTING THAT I START DJING. I CAME UP UNDERNEATH THIS CREW CALLED THE REKIN CRU DJS. WE STARTED DJING HOUSE PARTIES & CLUBS ALL AROUND BROCKTON WHICH BY THE NATURE OF NETWORKING, LED TO ME DOING BIGGER & BETTER THINGS ALL OVER NEW ENGLAND!
How did you get the name Dj Alcide?
ALCIDE (AL-SEED) IS MY LAST NAME. IT KIND OF WAS A NATURAL PROGRESSION I THOUGHT IT WAS ORIGINAL AND THAT I WOULDN’T BE STEPPING ON ANY OTHER DJS TOES SO I RAN W/ IT AND IT WORKED!
Where is DJ Alcide from?
BORN IN BOSTON, MA, RAISED IN RANDOLPH, MA , AND FIRST HOMED MY SKILLS IN BROCKTON, MA!
What should someone expect, at a party that you are DJing at?
ENERGY, ENERGY, ENERGY! I DJ ALL GENRES OF MUSIC AND CAN SWITCH IT UP AT ANY TIME! I DON’T CARE IF THERE’S 5 OR 5,000 PEOPLE IN THE CLUB I’M STILL GOING HARD!
What makes you different from all the other DJs?
I’D SAY MY STYLE. I NETWORK WITH A LOT OF DJS AND I PARTY A LOT SO I MAKE SURE AND TRY NOT TO SOU
ND LIKE OTHERS! YOU WILL NEVER LEAVE ONE OF MY PARTIES, EVENTS THINKING THAT YOU HEARD THE SAME MUSIC FROM ANY OTHER DJ! ALSO THE FACT THAT MY TEAM OFF THE WALL ENTERTAINME
NT PROMOTES EVERY EVENT WE DO! I JUST FEEL WE BRING MORE TO THE TABLE.
My Pops is a DJ so I developed the passion for spinning records early in life. When other kids were playing with toys I was DJing imaginary parties on my make believe DJ equipment. Once I got old enough my dad and his partner would let me practice on their equipment. When I turned 18 I decided to DJ professionally.
How did you get the name DJ Half Pint?
In the early ninety’s I ran with a DJ crew called Battle-Dogg Productions, I used to go by Greg Nice. One day were in the lab working on a mixtape together and one of the members called me 1/2 Pint Greg Nice. I think the Half Pint was because I was so little back then. I went by that for a little while then dropped the Greg Nice and I been DJ Half Pint ever since.
Where is DJ Half Pint from, and what’s your station?
I am from Providence, RI and DJ on Hot 106 Providence, RI.
What should someone expect, at a party that you are DJing at?
People can expect to rock out & have a good time…No Boredom No Standing Around…We Party.
What makes you different from all the other DJs?
What makes me different is I DJ my way and stay within my means. While I always will play what the crowd wants to hear I don’t try to DJ outside of my style or over do it…alot of djs try to do more than they have the skill to do and the crowd that you are djing for doesn’t respond well to that.
For the most part my Family, But I’d have to say the one and only Tyra Banks. I’ve followed her career as a young girl and she really influenced me and my decision to want to pursue modeling. She’s accomplished so much and made an empire for herself.
What’s your biggest accomplishment to date, explain why?
I’m so grateful for every opportunity that has come my way. Becoming a Finalist for Americas Next Top Model Cycle 11 was great. But I’d have to Say Being crowned Miss Boston 2009 was by far the greatest. I’ve done numerous fashion shows, charity Events, Fundraisers, etc throughout Boston for the past few years, and I really worked my bum off! And to be crowned Miss. Boston to represent for my city, is by far the icing on the cake.
Where do you see yourself 5 yrs from now?
5years…Ill be 28! OMG! Defiantly have a family of my own by then, and I’d like to Open my own or Co-Own a Modeling Agency. Because there is so much talent that is not recognized and id love to give someone the opportunity to reach for the stars.
How would you describe your fashion style?
My Style defiantly Changes for day to day. One day I can be completely glam or dressed down. But overall “Sophisticated Chic” and BLACK! I love black, Blazers and Skinny jeans and really High pumps! Most of the time Ill be in black from head to toe. With lots of chunky gold/silver accessories.
Kind of by accident really. I, like a lot of people, found it frustrating trying to find things to do in Boston so I decided to start researching things to do; I got on a bunch of list serves, took friends recommendations, and each week I would put up a “note” on Facebook called “You are Officially Invited” which would detail to my friends places to go, things to do, and we’d decide what we’d do that weekend based on my notes. I’ve always been a writer, but that’s where the blogging part kind of got started.
Can we get a run down about The Fab! Empire?
TheFabEmpire.com is a unique niche site dedicated to finding the hottest parties, events and shows in local cities across the U.S. What started out as being a site of “party critics” has gained the strong support of the young urban professional and become a reliable resource on what’s hot and what’s not in the in all areas of things fabulous, primarily in entertainment. We have bureau chiefs in the cities of Baltimore, Boston, Washington D.C., and New York. There are more cities to come in 2010 so stay tuned! We’ve been around 2 years and are really excited about what the future holds for us.
How did you become part of The Fab! Empire?
A friend who was on the “You are Officially Invited” list introduced me to Joi-Marie DCFab! / Editor in Chief (affectionately called E-I-C) of The Fab! Empire and Mia Hall (BmoreFab!) –back in 2007during a New Years trip to Vegas. In between our fun times we talked business and they asked me to join the team and BostonFab! and it took off from there.
When did you realize that you have an interest in modeling?
In 1995, when the tragic death of Selena Quintanilla, who was the Queen of Tex Mex. (Singer).
You were Miss Massachusetts Latina in 2006, how was the experience?
It was such a great experience because of the traveling I did, I also did community service for the children at Shriners Hospital, and awarded after being crowned Miss Mass by the governor Deval Patrick.
What other accomplishments have you had to date?
I finally did 3 commercials, and as of now I’m just waiting to meet 30 agents and hoping to sign a contract by February 2010.
What type of modeling work do you prefer?
I prefer to do advertisements and commercial model because it is more exciting and enjoyable doing them.
How would you describe your fashion style?
I describe my fashion a Classic and chic.
What’s one clothing item you think every girl should have in her closet?
Every lady out there needs to have a very classy and elegant black dress.
Outside of modeling, what else interest you?
I love acting, being a hairstylist, wedding planner, and reading books.
Who/what motivates you to be the person you are today?
My past experience and what keeps me motivated everyday is my daughter Josairys Ruby Martinez (20 months)!
What do you like most about this holiday (Christmas) season?
What I like the most about Christmas is spending time with all of my family and good friends. The lovely dinner and obviously the gifts.
If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?
Bir Witness is the true definition of an M.C. He has rocked clubs in Boston, Brooklyn, and even hosted three events of his own as the mastermind behind Money And A Dream Entertainment earning him recognition as a M.C who knows how to not only rock the crowd but build a solid fanbase of 500 in less than two months time with a buzz off doing show’s like he’s on tour and a mixtape entitled Almost Perfect. He has built his brand from the ground up as an engineer, producer, artist/poet, and CEO of an indie label Money And A Dream Records. He is Bir Witness, the dreamer from Roxbury, the poet from Blue Wave, the M.C with a B fitted on strong in New York who stopped looking for a record deal and signed himself.
How did you know that music was your calling?
My first show was in Brooklyn, New York at the 5 spot. I was two songs into my album and got booked for New York. I was definitely representing my city and got respect after a twenty minute set. I felt real confident after that show and rocked 18 more this year. The show’s never stop, they enhance my performance in the studio, and gave me the fuel I needed to accomplish so much this year with cosigns left and right and a hustler’s flow that never slowed down. Even after the radio play I knew I could do this music when I picked up that microphone and rocked crowd after crowd from opening up for Johnathan Gate’s, Bow Wow, and rocking my own concert, rocking Club Pearl on Carribean Night with Hustle Hard, that was crazy, haha. Hustle hard ain’t a reggae/dancehall song, give me props, I know exactly what I’m doing.
Best in the Biz interview with Jae Williams Ceo of Forty8 Three Films Tell
us a little something about yourself?
I am 25, originally from Chicago, IL but grew up in West Medford MA, graduated from Emerson college with a BA in Media Production with a focus on directing. I am proud father to a daughter ..Jada-Marie who keeps me motivated and inspired to be great.
How did you get started in Video Production/Directing?
I always have been a big fan of music and music videos. I love R&B, Hip Hop and Neo Soul I could never rap or sing but I always found myself creating these visual stories within the song in my head. I never really thought anything of it until I went to school in Atlanta. I went to Morehouse when I graduated high school and back in 02 ATL was blowing up. They were shooting many videos and movies there and I then realized that is what I wanted to do. Spike Lee was an alumni of Morehouse so I felt that I could head in the direction of film making as well. I loved my time at Morehouse but I left to go to film school back in Boston(Emerson College) because I felt that I needed a more hand on approach to my craft.
How did you come about starting Forty8 Three Films?
I could not find a job in my field coming out of college so I figured I make a way to create work for myself. I always had support from my family, friends and community in anything I did When I was younger growing up in
West Medford, 483 was the first three digits of my house phone. So Forty8 Three Films is just a way for me to pay homage to my community and where I grew up because without there support and guidance I would’nt be where I am today.
I’ve been interested in modeling since I was young, about 11 or 12. I remember going to a audition for what turned out to be a modeling school. I remember walking the runway and loving it. Though my family couldn’t afford to put me in the program the reps wanted me to sign-up. Since then I’ve always felt that I could actually make it modeling. My desires have expanded beyond only the scope of modeling, I am also interested in commercial acting, fashion design, styling, make-up and hair design. I like to consider myself a fashionist.
What’s your biggest accomplishment to date, explain why?
Turning 27, living independently, (without child*) holding myself down with a M.S. degree and looking towards starting my Doctarate degree in Anthropology very soon. I must make this next move in my education to assist me in living a more fulfilled life. Being fulfilled for me is to assist in making life a little easier or more joyfull for others who deserve it. I don’t feel my biggest accomplishment has come to date. There is much more to come . *Nothing wrong with having kids at my age*
Where do you see yourself 5 yrs from now?
Five years from now I see myself gearing up to complete my PhD. From there I will be moving onto bigger and better things.
I started DJ’ing bcuz I was always on punishment & had to find a way to pass the time. My brother was a barber (and still is) and he used to cut hair in the basement. He used to play music for his clients from upstairs in the bedroom. He always used to ask me to make sure the music kept playing so he wouldn’t have to keep coming upstairs to change it. So I used to change & flip the cassettes after they ran out. At the time cds were just starting to get popular so he had a few that I would also change as well. This was all at the age of 12-13 yrs old. But one day I got an idea in my head. I said damn! this song will sound hot after this one & what if I can make them mix together?! So I started mixing the songs between a cassette deck & cd player. But that wasn’t enough. My dad had piles & piles of 7 inch records & full length 12 inch albums laying around the house that he had collected through the years from when he used to keep parties. I then located a used record player (turntable) that my dad had & started to play the records, cassettes & cds for my brother and at the same time wondering how to transition from a record player to a cassette and then to a cd. I had no clue. I knew there was a better way. That’s when I was told about a “MIXER”. Which is what is used to basically bridge the gap between multiple audio devices. After all of this I combined the equipment and then started on my journey as a DJ!
How did you start DJing?
. *Nothing wrong with having kids at my age*
