Meet Deejay Mixx | business

We had the good fortune of connecting with Deejay Mixx and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Deejay Mixx, alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
My name is Dj Mixx [@DjMixx305]. I am a deejay/event producer representing ReggaeBoyz Sound, trained and
sharpened by King Waggy Tee. While I can play any genre, my musical focus is Reggae, Dancehall, Soca and
Afrobeats. I’ve been hired to entertain for brands such as Adidas and Billionaire Boys Club, played large stage-
shows featuring artists such as Protoje and Afro B, backed-up musical royalty such as the Marley family at local
hotspots like Soho House, and premiered my own pop-up party series, The Potion, which transforms non-traditional
spaces (like art galleries) into all-night dances.
I am also an entertainment attorney [Michael Epstein, Esq.] with much of my practice focused on the music
industry. I have represented and consulted for prominent Caribbean musicians and lifestyle brands, from the DIY to
the Grammy award winning. I have lectured at universities (Florida International University among others) on
intellectual property and have spoken at music conferences everywhere from New York City to Kingston, Jamaica
(Winter Music Conference, A3C, Jamaica Music Conference, among others). I make legal fine-points digestible and
accessible to the modern artist because my experience ranges from the boardroom to the very stages on which they
perform. In this way, I am a trusted peer and advocate.
Lastly, I am a spiritualist specializing in divination within the Ifa Orisa tradition. Many cultures use spiritual
divination (“readings”) to gain new perspective during tough times. In my practice, as an initiate, I provide readings
using our cowrie-shell divination system called Erindilogun. The oracle utilizes sixteen cowrie shells to produce
patterns which correspond with the primary principles of creation. Casting the shells and interpreting these “signs,” I
gain insight from Spirit regarding a client’s inquiry. Whether searching for everyday advice, ritual for spiritual
breakthrough, or identifying one’s “head spirit”, the tradition provides valuable assistance to all who desire
solutions. I keep a library of client testimonials at www.Sangogbemi.com.
Whether one is seeking a Caribbean nightlife event, assistance negotiating a record deal, or a reading to help him/her
better navigate their relationship, I am your man!

We’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
My businesses are platforms for my natural talents and organic joys; the music is an extension of my creative self,
the legal work is an expansion of my analytical mind and, the spiritual, a service in my capacity as a seeker and
activist. My professional offerings grew out of what I’ve been doing naturally my whole life, whether it be rocking
parties, staying on a scholastic track or searching within. Some take a manufactured approach, gearing their work
towards what is “sellable” at the time. My approach is more focused on expressions of who I am as a human,
regardless of trends… in that way, I focus on what I’m good at, and what I provide/share remains authentic and
enjoyable.
As entrepreneurs of any type, deeper motivations help keep us invested, especially when the fight becomes
challenging; deeper motivations also yield more meaningful work which will resonate by default, because the
relatability will be higher than when you’re in your field to “hustle it.” An album of thoughtful music will always hit
harder than a burner phone for cheap! When we represent our joy within our work by translating our talents instead
of just performing a task for a check, our work-product will last and live within peoples’ hearts. Hopefully, as an
extension of that, we can contribute to our community more richly and inspire people (which is inherently valuable
because inspiration ensures both evolution and innovation).
I say the above not to discredit or discourage anyone who chooses to grind at a more secure, conventional job for
their bread and butter. We need that, too. I say the above to encourage those folks to put some resources aside, bit by
bit, to ultimately transition into steering their own ship (if they so choose) by doing what makes them feel the freest.
You know the meme of Kermit on his bike, standing on the seat with one leg, holding is arms out like he’s flying?
That’s the goal… may our contributions be as fulfilling to the soul as they are to our pockets. And to that end, we

hold on to courage, patience, professionalism, and persistence, knowing with certainty that the right effort will
manifest the magic.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We’d go to IPC Artspace, the Hampton House, Dorsey House and IslandSpace to learn, imagine and identify. We’d
hit a Rhythm Foundation show, “Big Night in Little Haiti” or “Sounds of Little Haiti” program at the Cultural
Complex or Choublak to listen and move. We’d go to a Jamlot open mic to participate and express. We’d go to a talk
by my sister Manbo/Dr. Charlene Desir to think and exchange. We’d sit down with my brother Lex Pierre Louis to
build and strategize. We’d get a workout in with my brothers StrengthGround or Jason Aguila to break a sweat. And
then we’d go to my childhood favorite, Coconutz Fusion Café, to eat good food and recharge!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Steve Lane, Chris and Yanique Moodie of the Florida Songwriters Association, Ras Kwasi of the JMC, Represent
Jamaica, I Never Knew TV, Ras Abede of the Haile Selassie I Learning Center, DAS Audio and Dj B-Side, Dj
Affect, Continental Glass Systems, Terri Sherman, Crescent City Conjure, Sartorial Tobacconist, Jose Maestri,
Grimass, Stichiz, Mecca, Continental Glass, Joseph Baba Ifa and Our Roots Podcast, the Twisted Roots and Elixir
families, Yoel Malcolm, Steven Chung, Blu Ice, Yawdi Restaurant, Saved By The Juice, Lionel Milton, Joshua
Oyetubo, Shaddai Livingston, Fentz, Tek and Mcklezie, Drop, JIB, Christography, Digital Drew SEM, Yahki
Awakened, True Sea Moss, Everton Blender, Isha and Mrs. Phyllis, and Hymn, Yohann, KJ and Stephen Marley.

Instagram: @DjMixx305

Other: Music Services: DjMixxMusic@Gmail.com
Legal Services: MEpsteinLaw@Gmail.com
Spiritual Services: AskSangogbemi@Gmail.com

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