We had the good fortune of connecting with DJ MADAM MAJ and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi DJ MADAM, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I love music and as a child was always in a musical creative space, from the church choir, learning to play keyboard, dance, recording studios…sheesh I can go on. So pursuing djaying was like a calling, I kind of feel I answered too late but its better late than never! Now I’m earning while having fun and doing what I love!

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
ENERGY! Is the main thing that sets me apart from others during my DJ sets. Having the passion to connect with a crowd and curate the atmosphere to provide good musical vibes, is one of my proudest moments. Music and dancing are healing remedies, and I like to consider myself a Healer. I wasn’t always this confident in my craft, but through hard-work and dedication it provided me with the confidence. You learn more from losing than winning. You learn to keep going! One thing for sure and two things for certain DJ Madam Maj is all about good vibes and good times!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Being born and raised from Brooklyn, there are too many favorites to narrow down! I love tacos, there’s a spot called Yuca near Tompkins Square Park in the city, they have the best steak tacos!!! Then you have Miss Lilly’s 7A across the street if you’re looking for the dopest Caribbean vibes at a restaurant! Living in NYC is the best, we can head out any day of the week and have a good time. Little Sister Lounge, Taj II Lounge, Lot 45, and more have the dopest events in Manhattan and Brooklyn. As a creative, I love modern art, and The Brooklyn Museum has great exhibitions as well as events. There’s so much to do, I love it here! Taking walks through Dumbo is something I do often , you get to see so many small shops, attractions, and meet new people from all over!

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?
TOTALLY HAVE TO GIVE THE FIRST SHOUTOUT TO GOD, MY PARENTS AS WELL AS MY BROTHERS! MY LOVED ONES KEEP ME MOTIVATED DAILY AND KEEP ME GOING ON THIS JOURNEY! ALSO MAJOR SHOUTOUT TO MY BEST-FRIEND & PARTNER, WHO REMINDS ME EVERY DAY I AM A SUPERSTAR.
AS THE ROAD CONTINUES, I’M GAINING MORE AND MORE SUPPORT FROM PEOPLE, ITS A REALLY GOOD FEELING AND I JUST WANT TO THANK ANY AND EVERYONE THAT BELIEVES IN ME!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djmadam_maj/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DjmadamM

Other: https://soundcloud.com/djmadam_maj

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