10 Valley club-scene DJs to know

Knick Knack

Where did you get your start?
I started deejaying when I was 14 in Tucson, rocking dances and proms for my high school. I was able to intern for a cluster of radio stations during my senior year of high school. At the time, Chico, one of the radio jocks-hosts was also a club DJ and he invited me to watch him play at a Tucson club called DV8. When I saw the crowd pack the dance floor and move to the music he spun, I immediately fell in love with deejaying.

Top Five favorite songs in your personal life right now.
“Digital Girl” by Jamie Foxx featuring Kanye West
“Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon
“Walking on the Moon” by the Dream
“La La La” by LMFAO
“Ain't I” by Yung L.A.

What songs are killing it in the clubs?
Females love Lady Gaga, and most of the Top 40 records right now are more of an up-tempo/dance era.

What is most important to you as a DJ?
Personal preference never matters; play what they love to hear.

Where is your favorite place to go out in the Valley and why?
“I love Stingray Sushi as well as RA Sushi. One, the food is always amazing. Two, the laid-back atmosphere is killer and full of positive good vibes.”

Where can we catch you next, or weekly if you have a residence?
Right now I am holding down Thursday nights at Drift Lounge in Scottsdale; Friday nights at AfterLife in Scottsdale; Saturday nights at Hurricane Bay in Glendale; and Sunday nights at Club Silver in Phoenix. Once a month, I also spin at the Third Thursdays Block Party in Old Town Scottsdale.

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