DJs
Dj AkajiC
Brisbane, Australia
Last Seen: 8 Feb 2010
Member Since: 17 Nov 2009
WHAT IS YOUR DJ NAME?
AkajiC... Pronounced A Kaiy JiC.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Its the spiritual name you give to a memory that you never forget.
WHAT IS YOUR REAL NAME?
Rebecca Grantham
WHAT IS YOUR WEAPON OF CHOICE?
Turntables(records) nothing beats the real thing!! i also use cds but prefer the Vinyl any day.
WHAT STYLE DO YOU MIX?
Hard Trance,Hard House,Uk Hard Dance,HardStyle,Happy Hard and FreeForm.
WHAT STYLE DO YOU FAVOUR?
Pretty much anything Hard and Energetic,I love trax that can get me motivated enough to have good a stomp, while im mixing NOTE:I love my breakdowns.
WHO ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS?
My family and friends defiantly. My fans Always. Also Scott Bond(Gatecrasher),Steve Hill,K-Complex,AMS,Matt Style,Blutonium Boy,Technoboy,Scantraxx,Mc Bunn,Tatanka,Zatox,Zany,Cally & Juice,Darren Styles,Scott Brown. Lastly all Brisbane's local djs that loved,supported and had faith in me.
HAVE YOU ENTERED ANY OF BRISBANE'S DJ COMPS BEFORE?
Yes,in 2004. Central Station records at Family and Eclear Open Decks, both comps i got into the finals,but didn't come a place due to some wicked and inspiring Scratching dj's.
HAVE YOU HELD YOUR OWN GIGS BEFORE?
Yes,a group of my closest mates and myself started up our own small events called DEEP-R Entertainment. Starring Djs-AkajiC-Hard Trance+Freeform,Rude MooD-Hard Dance,Kiwa-Hard Style,HiHi-Progressive Trance. We held such events in venues locally in brisbane and they were places like The Jubilee Hotel(sponsored by Red Bull),The Shamrock,The Metro. And many private house parties. We achieved awesome nights thanks to a great connection and web of friends,it was fun and exciting being able to create that opportunity for ourselves,and to be able to see it unfold before our eyes.
HAVE YOU DJED AT ANY RAVE PARTIES OR SPECIAL EVENTS?
Yes i have played for Mayhem-5th birthday,Easter Festival,Elevation.Transmission-Mistique Realm of Darkness(b2b Dj Yaisu).Boom-15hr Party.Infinate Force,Wreckers Bar.Supra Car Club-Auto Salon,Brisbane Convention Center.Side Show Curcuit-Xistance Entertainment.Mechanical Psychosis,ASYLUM Vs HDB. In all events i was able to work along side the finest local,international and overseas djs,to name a few,RudeMood,Miss Tracy,Decipher,Kasey,Yaisu,Saiyan,Ricochet,Tiamos,Transducer,Seventy7,Kuruption,Jr Raver,BabyG,Syke,BreadMaker,Foreign Element,Bipoler,Tydi,Jody6,Woven,Parto,Gurty,Bathy,Confgig/SYS Project,Erazor,Mr S,Odyssey,Raver baby Crew,Weaver,CoA,Haze,Hazzard,Kazuki,Julianu,Uraken,Rx,The Prophet,HeadHunterz,John Doe,Force-9,Steve hill,Alphazone,Ephexis,Team Rochet and many more.
HAVE YOU HELD A CURRENT RESIDENCY?
Yes i have held a current residency at the BEAT MEGA CLUB brisbane,i had been djn there for 4 years,and Loved it,the BEAT had given me the chance in my career be consistent in the entertainment industry, the opportunity to be flexible and mix up my favourite styles and technique to the best of its potential, plus allowed me to get involved with lighting and lasers. The BEAT Over each year had held many events and big parties that i was lucky enough to be apart and involved with,i have so many fantastic and amazing memories,I defiantly have had the time of my life words cant explain how grateful I am that the club seen potential in me and tucked me under its wings and pushed me into becoming a more confident and successful dj.
DO YOU HOLD A CURRENT RESIDENCY?
YES..i am now proud to say 'HARD DANCE BRISBANE' has invited me to be a resident and join their cru,which include Dj Breadmaker + Dj Kazuki. I have been treated the chance to help build,restore brisbane's HARD dance scene 'And To BRING BACK THE MUSIC,JUST LIKE THE OLD DAYS' but Mostley KEEP IT ALIVE!!! The core and creator of 'HDB' is Dj+Producer Breadmaker..every saturday a SPECIAL GUEST DJ is invited to be given an opportunity to let their tallents shine on the decks along side us,there are many djs that have performed for HDB and there will be may more to come. Brisbane/Australia have So Many Amazing and Talented djs, HDB gives that opportunity and respect for all to get a chance to Smash their TACKS,SHOW OFF their mixing skills, and TASTY STYLES of MUSIC, this creates every night to be different plus brings a nice flow of change for every one,each saturday night...Make sure you check the 'HDB' up dates on FaceBook/Myspace for details regarding djs and set times. 'HDB' is held at 'ROCKAFELLAS' (Fortitude Valley Brisbane) the club has gone thru a revamp since the re-opening, The Owners,Managers and Promoters have put serious time,energy and a lot of focus on making the club happening,safe and the HDB nights/Events work, but mostly different from the rest. At the end of the day it is all about the MUSIC,FUN,LOVE and EXPRESSION,Girls and guys well we can provide that for you and the venue plus much more. Any one is welcome,the more people that get involved...well YES you name it 'THE MORE FUNN'. I must mention the sound system is nice and basey and has a wicked kick to it,also there are many lights and lasers to impress. My Set time is 9-11pm, i play 'HARD TRANCE' or 'HARDSTYLE' but my style or set time may change due to the night or event, so be sure to check out our FaceBook/Myspace each week. The more support we have the more new and exciting opportunities we can create for brisbane and its dance scene..x..PEACE..x..
COMMENTS?
Through out my years of being a dj i have learnt allot about dance music,styles and myself. I love to try to express feeling and emotion thru out my sets,create an atmosphere by reading my crowed and been able to see what works. I get so overwhelmed with happiness when i look down at my dance floor and i see people letting go,getting looses and well just having a good time to the music, unconditionally, its moments like that make my job all so well worth every second, not to mention so very priceless to me. On the flipside, i make sure i don't get caught with the negatives that surround the industry i am all about staying focused when it comes to my job and having a Good time doing it, when i love doing something I am so passionate about i would never do anything to jeopardise it, being professional is a must and i like to do that by KEEPING IT REAL! I work with an open mind and always up for suggestions,comments or advice. Words cant explain what a Blast my career has been so far,the fun,thrills and excitement its all been, But most of all the people i have met along the way that love and support me,make my life journey definitely a one to remember and a total bliss! Thank You.x.Much Respect.x.Always LOVING IT.x. Dj AkajiC.aka.Rebecca Grantham.x.
Upcoming Gigs
My Mixes 2 mixes, 3 hours, 0.17 gb
| "SURRENDER YOUR SOUL"1.5.2009 (HARD TRANCE/HARD HOUSE) |
| "SWEET SURRENDER"1.11.2009 (HARD TRANCE/HARD HOUSE) |
