DJ Ames – Internationally Known

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DJ Ames took time out of his busy schedule to sit down and answer a few questions from Black Knight. Find out the advantages of doing a mixtape with DJ Ames other than the fact he has been a part of over 200 mixtapes!

Black Knight: First of all, I know your super busy 24/7 so I appreciate you raking out the time to answer a few questions for me and the Revolt Radio Nation. So lets get down to it, how did you get into becoming a DJ and how long have you been spinning records?

DJ Ames: Ive always loved music and had it on non stop and since I couldn’t sing or rap it seemed like DJing was the right path for me. Ive been doing this a few years. Im still quite new because it took me a few years to figure out which path I wanted to go with.

Black Knight: Were did you get the name Ames?

DJ Ames: My real name is James and it was still keeping it kinda true to me.

Black Knight: What are some of the current radio station you are currently on?

DJ Ames: Im currently on www.damatrixstudios.com every Mon / Weds / Friday 3 – 4pm (EST)

Black Knight: You’ve been involved with over 200 mixtapes and counting, who are some of the artist you’ve had to chance to work with?

DJ Ames: Ive worked with a lot of people it wouldn’t be right to name just a few because there all great artists.

Black Knight: What are some of the advantages of artist doing their mixtape with the DJ Ames?

DJ Ames: The main advantage is that you get double exposure. So even though im in the UK im known in the US so its double promo for your money.

Black Knight: Alot of people tend to just Rep were there from and only lend a hand to those close to them but, you work with artist from all over the world, why do you feel that is so important, and how have you become so world wide known?

DJ Ames: When I first started out I was only working with the UK but when you start getting more involved you really see how many talented artists there are out there and its hard to ignore good music no matter where your from. And id say because worked with artists allover the world that has defiantly helped me become known worldwide.

Black Knight: In 2008 you were nominated for an award at the Southern Entertainment Awards (SEA’s) were usually all the nominations are from the US, how did you feel when reaching this accomplishment in your career?

DJ Ames: Its always good to win awards and get recognition for the work and effort that you put in.

Black Knight: Being a DJ from the UK, how has US Hip-Hop affected the culture were your from?

DJ Ames: US Hip Hop is still a major factor in the UK and always has been, id say it was at its strongest In the older Def Jam days when LL etc where on the label but eversince the digital age kicked in the market has gone very commercial, but there is still a very strong hip hop presence.

Black Knight: Okay lets talk about some music, who are your top 5 MC’s ever and who are some of the new artist you really feeling now?

DJ Ames: My Top 5??? …Errr gotta be DMX,LL COOL J,2PAC,ICE CUBE,DR DRE. And right now im feeling a lot of artists so couldn’t really give you any names.

Black Knight: How do you feel about the current sound and movement of Hip-Hop?

DJ Ames: I think its good, its always been the same its just changed with the times but what some people do class as hip hop is defiantly questionable at times.

Black Knight: In DJ Ames perfect “Hip-Hop World” what would Hip-Hop sound like?

DJ Ames: I don’t think that’s a question that I could really answer.

Black Knight: What are some of the projects you are currently working on, and what can we look forward to see from DJ Ames in the future?

DJ Ames: I have a lot dropping so really just stay locked to the twitter.com/djamesuk all new releases are on there before anywhere else.

Black Knight: The music as beautiful as it is, is also business, in saying that how can those get on touch with DJ Ames if they are looking to do business.

DJ Ames: Theres the trusty myspace lol myspace.com/djamesuk. The twitter which is @DJAmesuk. And the email which is djamesmp3@gmail.com

Black Knight: Thanks again my man, do you have any last shout outs for your peoples out there?