Next up on #YoungCalifornia’s featured DJ list is DJ Young One from Cen Cal! Hit the jump to learn about how he became a DJ, his biggest influences, how he got his name, his favorite part of being a DJ, his favorite tracks from the West Coast and more! [more…]

Where are you from and how did you become a DJ?

I was born in San Diego, raised in the Central Valley. As a kid, I always admired the art of DJing but it wasn’t until 2008 at the age of 16, when I was able to afford my own set of CDJs. Shortly after, DJ TAG of Merced, Ca took me under his wing as an apprentice and taught me how to mix properly, from then on I’ve been able to put in work on my own, and meet veteran DJs from all over the state but mainly keeping my nights dedicated to events from Fresno to Modesto.

What is the significance of your DJ name? How did you get it?

My DJ name was pretty simple. When I started DJing, compared to all the other DJs I had interacted with in my area, I was the youngest one. So evidently, I went with it and took the name “DJ Young One”.

Who are your top 5 biggest influences?

DJ AM, DJ TAG, DJ Boytek, DJ Special K, DJ KayRich

What is your favorite part about being a DJ?

My favorite part about being a DJ is when I get to introduce new music to people at my events, I get really excited when I’m preparing new music for the next gig, I try to envision the reaction I’ll get from the crowd when I play the new tracks. I also enjoy being able to meet the pioneers of the music industry, people who’ve made moves to make what I’m doing right now as a DJ, possible.

What are some of your favorite tracks coming out of the West Coast right now?

Right now, I have to say #TheSeparation mixtape by Problem as a whole is really dope. Overall, Problem is my favorite West Coast artist right now. I like the new DJ Mustard mixtape too. I really enjoy pretty much everything that comes out of the West Coast, the West is hot right now and is only going to get hotter. BIG salute to DJ Amen for sparking this Young California fire.

What’s the one thing aside from music that you love the most?

Aside from music, I really enjoy playing basketball, but if I’m not on the court, I’m either making beats or doing something that deals with music and DJing. I hope to maybe one day work in Radio or own my own Club to continue to do what I love for as long as I can.

Where can people learn more about you?

Follow me On Twitter, IG, VINE ETC – @djyoungone