#YoungCalifornia Featured DJ: Jay Neal
Next up on #YoungCalifornia’s featured DJ is Jay Neal. He’s been working up the ranks in nightclubs all over the Bay Area the last 5+ years. Make sure you 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, favorite tracks from the West Coast and a whole lot more!
Where are you from and how did you become a DJ?
I’m from Kansas City, MO moved to the Bay Area in 2013. Basically when I moved to the bay every time I went out I would be with DJ Shabazz aka The best Dj in the bay then one day he was like “f*ck it I’m gonna teach you how to DJ”.
What is the significance of your DJ name? How did you get it?
My real name is Jor’Dan Neal my mom calls me Jay just took that and added my last name.
Who are your top 5 biggest influences?
1. My mom, she is the strongest person I know and always looking out for me no matter what.
2. My Dad always had me playing instruments since I was 3 and bought me my first turntables.
3. My cousins B and Ash always believed in me and made sure I was good when they didn’t have to at all
4. Dj Shabazz he took me under his wing and showed me how to move around this business and keeps me humble when I start feeling myself a little too much.
5. My APF (Another Party Fam) Family open my eyes to the bigger picture as being a dj and understanding your worth.
What is your favorite part about being a DJ?
I love controlling the crowd and creating the vibe
What are some of your favorite tracks coming out of the West Coast right now?
I have been listening to a lot of upcoming artist out of the west like Kalan.Frfr, Bino Rideaux, and Shoreline Mafia.
What’s the one thing aside from music that you love the most?
Besides music, I love watching sports and just chillin.
Where can people learn more about you?
Instagram: @JayNeal4
Sound Cloud: JayNeal
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