How long have you been in the entertainment industry?

I have been around music most of my life, my earliest memories include falling asleep as a kid listening to the radio, in high school I started off as a DJ but didn't step into the industry until 1999.   Before starting my freshman year at Stonybrook, a high school friend knew that DJU (parent company of DJUSA) was hiring and I interviewed for a DJ position.   At the time, all my music collection was vinyl and the DJ industry was changing to CDs.   As I started to build my CD collection, DJU offered me a position as a roadie.    

So you started as a roadie.  Tell us about your growth over the years and how you chose to become an Event Host.

Yes!  This is true, I guess Drake says it best "started from the bottom, now we here.”  I began working as a roadie doing all the dirty work from super early warehouse call times to extremely late finish times.  Although that experience may not have always been pleasant to go through it has kept me humble. It has given me a unique perspective on all that goes into making the magic happen.  A lot of hard work, planning and dedication goes into every event.  I quickly became a light and video technician shortly after about a year as a roadie.  Once that happened I was no longer in the back, I was part of the action and next to some wonderful and talented DJs and MCs.  From then on it was only a matter of time I think about 10 parties in that I touched the microphone, and the rest is history.  I always knew I had more that I wanted to offer for each event; I really believe that a good MC can make any situation a positive, I remember rocking block parties and 30 person events early on before I jumped into major celebrations. It's a lot easier to rock 300+ people than 30!  So if you can rock a 30 person party a 300+ person party is magical!

You were the first non-Indian Event Host to appear at South Asian events.   Tell us more about your experience of working at South Asian events.

Wow, I can't believe how much time has past since my first South Asian event!  Even though many years have gone by it feels like it was yesterday.  Transitioning to South Asian events was definitely an adventure, I remember taking all the culture in on my first event and I was just blown away with how grand an event can be!   The stage was set and was just asking for a fusion of our cultures and style. I really feel that transitioning to South Asian Events was a blessing.  The amount of love and embrace that I felt was addicting.  There are very few feelings like that in life, center stage with hundreds, sometimes thousands feeding off of your every vibe sets the tone for something really magical.  I have met some really amazing people and I really feel that's one of the reasons I'm still enjoying the game so much.  Every time I step out in the spotlight no matter how many shows I have rocked I have never lost that feeling...the adrenaline and excitement makes each time feel like the first!

How do you think DJUSA has changed over time?

I wouldn't use the word change, because the core fundamentals have remained strong and that's "client first, always" but I will say that DJUSA has evolved.  We have evolved into a well-known and respected force in the industry.  Where else can you find a group of employees ranging from radio super star DJs to TV personalities all with one "genuine" common goal? Maybe independently, but not together and I can honestly say everyone has remained humble and appreciative.  One big family.  You won't find that anywhere easily.

You used DJUSA for your own wedding. Tell us more about it and why did you select DJUSA?

Yes, of course I used DJUSA for my wedding.  Why you ask? That's simple I wouldn't trust anyone else on my event.  You only have one chance to make that day perfect... Why take a chance going any other route?  Magic can't be taught it comes natural here at DJUSA.

So we hear you're having a baby now.   How does that impact your full-time job as well as working the weekends as an MC?

God has blessed me with some amazing news!  My wife Christina and I are overjoyed.  Soon there will be a young MC in training!!  It's an crazy feeling to bring new life into this world and to be quite honest I know I will want to be there for him and my wife, but MCing is a part of me and has made me who I am, it has allowed me to have a different perspective on life and I have no plans on stopping.  But being that we are starting a family I will need to juggle my time and free time will be precious! So Book me now, and please make sure its far in advance!

PS: There's a reason why I say "Yes" so much at all my events... because there's nothing that can't be accomplished!  Positive brings positive Lets Get It!! 2013!!