ChristieOhh: How did you come up with your name DJ Cookz?

DJ Cookz:  The name came from my rap name when I was really young. Didn’t work out as you see and I fell in love with the whole DJ thing. I didn’t have a name prepared; so I ran with that. The second part of my name is “Show Stopper.”  At one of my first DJing jobs the speakers blew out in the party and I had to leave everybody in the party standing with no music. When I went to school that week all my friends called me “Showstoppa.”

ChristieOhh: Where did the “love” start?

DJ Cookz: It never happened from another DJ. My grandma had turn tables in the basement from my uncle that passed. So, I started playing with them and buying my own records and learning more and more. Then I did my first house party and was in love from there. I continued to buy more records and improve my craft.

ChristieOhh: How do you get the crowd going and keep them going?

DJ Cookz: I play records that I know my crowd will like. I scan the crowd…to look at ages, where is the crowd from and so on. Playing records that flow to keep crowd moving seems the best. Playing records that are fast then switching to something slow can throw your crowd off.  They will look at you like you are crazy. I analyze my crowd and party!

ChristieOhh: Have you ever experienced a time when your crowd wasn’t moving?

DJ Cookz: Of course, everybody has gone through that before. I had an experience around the time I started out in the club just playing records I thought was hot. lol I learned it’s not what you play but how you play it. The crowd wants a DJ to put on a show put…put on a performance.

ChristieOhh: Tell me about your connection with Clique Vodka.

DJ Cookz: Clique Vodka has been out since 2007! They have Vodka available in PA, Tennessee& West Virginia.  Clique Vodka will be available nationwide this year…NY it’s coming! My publicist reached out and the rest came through. They added me to their “True Artist” list and became my sponsor and endorsed me. They liked what I had going on and I think they have an awesome product so we all felt like it was a great thing to do. I’m very excited about Clique Vodka!

ChristieOhh: What are your plans for Cancun Memorial Day 2012?

DJ Cookz: Cancun is definitely fun. I don’t mix business with pleasure; it’s time for pleasure when I’m actually not working. But the cool thing is that I will be DJing some parties and other DJs will be doing some parties. It’s a lot of different states and people out there. You have to be really prepared with the music you are playing. Cancun is full of parties and everyone should experience it once.

ChristieOhh: How can we stay connected with you?

DJ Cookz: Twitter @djcookz;  Facebook.com/djcookzfanpage   For booking/business my PR on Twitter@repmediapr

ChristieOhh: Before I let you go I always like to know these?

DJ Cookz Zodiac Sign:Aries

DJ Cookz Pet Peeves:  I can’t stand working in a messy environment. When I’m working I don’t like to see wires, empty cups and mess everywhere.

Another pet peeve for me would be when people don’t have common sense or don’t think before they speak.  Ex. If I’m sitting on my computer doing work and someone comes up to me and says, “Are you on your computer?”

ChristieOhh: How was Reality TV life for you?

Kip: At the time I was doing Reality TV, I was very green and just graduating from college going into law school. A friend of mine told me about the casting for “Real Chance of Love Season 2” so I went and got the spot. It was great at that point of time. People caring for you; it seemed wonderful. You’re only young once so I am glad I had the opportunity. However, the mental torture was not good at all. What people don’t realize about these shows, are you are like a mouse in a maze.  They bring you blind folded into a room; you don’t know anyone and you get an allowance of $40 a day. They don’t tell you anything just be ready until someone tells you to move. You don’t have any electronics, cell phones, laptops, watch…nothing.

People wonder, “Why are these girls so crazy” but we have been put together for 7 days with nothing. You have no social media, just girls and free alcohol all day.

ChristieOhh: Did you ever go back to law school?

Kip: I did a year of law school when “Real Chance of Money” came out. My heart wasn’t into law anymore. I enjoy entertainment and entertaining people. Learning the industry gave me the opportunity to know things that people don’t tell you. Once on these shows you basically have 6 months to brand yourself.

ChristieOhh: Let’s talk about your new book “Behind Reality TV and Industry 101”?

Kip: Basically, I take you from the start of the show to the end. From casting, mental evaluation, STD checks, entering the house to producers tricks…the whole process. I discuss the things you don’t see the producers doing to make a cast member lose at a competition, scripts after bookings, how to model without BS booking and even dating in the industry. I learned a lot! I went in the business very green so I would like to share all that’s behind what you see. I also talk about life now!

ChristieOhh: Where do you see yourself in the future?

Kip: I see myself as a bestselling author. I have a relationship book in mind geared towards men and dating. Taking over Chelsea Lately, I love to talk about people all day. lol A lot more mags and own a clothing line.

Stay up to date with KIP via her website www.realkipforce.com Twitter @KipForce

“FOE! Family Over Everything…I love my mother, sisters and nephews. Its about your family…cherish them and putting God first” -Kip

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ChristieOhh: How did the movie “Juice” influence you to become a DJ?

DJ Choz: When you young and watch movies you always look up to somebody. I wanted to immolate the cool guys in the movie. When I saw “Juice” Q was the man, the cool guy. I watched the movie everyday and I started to learn the game.

ChristieOhh: What makes a good DJ?

DJ Choz: Definitely not records; you play the music you play to make people have fun. I know when and what to play; I tune into what others like and don’t forget I’m a consumer as well. So I play what I like to hear and what I see the crowd is feeling.

ChristieOhh: Did a tweet connect you with MMG’s artist Gunplay?

DJ Choz: Yes, I saw Gunplay and another DJ was talking back & forth. I wanted to have more going on at the time. I found out information and did my research on Don Logan DJs,I hit him up and told him he needed me in the crew. He agreed and I joined the crew, and a few weeks after that he chose me to come with him on the road. Then he was like you are my Official DJ I was hyped. lol

ChristieOhh: How has life changed for you since you became the Official DJ for Gunplay?

DJ Choz: It definitely gave me a pedestal to grind and show my talent. More people know who I am and I get to reach more people. It’s put me in a great place. Life is good now!

ChristieOhh: How much of a factor does technology play in your business?

DJ Choz: It’s a 100% of my business. It’s the biggest factor in the DJ game right now. It’s no way I could carry 10 crates in a club right now. It would be expensive and time consuming. But it does have its down side because any Tom, Dick or Harry can buy a laptop and change their name to DJ.

ChristieOhh: Have you ever gotten caught up in a concert and forgot you were the DJ?

DJ Choz: I basically stay focused. I’m on edge when I DJing because I’m controlling the whole situation. I might rock out at the very last song. For the most part I’m on point when I’m working, I’m a naturally shy person so I don’t look at the crowd to much. Until his final song “Rolling” comes on.

ChristieOhh: What’s next?

DJ Choz: I want to do radio in the near future. My mix show on my website www.djchoz.com has me excited and looking forward to the response. In the far future I want to be one of the biggest DJ in the game; I want to bring out the next hottest artist. I want to be the DJ that brought you such and such; so when I’m gone my legacy will still go on through music.

ChristieOhh: How is it to see Gunplay’s success?

DJ Choz: To me it’s the most beautiful thing in the world. I have always been a fan and love his music. I was there when people didn’t want to give him a chance and we were going to shows driving ourselves. And now he’s getting booked with big names. People told me, “You’re not going to make it being GunPlay’s DJ.” It’s like seeing your big brother playing basketball in front of you and then seeing him go to the NBA. I’m like a proud little brother! With his personality and looks alone he can do some much. He’s a well rounded artist and he’s finally getting people’s ear. Ross is excited about Gunplay’s career too.

ChristieOhh: How was it moving from Miami to LA?

DJ Choz: It’s been almost like as big as it was when I got with Gunplay. It’s a different culture and coming from a place where it’s like my team and me and that’s it to where people want to help you for no apparent reason it’s been great to me, but definitely a culture shock . I was scared to leave because I had never even been to LA before but I was embraced and people knew I was Gunplay DJ and that was a trip for me.

ChristieOhh: Any hidden talents?

DJ Choz: One of these days I may start rapping, I’m still kind of shy about it though. lol

ChristieOhh: Favorite Music?

DJ Choz: Right now I’m so SICK OF HIP HOP. In the beginning they grab me and then it goes away. Electronic music, techno music is moving the crowd these days. To see how people react to hip hop techno music has me thinking about exploring that genre of music. Ross and J. Cole are two artist that I listen to other than Gunplay.

ChristieOhh: Who’s up and coming?

DJ Choz: Klean he’s my homie from Miami. I’ve seen his grind. Travi$ Scott he’s an artist out of Houston, my homeboy manages. He’s going to be big.

“S/O Young Ari Gold… Jay-Z is the best of all times” DJ Choz