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DJ TITO –– Music for the soul
There is probably no other profession that you hear more phrases of love uttered than in the DJ profession.
DJ’s just love music, period. They love to rock the house, and they love the sight of a full dance floor — so
much so that once they have the house on fire they are hard pressed to cool it down. On first sight, DJ Tito
seems like just your average tattooed pretty boy DJ, but upon a short conversation add “lover” to the list
please: Lover of music, life and family. Oh yeah an d take out the word “average”, cause there is nothing
average about this DJ.
KA — Music in it’s most positive seems to be all about the love. Was love the main factor in your choice
of being a DJ?
TM — Yes, my choice to work in the music industry was because since my childhood I have been in love
with music . The first gift I asked Santa Claus for was for a Michael Jackson Thriller vinyl record. It is
thanks to MJ that I realized that my life would revolve around music.
KA — You have played practically in every major city in the world. Where have you received the most love
for your music?
TM — In Belgrade, Moscow and Sao Paulo and of course lovely Canada (just to name a few places) I
received the most love for my music. In these cities, the crowd is only interested in music, just music,
no non-sense. This is great for a DJ because he/she is able to play music that the crowd is really
passionate about.
KA — When you played at Paris Hilton’s live private Concert in Cannes, why was this party so
much fun for you?
TM — I don’t know if I would use the word “fun” to describe the party….It was business as usual…
Paris is a cool girl but the people did not come for the music, they came for her.
KA — You have played private parties for Francis Ford Coppola to Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee
in between, but still you shun having your photos splashed about with celebrities — why is this?
TM — LOL. I am too cool for the celebrities. I play for so many that it makes no difference. …No
seriously, these parties were really private and the celebrities were there to have a good time and
enjoy themselves so no photographers were allowed.
KA — DJ’s have become “gods” to their followers in most cases creating fans who follow the DJs
more intensely than the artists whose music they are playing, Where do you see this trend going.?
TM — I don’t know if I am considered to be a “god”…But thanks a lot for the compliment. I have
been in this business for the past 18 years and I have seen a huge evolution for DJs. This evolution
is both good and bad. Good for DJs who really love what they do and are talented. And bad for
imposters who pretend to be DJs but only do it for the money and not for the love of music.
To answer your question, I am not sure where this trend is going becaus already 10 years
ago it was said that DJs would no longer exist because of technology but look at what’s
happening today….
KA — You have collaborated with cult DJs such as Carl Cox, “Daft Punk” then went ahead and dived
right into playing with Hip Hop heavy weights Cut Killer and DJ Mase to name a few. How were you
able to do this transition in a field where DJs become genre specific and entrenched in one particular
style?
TM — I am someone who adapts myself and I simply love music. Hip Hop, House…whatever its
the same love. I am a House music DJ but my background is Funk, Soul, Blues and R&B. I believe
that working with various genres is beneficial because it takes music to a different level. For me,
working with different styles of music gives another dimension to my productions.
KA — Which City in the world inspires you the most and challenges you to be your best always?
TM — New York baby. New York inspires me…just like Jay-Z says.
KA — How do you create down time to recharge your batteries?
TM — The best way for me to recharge my batteries is spend time with my family. My aunt cooks
for me, and I hang out with my cousins. This is great because it grounds me. In this business
there is a lot of bullshit and its important to know where one comes from and who one is. Its with
my family and friends that I seek refuge from all the fakeness that exists in the nightlife industry.
KA — What’s on your personal playlist?
TM — This is a difficult question for me. Like I told you, I love music…all of it.
KA — What single act of unselfish love has created the most profound effect on you and how you
see the world?
TM — The single act of unselfish love I received was from my grandmother , god rest her soul. This
gave me the right values and morals and showed me that you need to fight for yourself in life.
KA — How do you keep grounded while performing to thousands of adoring fans?
TM — Staying yourself and never forgetting where you come from.
KA — What’s your personal mantra?
TM — My mantra is that I am able to live off of my passion. This is rare…and I am lucky because
I am one of the few people who is able to do this.
KA — When life gets you down, how do you switch this up and create positivity?
TM — I go into my studio and I make music. Making music is my way to escape negativity
and make me positive!
KA — Music has the power to change the way we think and see the world around us, how
do you as a DJ use this power to effect positive change?
TM — By spinning and spreading my love of music everywhere I can make positive changes.
Everyone loves music, whichever style it may be so we are all connected by one love. This is
the power of music and being a DJ.
KA — A fact of the industry is that middle is the norm we live in a world of marketing to
the masses which tends to choke true talent- how did you rise above this?
TM — I did not do anything to rise above this. I am just who I am and play the music that
I love. It is thanks to you and my fans that I am where I am today. Thank you for this.
KA — How important is “giving back” to you?
TM — I think it is very important to “give back”. In this business if you don’t “give back”
you are alone. The reason why I am so international is because every time I play I “give back” the energy
and the love that I receive when I spin. I spin in the best venues because they always trust me.
KA — Who is Tito Miami?
TM — Tito Miami is just a random guy who is passionate about music…..who wants to meet him ? :)
