We had the good fortune of connecting with DJ Problemchild and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi DJ, have you ever found yourself in a spot where you had to decide whether to give up or keep going? How did you make the choice?
You will never know until you give up because if it was worth going after then you would have never gave up.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
As a DJ your ear always has to be to the streets. I feel like with me having that ear and putting it in my production as well separates me from a lot of people. I got where I’m at today by just being a student of the game. Interning, networking at events and even shadowing DJs who would allow time to teach me the Atlanta Club scene and what a lot of artist look for. It wasn’t and still isn’t an easy road but it’s paying off for sure because I know what my end goal will result in. I learned you can’t just rely on talent it’s the connections you make along the way that helps you advance in your career and they don’t even have to know you. I just want the world to know that anything is possible as long as you never give up it may take some time but your time will definitely come

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would definitely take them to Tin Lizzys cantina for some tacos, check out the belt line and show them the many black owned businesses out here that are successful. Probably grab some drinks on Peters Street and it’s so much to choose from with the nightlife out here it wouldn’t be hard to find a move out here lol

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
So many different people have had some type of influence in where I am today and I would like to shoutout to DJ Still Ill for showing me the ropes and allowing me to understand the Atlanta Club life as a DJ & also every artist and producer I have collaborated with during my journey as a DJ and Producer.

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