Team Brisk Streamer of the Week: DJ Slique

Representing Florida, US, we bring you DJ Slique! With a unique sound that is deeply rooted in Breaks, Freestyle, Latin House, Drum & Bass, and other genres, you can anticipate intense sets that are expertly mixed and scratched! Read on to find out more.

Where are you from and where are you living now?

Although I was born in East Texas, my family migrated when I was five years old. My family relocated to several American locations before settling in Orlando, Florida, when I was thirteen years old.

How did you come up with your DJ name?

I had to come up with something because, after years of house parties, I was beginning to move into the club scene after DJing for around three years without using a DJ name. I gave the name Slick a lot of thought because I really wanted it to be a name that, if someone uttered it, I would definitely hear and respond to. My mother has called me this nickname since I was born, so I decided to take it and run with it! Slique is the spelling I chose!

What’s your equipment list?

Right now, I have a Pioneer S11 mixer, two Technic 1200 50th Anniversary turntables, and Ortofon VNL cartridges and needles.

Where did your musical journey begin?

My interest in learning how to DJ began after I actually relocated to Florida, even though I’ve always had a good ear for music. In the late 1980s, equipment was hard to come by. in particular when you are only fifteen years old.

What made you decide to take up DJing?

Scratching!!! LOL, I was quickly hooked on Miami Bass music as soon as I heard it when I moved to Florida in 1985!

What are some of your interests/hobbies/passions outside of streaming/DJing?

BMX. From the time I was eleven until I was approximately twenty-five, I raced. At the ages of ten and eleven, my nephew won multiple national and international championships.

When did you start streaming on Twitch?

July 2022 was when I began my streaming journey.

Is there anything you really hope to accomplish in your life, whether it be related to music or not?

Please get in touch with me if you would want to teach me how to play the electric guitar. Haha!

Who are some of your favourite streamers? Why?

Someone from the Brisk team? It’s incredible to witness DJs who can motivate a DJ like myself; everyone I’ve watched has such a unique talent.

What is your favourite genre to play? Why?

Bass, Breaks, Freestyle! There is a certain energy that takes me away for a while when listening to it.

What are some of the most memorable events you’ve participated in or streamed?

‘I Love Freestyle Fridays’ has to be the winner thus far. It was Friday night that I met so many amazing folks from all over the world. Over the past year and a half, I have made so many friends on Twitch that I get to look forward to seeing them every week and catching up over music.

What does Team Brisk mean to you?

It entails being a member of a close-knit group of outstanding DJs and people in general. Although the world is a wild place, having friends all across the world is amazing.

What’s your favourite thing about DJing on Twitch?

Being free to express myself without receiving criticism or advice about DJing from promoters, club owners, program directors, or guests.

What is a challenge you’ve faced as a DJ/streamer?

Mostly getting my stream optimised. The easy part is all the DJing!

Do you have any special projects, streams or events you would like to tell us about?

Yes, I do, and my schedule is as follows:

Sunday:
‘Spundaze Sundays’, 8pm-10pm EST, Genre: Florida Breaks

Monday:
‘Breaks for Breakfast’, 7 a.m.–10 a.m. EST, Genre: 1990’s Florida Breaks 

Tuesday:
‘The Boom Boom Room with DJ Slique & Friends, 4pm-10pm EST, Genres: House, Drum & Bass, Bass, Techno, Breaks

Wednesday:
‘Breaks for Breakfast’, 7 a.m.–10 a.m. EST, Genre: 1990’s Florida Breaks

Thursday:
‘Freestyle Addicts’ Thursday Night Raid Train, 9pm-10pm EST, Genres: 1980’s & 1990’s Latin Freestyle

Friday:
Breaks for Breakfast, 7 a.m.–10 a.m. EST, Genre: 1990’s Florida Breaks
‘I Love Freestyle Fridays’ , 8pm-1am EST, Genres: Latin House, Freestyle, Miami Bass

I also have a project just out, and it’s named ‘Dj Slique: The Album’. It’s a compilation of music productions I have put together over the past couple of years alongside MCs, R&B vocalists, and DJs from all over Orlando, Florida. You can check it out on my website here: www.djslique.com.

I would also like to mention that I have been the senior engineer and mixer for the past 22 years now at the industry’s #1 DJ Audio/Video Record Pool at Promo Only. website: www.promoonly.com

Is there anyone you’d like to shout out and/or thank?

Yes! I would like to first off thank God; that’s the man with the master plan! The lovely Chiqa at Riza Marketing for sponsoring my weekly streams: www.rizamarketing.com 

Pete & Jim over at Promo Only Inc. and the entire Promo Only team. Yo Chuck Fresh!! Much love to my entire family. I love you Mom! All my Twitch family!! Team Brisk!!!

And especially Dj Brisk for catching one of my streams and welcoming me to this awesome community of DJs. I would love to hear from all of you 🙂

Give us your links!

www.djslique.com
www.twitch.tv/djslique
www.facebook.com/djslique
www.instagram.com/djslique