Hot up fresh this morning is a spankin’ new DJ Spotlight – TuGrips from his show Tom and Lisa. Read on to find out how he fixes up your Friday from 4-6 pm.
DJ name: TuGrips
Show title and time: Tom and Lisa, Fridays from 4-6 pm, Summer 2015
Hometown: Portland, OR
Show genres and/or description: Hip-Hop, Electronic, Alternative
Artists commonly played on show: Death Grips, 2pac, Nas, The xx, Majid Jordan
How long have you been a DJ? 3 weeks.
What made you want to be a DJ?
I love music. It’s a great opportunity get to know some fantastic people as well. I just want to share these memories with the people of Eugene, and KWVA lets us all enjoy something we love, together.
Tell us your favorite moment/memory as a DJ:
Right before my first show I was really nervous. Boob Dylan was on before me and I was like, wtf, she is so good, and then I got even more nervous!
Any influences for your show or as a DJ?
2pac is my biggest influence. My mom painted me a mural of 2pac and Nas on my wall for my 12th birthday. What I loved about 2pac was that he was the most gangsta when he wanted to be, but could also be the voice of a generation for change… Death Grips is the most recent, while 2pac and DG make up a lot of what I listen to daily.
Thanks, TuGrips! If you’re interested in being the next featured DJ of the week, contact music@kwvaradio.org.
