1.How was it growing up in Miami? How were you able to adjust to living in a slower area such as Greensboro?

 Growing up in Miami was an awesome experience; very diverse, fast pace and fun. I lived there all of my life. My parents still live there so that’s where I go home to on breaks and take my friends home with me for spring break. I think Miami is in the top 5 best cities in the world, because there is no place like it. When you are there you can feel the energy and fun in the air. Once I moved to Greensboro I was able to adjust after a while once I got comfortable. The hardest part of my freshman year was not having a car and adjusting to the cold.

 2. You started your own DJ and event/marketing company at the age of 15. What is it called? Have you made any revenue? Describe it to me; this is an amazing thing to start at age 15.

 My company is called JBrown Entertainment. My DJ name is DJ Erratic. I have made a great amount of revenue and also lost revenue. The concept came in high school. DJing run’s in my family. My father, uncle and cousins were DJs. I have always been around music. I have played three different instruments; piano, baritone, and cello. So around the age of 15, I worked at Cold Stone Creamery. I liked it at first because it was my first job, but after a while I hated it. I saw my older cousin running his own sound and lighting Company, and I was interested in DJing so I started learning November 2008. Once I was ready, I started advertising myself around school and got book for my first gig. I did not start throwing parties until later that year. I started off doing my annual birthday party and from the success of that I started charging to DJ at events.

3.What has having your own business taught you?

 Having my own business has taught me how to run a business in a professional way, made me a stronger individual, and not to trust everyone. I really love what I do. 

4.As VPEA, so far homecoming seems to be a hit. Did you have a hand in getting certain artist here due to your many connections?

 Yes! Homecoming sales and feedback has been great so far. None of my connections had a hand in getting any of the artists, but my music knowledge helped. N.C. A&T works with a company called Diamond Life Concerts. Through the president, Tony Williams, we contacted the artist’s agents. We started this process as soon as the survey results were collected in early June.

 5.How does it feel to be VPEA?

It feels awesome to be VPEA. It’s always been a goal of mine to be in this position. I am having a lot of fun. I do not see it as a job or a burden because I am enjoying what I am doing. I remember who I am doing this for; the students of N.C. A&T.

6.Homecoming is coming up pretty fast. Are you excited, stressed, anxious? Describe your emotions towards homecoming now that you are in a position of power?

 I am excited and anxious.  I have known the lineup since about July, so all of that excitement has been building up. I am anxious because we don’t want anything detrimental to happen; for example, a cancellation or an artist getting sick. But things like that are out of your control, so that makes you anxious for it to get here.

7.What’s your major? What do you plan on doing once you graduate?

I am a supply chain management student. It’s a business major. Once I graduate, I plan on working for a fortune 500 company. While I am working keep expanding my entertainment company, I plan to save up my money and eventually become a full-time entrepreneur with real estate development, franchises, investments and anything else I can get my hands on.

8.Anything else you would like to tell the student body?

 I appreciate everyone who voted me into office and believed in me. Also, to always give feedback positive and negative, be patient and understanding.  SGA as a whole is striving to improve and keep raising the bar. We are about the student needs and wants. If it’s feasible we will try our hardest to make it happen. Also to follow @ncat_davissga on Twitter and Instagram, @ghoe14 on Twitter and Instagram and also follow my personal pages at @dj_erratic on Twitter and @djerratic on Instagram.

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• Interview Conducted by Taylor Young, Managing Editor