Hazeus/HAZER

?Age: Older than 25
Affiliations: Partz Unknown, B.M.P, Rydim Ryderz, A.M.7, Satellite, Vics N Haze
Contact: Satellite Records
Spin schedule: Every Wed. Plush, every Thurs. at MJQ, random parties
How long have you been in Atlanta? Too long
What’s your current top five?
1. Alpha Omega — “Back to the Future”
2. Dylan — “Dominion”
3. Vertigo — “Drained”
4. Total Science — “Jazz-Note-III”
5. Phat Cat — “Don’t Nobody Care About Us”
What’s your all-time top five?
1. Babe Ruth — “Mexican”
2. Prince — “Starfish & Coffee”
3. 4 Hero — Parallel Universe EP
4. Gary Numan — Dance LP
5. Cocteau Twins — “Sugar Hiccup”
Who are some of your major influences as a DJ? Why?
The lack of hearing what I wanted when I was out and my sister Hilarie.
What artists do you most admire? Why?
Nobody, I guess.
What qualities do you think make for a successful DJ?
A DJ that does not paint himself into a corner. Always be open to shifting gears and going into a new direction.
Do you have any pet peeves as a DJ?
Promoters that can’t promote or pay up and DJs that don’t appreciate other styles especially within the same genre. And audiences that don’t want to hear anything else but the same old thing.
Where do you see the DJ scene headed?
A lot of up and comers, but not enough contenders.
What do you like about the Atlanta scene?
That there’s always room.
What do you think the Atlanta scene needs?
Commitment — a lot of people I know stopped going out because its not the same crowd.
Where do you see the Atlanta scene headed?
For a big surprise.