May 18, 2023

Name: Chris / something blue
Location: Detroit, MI
Socials: somethingblue313 (IG/SoundCloud)

1. What inspired you to become a dj?

My mom is definitely my biggest inspiration, but I also believe it’s worth mentioning that I come from a musical family and both my uncle and father are DJs, because all of that played some kind of role in my journey. I knew at the age of 6 that I wanted to DJ, but never told anyone for at least 20 years! I feel like it’s mainly because I didn’t really understand that I could (and would) pursue multiple passions in life. I spent so long being the friend everyone borrowed CDs from or passed the aux cord to until I finally started saying aloud that I wanted to DJ and eventually found great opportunities to learn.

2. Describe what it feels like for you when you’re “in the zone” ?

A lot of anxiety, a lot of reminding myself to trust myself. Between my RBF, (Resting B*tch Face) relentless imposter syndrome, and the fact that I still have an irrational fear that whatever equipment I’m DJing on will cut off if I take my eyes off of it, I probably appear to be way more “in the zone” than I ever actually am lol

3. What’s your dream lineup / blunt rotation?

I might be the only stoner without a dream blunt rotation! Covid kind of ruined that for me…. Dream lineup would be K-Hand, DJ Cent, DJ Minx, Stacey Hotwaxx Hale, The AM, Ash Lauryn, DJ Holographic, Whodat, DJ Etta, AK, Blackmoonchild, Auntie Chanel, Sabetye, DJ KRW, Hailey Dukes, Kindle, The Darker Sista, Raquel B, ASL Princess, Huny XO, Jadalareign, Dejy, Theytee, DJ Sapphyre, Rimarkable, Livwutang, DJ Blue Lotus, 888lambchop, Sabre, Eighfe, Milan Atkins, DJ Femi, DJ A-list, DJ Rue, Analog Soul, and every Black Femme DJ I didn’t name here for a three-day festival!!!!

4. Upcoming events/ projects /shows?

Underground and Black at Spot Lite on Sat 05/27, OK Cool at TV Lounge on Sun 05/28

something blue is a powerhouse, detroit gem ( born and raised ) ! + had the bodies moving and heads turning at our September blueprint installment, she digs from her roots and takes us on a journey through detroit electro, ghetto tech, and more and is a sight for sore ears! need we say more, listen for yourself!

1hr of something blue fresh off the press. <3