{"id":11791,"date":"2022-03-21T09:55:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T14:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/?p=11791"},"modified":"2026-01-27T15:49:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T21:49:02","slug":"women-djs-turning-tables-in-the-901","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearememphis.com\/play\/culture\/women-djs-turning-tables-in-the-901\/","title":{"rendered":"Women DJs Turning Tables at Central Station Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: Brianna Smith-Herman<\/span><\/p>\n

The DJ industry has historically been a male-dominant space, but, within recent years, many female DJs and producers have begun to rise within this industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no shortage of women who can hold their own behind the turntables here in Memphis. There are countless impressive female DJs mixing tunes across the city, from seasoned veterans to rising stars. These DJs have performed for some of the city\u2019s biggest festivals, held residencies at some of the most popular clubs, and they\u2019ve assisted and worked with some of the industry\u2019s most successful artists and agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

During Women\u2019s History Month, we are working alongside <\/span>Central Station\u2019s DJ Series<\/span><\/i> by celebrating their DJs: DJ Alpha Whiskey, Kerri Mahoney, and Janet Wilson and jamming out to the mixes they have created to empower us all.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"DJ Alpha Whiskey
\n@djalphawhiskey<\/span><\/a><\/h1>\n

What skills do you think DJs need to be successful?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

In order to be a DJ, you need to have several skills. The most important skill in my opinion is rhythm. If you don\u2019t have rhythm or know how to count beats then you won\u2019t get very far. Another skill you should have is knowing your music or what music to play when you are at events. Lastly, you need to be professional. Playing music is one thing but you have to be on time, have the right equipment, and scan the crowd to make sure they are enjoying what you are playing!<\/span><\/p>\n

What would you say is the most rewarding part of being a DJ?<\/h3>\n

The most rewarding part about being a DJ for me is inspiring other females to follow their dreams. I\u2019ve always wanted to be a DJ but it wasn\u2019t until I saw other female DJs and that inspired me to go after it!<\/span><\/p>\n

How did you become interested in DJing?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve always wanted to be a DJ ever since I was a little girl but it was never the right time for me to learn and really take it seriously until 2016\/2017. I told my good friend Zach Word that I always wanted to be a DJ and he put me in contact with the right people in the city. I started teaching myself how to DJ and the rest is history!<\/span><\/p>\n

If given a choice to play a song you know will make the crowd go crazy, which do you play?<\/h3>\n

It never fails to play Too Short, Blow The Whistle. The crowd always goes wild! It\u2019s a Classic!<\/span><\/p>\n