AUTTY G.

VINYL: Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie, 1972

Residing from the San Fransisco Bay Area, here’s the Q&A with DJ and Human Resource professional, Autty G.

Social Media:

Instagram — @iauttyg

Favorite Genres:

R&B/Funk, House, Rock, Hip-Hop & Jazz

Favorite Record Shop(s):

Vampmusic & OnTheCorner Records

What made you start collecting records?

My twin uncles were DJ’s & my grandmother was a record collector.

What is the first record you’ve bought?

Oh! My God! By Doug E. Fresh

What are the most recent records you’ve added to your record collection?

David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust

What records are you looking to add next?

Recto Verso By Paradis

How many records do you think you have in total without counting?

100 or more

How do you organize your record collection?

By Genre

What is a day of crate digging like?

I bring my portable record player to listen to my selections in case there is no listening station.

How does music make you feel?

Relaxed , Free & Empowered.

How important is music and having records apart of your life?

Essentials to my peace of mind and career as an aspiring Vinyl DJ.

Why do you believe women’s music taste vital?

In my opinion, women are the forerunners of music and art. Like Beyonce said, who run the world? “Girls” !

As a DJ, do you feel it’s important to have a record collection even if you don’t use them for sets?

I think it is very important, because you are able to create sounds and experiences thru “ undiscovered” music that may not have been heard by most people.