128DJ'S Exclusive Interview's - Ryan "DJ Red" McKay

Another exclusive with one of Houston's finest producer and dj around at the moment, Dj Red!

DJ or producer?
Both

How old were you when you got your first gig?
18

Which venues have you played at and which is your favourite?
Crobar - NYC (rest in peace)
Lizard Lounge - Dallas
Rich's - Houston
Stereo Live - Houston
The Church - Denver

Where can we catch you spinning at the minute?
Residencies

* Rich’s www.richsnightlife.com
* Blue Label www.bluelabellounge.com
* Reign www.reignlounge.com
* Vintage www.vintageloungehouston.com
* Davenport www.thedavenportlounge.com
* Tabu - Las Vegas

Up to now, what is your greatest achievement DJ wise?
Making the Beatport top 10 and having a track i produced on Pete Tongs Essential Mix.
Awards:

* Vinyl Beats Best Live Set 2004
* Barstool Magazine (Top 6 Djs in Houston) 2006
* Houston Press (Best Dj nominee 2005)
* Houston Press Best House Dj 2006
* Houston Press Best Dj (overall) 2006
* Houston Press Best Dj 2007
* Houston Press Best Dj 2008
* Houston Press Best Producer 2010

When Djing, what sets you apart from you from the rest?
I have a ton of energy in my sets... I'm always mixing, sampling, working my fx units or jumping like a crazy person. I can't just sit still and let tracks play out for 5 mins a clip.

What styles of music do you play and which is your favorite?
House, Electro, and Tech

Top 5 tracks of the moment?
Scotty Boy and Red - Discoteka 2010
Tenderlions - Loose Strings
Aniki - Feel Good
Mixin Marc & Lex Da Funk - Percolator
Serafin - Whut (Scotty Boy and Red Remix)

If you could co-produce with anyone, who would it be and why?
Sander Klienberg, his work blows me away. I would love to learn from him.

Who are your main musical influences?
Adam Freeland, Daft Punk, Rage Against the Machine, Mix Master Mike, and Sander Klienberg.

What advice could you give to up and coming DJ's / producers wanting to get there name out there?
Its all about networking. No one will book you if you they don't know you or don't like you.

Your shout to 128 or any1 reading this?
Check out my new track with Scotty Boy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UkFsy-6xDY

Respect from 128 going to Dj Red for taking the time to do this. Why not check out his tracks on beatport HERE, any comments welcome. Much love