triad dj profile
DJ E.SuddDJ handle: “The Golden Child” DJ E.Sudd
What it means: Nice and simple abbreviation of my 1st and last name
Real name: Erik Sudderth
What I play: Hip hop, R&B, reggae, go go (whatever the crowd calls for, it’s
in the archive).
Catch me at: Every Monday at 8 p.m. on the www.the6fm.com, Tuesday
Open Mic at Club Touch, Wednesday at Club Genesis, most Fridays
and Saturdays at JABS Ultra Bar and Sundays at Club Menage. Really
anticipating Oct 31st NCA&T Homecoming night.
Got in the game: I started out on the dual deck CD players in 2004. After
linking up with Waleed Coyote (Othaz Records/102 Jamz) he began inviting
me to the radio station where I watched the DJs and I realized that
what I was doing was not DJing. I purchased a set of Technics 1200s and
began to work on my mixing and scratching.
Why I do it: My whole life I have had the love for music; listening and
making. During my middle school years, I played the guitar and the drums.
In high school (T. Wingate Andrews), I was on the drumline. I have always
loved the club/live music atmosphere, so I figured pursuing a career as a
DJ would be a good idea.
Influences: First and foremost, anyone that has ever doubted me. DJ MC,
course, my listeners.
First pro gig: During my freshmen year of college (2005), I began doing
the warm-up/opening sets for DJ Reflection. In early 2006, I landed my first
official gig at the Venue with crowds of 1500-2000 people every Thursday.
Studio work: I’m in Atlanta in the studio as we speak with P Wonda, Tigo B,
Rise, and Young Ezz working on my upcoming album Frontline. I grabbed
the hottest NC artists and put them on the craziest beats. I’d like to
consider Frontline as North Carolina’s resume to the world.
My technique: Working the crowd with call and response
My Gear: Technics 1200 Turntables, Rane 56 and Serato
Personal playlist: I like to listen to mixtapes put together by other DJs.
I am also a fan of late ’90s music and a lot of local artists like Snoog, Naps
Krew and Yacht Music Group.
Favorite albums: The Game — The Documentary, Dr. Dre — The Chronic
2001, Eminem — Marshall Mathers LP, Nelly — Country Grammar, Big Pun
— Yeah Baby, Ludacris — Back For The First Time, Fabolous — Street Dreams
Booking: 336.689.2460, djesudd@gmail.com, twitter.com/djesudd336
I’d like to add: In addition to being the youngest professional DJ in the
Carolinas, I’ve made two BET “Rap City” Appearances, and you can check
me out on the On My Grind mixtape series. !
