The Triad MUSIC Scene
Triad DJ Profile
Full name: Erik Sudderth
DJ name: DJ E.Sudd
What it means: “[A] nice and simple abbreviation
of my first and last name.”
Playlist: Hip hop, RnB, reggae, go-go “Whatever
the crowd calls for, it’s in the archive.”
Gigs: Mondays at 9 p.m. on the www.
the6fm.com, Tuesdays and Fridays at Club Rain
in Greensboro, Saturdays at Jabs Ultra Bar in
Greensboro
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
was an official button pusher. I then purchased a set of Technics 1200s
and began to work on my mixing and scratching. After graduating high
school in 2005, I was able to spend more time watching the DJs at the
radio station and was also able to go to different clubs and functions to
check out other DJs.”
Influences: “First and foremost, anyone that has ever doubted me.
DJ MC, DJ Skillz, DJ Smoove, every real DJ that is serious about their
work and of 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 1,500-2,000
people every Thursday. It was great promotion.”
Signature technique: Call and response
What you listen to outside of the club: “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
What else: “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.”
Booking: 336.689.2460, djesudd@gmail.com
