Maroon Life and Times: What are your hobbies?
 
Mikey Paz:  I like to play soccer, and being a DJ is my life.

L & T: How long have you been playing soccer?

Paz: I have been playing soccer since the 10th grade.

L & T: What is something people might not know about you?

Paz: I have seen almost every Disney movie that has come out. The Lion King is my favorite.

L&T: Where can people hear you spin?

Paz:  I have spun at Ampersand and Montrels, and I’m soon going to be moving to a different location.

L & T: How did you get into being a DJ?

Paz: I started at 14 when I got my first set of turntables, and I did my first house party at the age of 16.

L&T:  What kind of music do you like to listen to?

Paz:  I like all music, I like hip hop a lot, I basically like every thing except for country.

L&T: What do you do in your spare time?

Paz:  I spend a lot of time in my room listening to music. I try to look for anything that people can jam to.

L & T: How do you feel when you’re on stage spinning? 

Paz: Better than anyone in the crowd – it’s a good feeling knowing that you can appeal to people by playing their song.

L & T: Are there other places that people can hear your music?

Paz:  I do an on-line radio show at http://www.scratchproradio.com. It’s freestyle – whatever the listener chooses.

Angie Hernandez can be reached at [email protected].