DJ NVS PROVES THAT VERSATILITY IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN THE CLUBS!
Sunday, January 17, 2010 DJ NVS
As time passes and my network within the DJ community spreads and deepens, so too do my relationships with the artists that I have befriended along the way. Our next feature DJ just so happens to be one of these individuals who is more than just a Buzz affiliate, now he is a friend. Perhaps it is NVS’ personality that has enhanced this feeling. According to his profile and bio, this occurrence would seem consistent with what NVS appears to value – loyalty, respect, sincerity and keeping it real! In his Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey, you will see that he has no time for egos and rock star attitudes of new artists.
I actually found it very telling that NVS decided to use the Muppet characters on one of his mixtapes. As much as they stand apart from the crowd and don’t conform to the status quo, NVS like the eccentric Muppet characters, still desires to be an active part of all aspects of his professional community and social network. NVS remains true to himself, just as the characters do. His passion for his medium of self-expression is rich and when you review his bio, it is clear that he has swiftly moved through the majority of industry avenues including: underground, radio, commercial, production, corporate, media to club work. According to his Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey, the best venue that he has worked to date was “NYE 2008(into 2009) at the Dallas Palladium. I had the chance to DJ to a few thousand people.“ NVS has a thirst for understanding in his profession. He also possesses a drive to self-improve his own skill set via observation & pro-active participation. He is constantly seeking out opportunities to connect and learn from other artists within the music industry. Staying on top of his game is not an option for this DJ, it is the only way he spins it.

CROOKLYN CLAN FTD. ARTISTS (NVS) WITH OWNER DJ SIZZAHANDZ AT THE WMC
Yet, what strikes me as a major asset for DJ NVS, is his ability to be versatile. He has developed the maturity and savvy within his style at this point in his career, to be able to read the crowd and make their happiness his objective. “You have to play to the crowd. DJ's who plan sets are playing for themselves. Of course I have songs that I play together often, every DJ does. However, I never plan a whole night.” (DJ NVS Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey) Originally from California, this artist is now pleasing the hawtest dance floors in Dallas and beyond! NVS’ Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey profiles an artist that was influenced by the likes of: “Bad Boy Bill, Richard "Humpty" Vission,Armand Van Helden, Dj Sneak, DJ Enrie and the mid-90’s power mixers” (DJ NVS’ Official Bio). He was inspired by the power of radio and truly had his major career boost via this division of the DJ community. After spinning at local clubs and raves in Oxnard, CA, DJ NVS “then hooked up with the crew at KCSB Santa Barbara and got a bi-weekly spot on a show called, “The Groove” along with various guest spots at Q1047 in Ventura, CA. Shortly after that, he moved to Dallas, TX and hooked up with the DJs from KNON Energy 89.3fm.” (DJ NVS’ Official Bio)
After mastering his radio persona, he followed the call of the club scene. He found the greatest reward of being a DJ was the“feeling I get when I drop a track and the whole place goes crazy. I like knowing I was part of the reason for people having a good time.” (DJ NVS’ Buzz Exclusive DJ Survey) This deep desire to connect with the recipients of his work is consistent with NVS’s personality. He continued to follow his heart, and rounded out his ability to perform live alongside industry respected colleagues: DJ Fishr Pryce, Ingtoo (“Lost Hip-Hop Boys”) and DJ Marvel. In time, NVS’ multi-genre music based style solidified despite his deep passion for House and resulted in him landing coveted residencies at top Dallas night spots such as: Ivy Lounge,Carpe Diem and Dolce Ultra Lounge. Being familiar with the importance of self-promotion after years of working in radio, it wasn’t long before NVS had networked and hyped his name enough to land guest spots at clubs in Dallas, Austin, Little Rock, and Los Angeles. Here again is an example of and testimony to how NVS maintains his relationships within the business. The respect that he demonstrated towards his employers and peers would eventually see him being selected as the opening DJ for industry power players such as:” Dj Z-Trip, Dj P, Dj Craze, Kool Keith, Richard Vission, Bad Boy Bill, Lil Flip, and Dj Klever and most recent, Def Jam recording artist Pittsburgh Slim just to name a few.” (DJ NVS’ Official Bio)
In analyzing the professional profile of DJ NVS, we feel that it illustrates an artist who is definitely a team player and one who has proven himself in a very competitive business. His drive to network and maintain good, symbiotic relationships within the DJ community, has definitely been key to his success. People who meet NVS, including The Buzz team, are drawn to his genuine and motivated nature. Of course some highly effective self-promotion and a keen ear for the freshest vibes, have also been instrumental in NVS’ swift climb up the industry status ladder! This is a dog eat dog biz and an artist is as good as his/her latest mixtape, trax, promotion, gig or alliance. DJ NVS’ years in radio have served him well in shaping his mentality and equipping him with a versatile nature to adapt as the nightlife scene has evolved over the years.In our opinion, NVS is the type of artist who continues to reach upwards for his professional mobility, yet he doesn’t forget to reach backwards at the same time, in order to do his part to give back to the community that nurtured him. Interestingly, he quoted one of his own idols, when asked what type of music he likes to spin, “Well, I'm a House head at heart. I like most genres, but I think Armand Van Helden said it best when he said, "House is my wife, Hip-Hop is my mistress. I love my wife, but still enjoy time with my mistress!" You can’t blame a man for wanting to diversify his style! However, in the end though, DJ NVS is truly devoted to his sole muse…. music. He proves his loyalty daily in how hard he grinds to maintain his professional image not only behind the decks, but from coast to coast and beyond.
We are definitely thrilled to have had this opportunity to shed the limelight on an influential member of the nightlife scene, as well as to showcase a friend who has shown the Buzz much loyalty and support over the years! Please be sure to peep NVS’ social network sites and hit him up if you haven’t done so already!
MySpace.com/djnvs1200
Facebook.com/djnvs
twitter.com/djnvs
Have a listen to his excellent mixtapes available on both Beezo.net and The Buzz. You will also find this Drama Squad, Instinct DJ’s remixes on Crack4DJs.net and DJCity.com!!! Once you become a part of NVS' circle, you will never want to leave!! Keep us in the loop for DJ NVS’ full length Buzz feature, coming soon!
DJ NVS’ OFFICIAL BIO
While most Dallas DJs are conforming to the “southern DJ” stereotype, DJ NVS is setting himself apart from the heard.
DJ NVS & DJ FISHR PRYCE
Originally from Oxnard, CA, DJ NVS got his start spinning local clubs and raves. Then hooked up with the crew at KCSB Santa Barbara and got a bi-weekly spot on a show called “The Groove” along with various guest spots at Q1047 in Ventura, CA. Shortly after he moved to Dallas, TX and hooked up with the DJs from KNON Energy 89.3fm. From there he met DJ Fishr Pryce and Ingtoo, and “Los Hip Hop Guys” was formed.

DJ NVS & DJ MARVEL
Soon after he hooked up with DJ Marvel, and with his unique style of blending multiple genres, quickly started rocking all the hottest clubs all over Dallas. He currently holds residencies at Ivy Lounge and along with DJ Marvel, fellow Instinct DJ crew member, holds down the hottest night at Dallas’ hottest spot, Dolce Ultra Lounge. DJ NVS’ most recent accomplishment was being accepted to be on world famous Crooklyn Clan’s “Crack4Djs.Net”. AND HE’S NOT STOPPING THERE!!!
DJ NVS & DJ CRAZE (THE EARLY YEARS!)
He has also had guest spots at various in Dallas, Austin, Little Rock, and Los Angeles. When DJ NVS is rocking your spot, its sure to be a great night. DJ NVS has also opened for such artists as DJ Z-Trip, DJ P, DJ Craze, Kool Keith, Richard Vission, Bad Boy Bill, Lil Flip, and DJ Klever and most recent, Def Jam recording artist Pittsburgh Slim just to name a few.

Affiliations
2008 Bumsquad DJs (Club All-Stars)
2008 Crooklyn Clan Artist on Crack4djs.net under Instinct DJ’s
2008 Remixer on DJCITY.COM
2008 Official Dallas NYE DJ
2008 Official Dallas Pulse DJ
2008 Dallas Morning News DJ Profile
2007 Best of Dallas DJ
2005 Official Access Dallas DJ
TV/Press
04/08 Young Street Channel 8
03/08 Style Network fashion show feature at Dolce (DJ)
03/08 Dallas Morning news DJ Profile
02/07 Wildest Party Parents on E!
2007 Girls Gone Wild, wildest bar at Purgatory
2006 Latino’s Stand up Video - Play N Skillz
Celebrity Parties/After Parties
Kanye West, Janet Jackson, Will Smith, Michael Jordan, Pitbull, Daddy Yankee, Dion Sanders, Bill Paxton, Ashlee Simpson’s Bday, Jessica Simpson, Pete Wentz, Vida Guerra, Slim Thug, Playboy, Girls Gone Wild, Black Eye’d Peas, Manny Fresh, Magic Johnson, Jada Pinket, Big Black & Bam Bam (Rob & Big), Vern Troyer (Mini Me)
Corporate Events
Ed Hardy, Bombay Sapphire, Moet, Kool Cigarettes, RJ Reynolds Tobacco, Adidas, Complex Magazine, Ciroc Vodka

Radio Experience
1997-1999 Mixer KCSB 99.1 (Santa Barbara)
2001-2003 Mixer - KNON ENERGY 89.3 FM(Dallas)
2003 Guest DJ KKDL 106.7(Dallas)
2008 Guest DJ on Club 94.9(San Francisco) w/ E-Rock
DJ NVS’ BUZZ EXCLUSIVE DJ SURVEY
1. What inspired you to pick your DJ your name?
It started as a joke.. one of my friends would say i was jealous, then it moved to "envious".. and that seemed to stick. so i just shortened it and went with NVS
2. What kind of music do you like to spin?
Well, I'm a house head at heart. i like most genres, but i think Armand Van Helden said it best when he said "House is my wife, Hip_Hop is my mistress. I love my wife, but still enjoy time with my mistress."
3. What and who are some of your major influences (artists, djs, etc.)?
Bad Boy Bill, Richard "Humpty" Vission (He will always be Humpty to me), DJ Enrie, along with all the mid 90s Power Mixers.
4. Biggest reward about being a DJ?
Well, I love the feeling I get when I drop a track and the whole place goes crazy. I like knowing I was part of the reason for people having a good time.
5. Biggest pet peeve about being a DJ?
Well it's between dumb requests and new jack djs who come into the game with a superstar mentality.
6. What is the best party you have ever spun at?
NYE 2008(into 2009) at the Dallas Palladium. I had the chance to dj to a few thousand people.
7. If you could mix at a club or party anywhere, where would it be and with whom?
Ibiza or NY... with some of my old house idols. Armand Van Helden and DJ Sneak
8. In what cities have you spun? Are you a resident DJ at any clubs right now?
I have a residency at Carpe Diem in Dallas. I've DJ'd in a few cities.. LA, Miami, Vegas, Cincinnati, Hollywood, Denver, Portland....
9. What is the hottest club you have ever been to, either as a DJ or a patron?
So far, LAVO, its a really nice club. Plus, I got to go on a night DJ Vice was spinning..

DJ NVS WITH DJ VICE!
10. Do you plan out your sets or do you play to the crowd's reactions?
I never plan sets. I tried doing that and i never seem to stick to it. You have to play to the crowd, dj's who plan sets are playing for themselves. Of course I have songs i play together often, live every dj does, but i never plan a whole night
11. If you could design a club, name three important aspects of it's layout.
First, the booth has to be top of the line equipment and placed where no one would bother the DJ! Second, there has to be a dance floor. Third, plenty of restrooms and bars lol.

12. Techno/Trance or Mash-up/Hip Hop
Can I add my own?... House/Hip Hop lol
13. East Coast or West Coast?
Well I'm originally from CA, so WEST SIDE FOR LIFE!!! haha
14. MAC or PC?
Had you asked me this about 4 years ago, I'd say PC...But now... Mac all the way!!
15. Top favorite 3 tracks of all time.
You Don't Know Me - Armand Van Helden Ft Duane Harden
Runnin - Pharcyde
Candy Rain - Soul4Real
KEEPING THE BEAT REAL WITH DJ NVS!!
FETTY BE WITH DJ NVS THE WMC 2009















