DJ Zirk Off The Porch Interview

Interview by Haze   / mike_tall   We recently linked with eh legendary DJ Zirk for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our sit down he talked about what life was like coming up in Orange Mound, the neighborhood getting worse, explains how he got his start with music, the sound in Memphis sounding more like New York when he first started, reveals how he linked with DJ Squeeky, him & Squeeky creating a new dark sound for Memphis, not liking when other artists sampled their music, confronting DJ Paul & Juicy J about stealing their sound, making “Lock’em In Da Trunk” as a diss song towards people who were stealing his sound, Three 6 Mafia sampling the song, a label telling him they would find somebody to make their sound when he turned down a deal, Project Pat using his lyrics, DJ Paul telling him in 2015 that he influenced him, breaks down the creation for “Looking 4 Da Chewin”, explains how 2 Thick was formed, upcoming reunion album, “2 Thick” being one of the most influential songs to ever come out of Memphis, Yo Gotti recently sampling the record, UGK wanting to sign him, reveals he almost got into a fight with Pimp C, having a good relationship with Gangsta Boo & Pimp C, shares his thoughts on DJ Paul’s video he made after Gangsta Boo’s funeral, explains how he fought Skinny Pimp when he first met him, Skinny Pimp having a fallen out with DJ Squeeky, having fans all over the world, upcoming projects, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices