We had the good fortune of connecting with Raymond T aka RadioRaymondT and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Raymond T, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
From an early age, I developed a huge connection to music. So much in fact (Not showing my age) my older siblings & cousins would play record shop with me as a kid and I would buy vinyl’s with monopoly money, lol. From day one, music has always been an escape for me on some calgon type ish(Again, not showing my age), lol…Growing up, I tried my luck at singing, rapping, etc. Ultimately found my passion in djing and as an on-air personality in radio and media. I’ve always looked as music as being bigger than all of us and in djing and more is my contribution to it.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I’de like to say I am a part of a last generation of personalities that devoted the time and work ethic into the craft of what I do. This is not a shade at the newer generation but through technology and more they have been offered an easier foot in the door. Give anyone a mic today, their phone screen & they have a “Platform” (that word makes me cringe). It is a sign of the times today and a motto I have always lived by is that of adapting & evolving or get left behind. The world of media, music, djing is constantly changing and I do my best to keep my eyes on what’s moving things forward. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way is regardless of what is available to you…you can’t cheat the grind, it will always be in the WORK! YOU HAVE TO PUT THE WORK IN NO MATTER WHAT!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Residing in San Diego…the city is your oyster. I stay in the South Bay and am always more of a fan of a quaint bar with dope vibes rather than the boogie club scene. Any place whether I am DJing or where I can catch up with the homies who are DJing with the right vibes will always be A-1 in my book!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Really all praises to my family. They have always been a driving force in not only my support but my biggest critics. From my wife down to my sons. Without them, all this is meaningless!

Website: https://linktr.ee/RadioRaymondT

Instagram: @RadioRaymondT

Linkedin: @RadioRaymondT

Twitter: @RadioRaymondT

Other: For DJ bookings…rt12gotdjsd@gmail.com & check our crew out at GotDJSD.com

Image Credits
Slacker Radio, LiveXLive, Rolling Loud

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