In the Spotlight: JAMMIN JOHNNY
2.2002

Name: Jammin Johnny Caride
Age: 35 yrs old...but who is counting
DJing: 17 yrs
Music/genre: Love my Freestyle, Dance and Old School
Additional Comments: Dont get me wrong.. I love the hip hop and trance along with the new styles of music like drum and bass.
Email: powerdjs@aol.com | jamminjohnny@power96.com
Visit Jammin Johnny at: www.thepartyplayersdjs.com

Don't forget to check out Jammin Johnny on Power 96 www.power96.com on Fridays from 12noon to 1pm, Saturdays from 12noon to 2pm and Sunday School from 8am to 10am.

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Q - If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, how would you do it?
A - Just 3 words? Damn.. well here goes..... friendly, caring and honest.

Q - What is your best quality?
A - Always wanting to help others achieve their goals

Q - How did you get involved in the Music business?
A - Father was a musician and when I was in High School my best friend always picked up the good looking chicks just being the DJ at all the High School parties. I am a sucker for good looking women. Probably tells you why I am not married YET.

Q - In your opinion, what makes you stand out from other in your field?
A - The desire to be the best and always looking to make others better. I love teaching my talent to those who want to learn. I always say to my guys if you want to be the best you got to believe in your heart you are the best. Its that attitude that although others in my field think is "cocky" makes us do well in business. People want to hire Experience and Quality. If you show them you dont know something they will never hire you.

Q - Who do you look up to for inspiration, either for music or in your personal life?
A - God and my family are my only inspirations. I dont want to be like no one else. I want to be ME.

Q - What projects are you currently involved with?
A - The my closest friends, Jammin Johnny is the busiest guy in town. Musically, I am always involved with different artists, such as JOHNNY O. Mr Fantasy Girl himself. Al Perez from Erotic Exotic and other MAJOR projects I cant really talk about. But mostly my life, my heart and energy goes to POWER 96 and my Company The Party Players Djs. I just recently finished my first CD, The Power 96 Freestyle Flashback CD. Available now at all Specs and FYE stores.

Q - What inspires you?
A - Someone telling me I am not good enough to do something, when I know in my heart I am. It keeps me on my toes to strive for excellence.

Q - What is your favorite food?
A - PIZZA and Cuban Food

Q - What do you do for fun?
A - Bowling professionally on Tuesday nights. Playing with my new Playstation 2 madden 2002 game, playing my son "Brownie", mah poodle. Love my sports too. especially MY St.Louis Rams and Los Angeles Lakers.

Q - What do you like most about Miami?
A - The weather, the women and the fast paced lifestyle.

Q - What do you hate most about Miami?
A - HYPOCRITES.. especially those who cant stand in your face and tell you what they love to say behind my back. Playa-haters are those who are constantly envious of my success.

Q - What kind of kid were you growing up?
A - Mama's Boy. Lived in a very morally correct and strict household. My parents were strict as hell and basically I was a square. It was school, chores and homework for me. But I am grateful to my parents disipline and support because in today's society it is something most kids lack.

Q - Is there anything about you people don't know that may surprise them?
A - Probably my love for Bowling.

Q - Do you have any hidden talents?
A - I know how to clean my house and keep it tidy.

Q - Growing up, what did you think you'd become?
A - Some sort of Lawyer or weirdo.

Q - What advice would you give someone interested in your field?
A - Dont get in it. LOL. Actually, if you love music and dealing with people, then this job is for you. You must have patience and just do your own thing. Your own style. Dont imitate, CREATE. And most of all dont worry about your competition, worry about what you gotta do to be the best.

Last words: People can visit me www.thepartyplayersdjs.com or check out my shows on Power 96 www.power96.com. My shows are Fridays from 12noon to 1pm, Saturdays from 12noon to 2pm and Sunday School from 8am to 10am.

'Power 96 Freestyle Flashback CD' available now at all Specs and FYE stores.

Email Address: You can always email Jammin Johnny at powerdjs@aol.com or jamminjohnny@power96.com