10 Questions with ... DJ E-Man

BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:

Started as a DJ at age 13.What was a hobby turned business turned career.

1. What got you into radio?

It was the mixing I heard on the air on Power 106 back in the days. I really wanted to mix on the air. I dropped off a mix demo up at their studios to the Baka Boyz, who were on the air at the time. They hit me up 90 minutes later and invited me back to guest DJ on their "Friday Nite Flavas" show. From there, I did a few mix auditions on air, then was hired as a Powermixer. I then learned a lot and worked my way up the ladder to what I'm doing now: Assistant Program Director and Music Director for Power 106 and 93.5 KDAY... and still mix live every morning on the Cruz Show!

2. What did you dream of becoming when you were a kid?

A Firefighter or something with airplanes...I LOVE airplanes :)

3. Who are/were some of your radio mentors?

I've learned a lot from many people. Rick Cummings and Jimmy Steal have been great mentors over the years.

4. Aren't your brothers in broadcasting and music? Yes!

I have two brothers: DJ Virman from the group Far East Movement (Like a G6, Rocketeer, etc) and Mikee Mike who currently programs for DASH radio, which prior to that, programmed in Phoenix

5. Can you tell me a little about the Power 106 All-Stars Basketball program?

The Power 106 "All-Stars" Basketball Games are our community service program that helps high schools raise funds for their needs. 100% of the ticket sales/entry fees from the game goes towards the school/school organization/team for their needs. From August through June of the school year (Thursdays of each week, sometimes Tuesdays), the Power 106 All-Stars go to various high schools throughout southern California and play each school's "all-star" team, which can consist of staff, alumni, students, or whom they choose to play. The Power 106 All-Stars team consists of Power 106 DJs/staff as well as various celebrity actors, athletes, music artists, social media stars, etc. We've had many artists such as Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, and J. Cole who have played and participated.

6. If you weren't in radio, what do you think you'd be doing professionally?

Music management

7. What do you like to do in spare time you have?

Definitely spending time with my family!!! The uniqueness of my job and the things I'm involved with allows me to experience many things with them. DJing at Disneyland and The Power 106 BBall games are great examples of that! I also love to play poker, basketball, and fishing!

8. If you could be on any TV reality show or game show, which would you want to be on?

Game show wise: Family Feud...Reality TV show...The Four or The Voice...as a judge...HA!

9. Any advice for young programmers getting started in programming?

Simple...Know your audience and Adapt to Change

10. Which record promotion executive have you probably known and worked with the longest?

Wow...there are so many...I will say one of the first ones I've met and worked with is Brian Samson...and this was before I got into radio...wait...was he even ever an executive? LOLOL

If you had to eat one type of meal every day for a month, what would it be?

Japanese Food by far...and I'm Filipino...LOL. Actually, I really love Japanese Food...noodles, sushi, etc...and sake :)

ABC's Bachelor In Paradise has a radio personality as a bartender. Don't you think they need a DJ? Which Power 106 mixer should they bring on to be the Bachelor In Paradise DJ?

They definitely need a DJ on the show. I'd say JustinCredible would be great for Bachelor in Paradise...it'll be a party 24-7 there!!!