DOING WHAT YOU LOVE
occasionally mixes reggae and pop music. He is also responsible for controlling the mood of the crowds. “I can be playing some music, but if the crowd seems to be getting a little too riled up and is beginning to seem boisterous, that can lead to some violence. So I’ll just change over to something like R&B to bring the energy down a bit.”
Over the years, Shauty has mixed for events with notable artists and guests. One of his favorite memories is DJ’ing and hosting alongside Jim Jones and El Hitta in the summer of 2019. “It was one of the biggest events I’ve done. We were in a huge auditorium, and the crowd was live.” He also noted the Juneteenth celebration from that year to be a memorable event. “It was just awesome watching the crowd and seeing all different kinds of cultures jam to the music.”
GETTING CREATIVE
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Shauty has had to get creative with ways to continue in his passion. Bars, clubs, and event centers are closed to follow health guidelines. But Shauty explored various options and, like many artists, decided to take his talents online. He began playing music for live virtual events on platforms like Zoom and Facebook. To keep an entertaining background, he converted an empty room in his house into a club scene. He purchased and refinished a bar and installed a projector screen. He says the setup gives him the feel of an in-person setting that allows him to better engage in his music. Through his work, Shauty hopes he can provide a positive impact to the people attending his events and watching his work. He has received offers to emcee events but has turned many of them down due to concerns about the size of the parties. “Some people are still wanting to host these large events, but I know that wouldn’t be a good idea because of the pandemic And I want to set that better example.” He also must be mindful of these events because of his work as a hospital employee. “That could affect me at work since I’m a supervisor. So it comes down to me making sure I’m making the right decisions about what events I’m doing.”
Shauty says his love for this work continues to grow and is something he sees himself doing for years to come. “This is something I’d probably do for free, honestly,” he said. “There’s just something about knowing I have a large part in the flow of an event and that I’m really controlling the mood.
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