We were lucky to catch up with Magge Nunez recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Magge thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. I’m sure there have been days where the challenges of being an artist or creative force you to think about what it would be like to just have a regular job. When’s the last time you felt that way? Did you have any insights from the experience?
First and foremost, I recently quit my job to pursue being a full-time DJ as balancing both roles was becoming extremely exhausting and demanding. For the past two years, I have been balancing a full-time salary role while taking DJ gigs every once a while. Those gigs became more often and increased in demand leading me with two week day residencies and one weekly radio and tv filming slot. Imagine doing all those things and still showing up for your day time that required the same amount of energy or even more. Because of that I made the decision to leave an organization that I have worked for the past five years in pursuit of this new role and path that I have been so fortunate to be chosen by.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I got into Djing as a hobby during the pandemic. Like many, I was watching the news a lot, and during one of those sessions it was said that the best way to manage your mental health is to workout and have a creative outlet. Happens to be that during that time I saw a Youtube video that mentioned how to learn how to DJ with X amount of money, and so I decided to hop on this journey. I took a gig at the local school I was working at, posted a video of that interaction, and quickly things started blowing up. I got a wedding after, got my first market, and quickly got my first residency. I am extremely fortunate enough to say that I’ve had the experience to DJ at many events, I have done weddings, private parties, merch launches, brand events, clubs, and now radio and TV. I am known for my Latin vibes which means there is a Latin feel to my set without literally being all latin music. I focus a lot on mash ups and edits that take the experience to whole nother level. I think what sets me apart from other DJ’s is that I come from a community advocacy background and use those lenses to find ways to uplift marginalized communities through music and curating events. My goal is to empower and create spaces for queer women of color and feel represented in such a male dominated field. I am extremely proud of the many accomplishments I have gotten to experience with my very few years DJing. I have done SXSW, worked with major brands like Modelo and Buchanan’s, and now I am fortunate enough to DJ at Boiler room, but most importantly I am so excited to have a platform to represent my communities. I am extremely proud of being Salvadoran, queer, a woman, and being able to use this platform to elevate those communities.
: Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
Since day one, I am on a mission for queer woman empowerment, I do that through my mixes, my collaborations with brands, and by curating safe spaces for women to enjoy. My goal is being able to give back to a community that should get the resources to thrive in this society.
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
I think going forward to help creatives out is paving the way for new generations, and being able to supply them with knowledge and skills we have. Providing those essential networks is pivotal to the movement as well.
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