DJ Bunz Undaunted By Miami Hiccup

He says before the March 25-29 WMC, he has been booked for gigs in Miami, Chicago and New York.  DJ Bunz told Showtime over the weekend that he has managed to raise enough funds for the international DJs' Spin Off Competition and nothing would stop him from attending. The WMC pits the world's best DJs on the same stage.

Last year, the Francistown-based DJ nearly got stranded after he failed to secure accommodation in Florida. He spent 10 days at the airport, thanks to airport employees who helped him survive until he secured a return air ticket. 'I would not call it a problem as such but an adversity that I had to overcome,' argues the DJ, adding that this time around he has arranged everything in advance. He started participating the Miami show four years ago. He stated that he is determined for the coming competition and promise to do better this time. He said he would not quit the competition until he wins the world's best DJ title. Ali Entertainment, the company organising the event, takes care of his trip's expenses this time. His representation at Europe is good news for Botswana. He pointed out that he is glad to be performing with best DJs in the world despite having one hand. 'If you have never gone there, no one would recognise you. DJ Fresh (Motswana DJ based in South Africa) is what he is today because of the WMC,' reckons DJ Bunz. The show gives DJs an opportunity to mingle and make contacts.

He indicated that the show pays handsomely and that is why he is always trying his level best not to miss it. The cheerful DJ Bunz is delighted that the World Music Conference has made him popular. He claims that he has been previously courted with mouth-watering offers to move to Europe but he was not interested. He wants to represent Botswana from here and he is proud to work from his mother's home in Area W. Though Botswana market is not paying enough, DJ Bunz is not contemplating any move from Francistown. But he is not going to confine himself here when it comes to shows and selling his music. He is expected to present his house music debut album, Banzonic Flava First, at the WMC. He said he has compiled the product in such a way that it would suit the international market. The 13-track album is currently in the hands of Small House Records for marketing and distribution. The talented DJ Bunz pointed out that he has involved Small House Records because 'they are experts of marketing and distributing artists' work.' He vows that he wants to exploit the international market. He claims that he has been invited for shows at Span and London respectively. With funds permitting, he would attend.

He says his ambition is to make it big in the music industry. He laments that Botswana does not have a good fan base for house music, which forces him to go international. DJ Bunz is no longer linked to any club here after Club Insomnia changed management recently.