Eric Sean
Interview
text and photo by: Frankie Leal

Eric Sean has hustled his way to a juicy career that has seen him dj and work alongside 3 Six Mafia and Baby Bash to name a few. His career is a perfect example of the American Dream. You can achieve anything if you want it bad enough. Celebrity Detour caught up with Eric to take us back to his hometown of Modesto, CA where it all began. Read what he's doing now and where he's going next. This interview is a true inspirational story that even inspired me. Thanks Eric.

How did you get into Djing?
In High School (Modesto High School) I used to dance in a Mobile DJ Group called "Central Unit" I would mess aroundwith the Turntables..

Who were your biggest dj influences growing up?
Growing up Ide say the 2 dj's that were in my group, Adrian (Mixing Baby) & Alvin (DJ 9T9) I'de also have to say King Tech from Sway and Tech. I used to listen to him on KMEL back in the day..

Before you launched your career.
What type of jobs did you have?
Man, I did it all...from selling vacuums, to McDonalds, Taco Bell, an Usher at a Movie theatre, Frito Lay, Bronco Winery, you name it I did it.. Even some selling of certain substances that dont need to be mentioned, lets say I was a street pharmacy worker, haha. I was always after money.

How did your career begin?
Like i said earlier I was in a dj group called "Central Unit" would try to dj..but was better at mc'ing and dancing..stopped dancing to be a rapper, then my song was aired on KUOP and was invited back to host every Sunday night. from there Radio took over my life, and djiing came with it...

What radio stations have you worked for?
So many different cities...Started in Stockton at KUOP (college radio), went to Stockton Ca. (KWNN_KWIN), Then Merced, Ca. (KHTN), Fresno, Ca. (KBOS), Reno, NV. (KWYL), San Luis Obispo, Ca. (KWWV) as Morning Show/Program director, Los Angeles, Ca.(KDAY), as Asst. Program Director/Music Director/Middays, Santa Maria, Ca. (KPAT) Where I was the Program/Music Director at the Station.... Operations Manager on (KISV) Hot 94.1 ...and (KEBT) The New 96.9 "The Beat" in Bakersfield, CA. My last gig, I programmed KPWT/Power 106.7 in San Antonio, TX.

Did you expect to be where you are today?
I always wished it, but growing up on the West Side of Modesto, I didnt think it would happen. I definitely feel blessed to be where I am, but I still feel like I need to accomplish ALOT more.. Anything is possible!

How has technology in dj equipment changed from when you started?
YES! for djing we used to carry like 6 milk crates to every gig, now you just need your laptop. Even in radio it changed..We used to used carts for music, then cds, now its all digital. I remember in radio having to edit my phone calls with a reel to reel, now they use computer programs.. Amazing what technology has produced!

When people make it big. People often say: "Oh, He/She got lucky".
Do you believe in luck? Did you get lucky?
Sometimes its true for kids that made it big cause theyre parents, say like P Diddys kids doing something, or like Rev Run from Run DMC giving his kids a realtiy show, but check my resume, I worked hard to be where I am!

What goals are you trying to accomplish right now?
Right now I am really trying to make a name for my Record Label/Company. It is called RadioHeadz Music Group. With that I manage an artist named Tino Cochino, look him up at www.tinocochino.com also I myself have been very busy on the road with Three 6 Mafia as the Road Manager and DJ. You can see some of the behind the scene videos on www.youtube.com/iamericsean also visit me on www.myspace.com/iamericsean and follow me on www.twitter.com/iamericsean

What do you like best about being a dj?
The traveling and meeting new people across the world. It feels good to feel the energy from the crowd when I'm behind the booth.

What do you like least about being a dj?
Honestly it doesn't have anything bad about it.. Music is commomn to everyone and if I can make them listen, what can be bad about that?

Have you ever been celebrity star stuck. If so, by who?
I meet so many different musicians, that i dont get star struck from them. But when I met Hulk Hogan I was trippin because I grew up watching him, and the only other time I felt that was at the Playboy Mansion shaking Hugh Hefners hand.

What event has been your most memorable moment yet?
Going to the Playboy Mansion for the first time djing for Three 6 Mafia. It was a Mid Sumer Nights party... Whatever you can imagine it is like there, times that by like 50... Unbelievable time.. I was on a natural high for like a week. I've bben there 7 times since but the first is always the best...

Where are you living now? What are you doing today/current projects?
I am living in Burbank, Ca. My projects are being succesful with Three 6 Mafia, and making my new artist Tino Cochino a succesful artist as well!

10 years from now what will Eric Sean be doing?
Continue the success of RadioHeadz Music Group.. I want to own my own building and I want it to be a one stop shop for artists.. From Artist Management/Consulting, to a recording studio, even in house video production. Anything needed for success we will help you with.

Is there a secret to success? What advice would you give to a young dj?
If I knew the secret to success, I'de be as rich as Jay Z, haha. I think everyone has a different idea what success is. The only advice I can give is dont let no one make you feel you cant follow dreams. Dont just settle for stuff, go out of your comfort zone and visit different cities to listen to the different types of music peple like. If your a DJ learn the crowd, EVERY type of crowd.