The UB Video Interview: DJ Mark Da Spot Talks Success, Pandemic and Branson Cognac
DJ Mark Da Spot is known for his scratching skills and ability to create mash-up blends with all types of music including: Hip Hop, Reggae, Rock, R&B, and Pop, he has become known as a “Crowd Mover” and in turn, one of the most sought after DJ’s in town.
Spinning alongside popular celebrities such as Prince, Hugh Hefner, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Kevin Hart, J.Cole, Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill and NBA superstars Michael Jordan & LeBron James. Annually, MDS participates in events for NBA All-Star Weekend, Espys, CIAA, SXSW, Pro-Bowl, Essence Festival, Oscars, BET Weekend to name a few.
Being entrusted as a Tour DJ has also been groundbreaking for MDS. Prince not only hired MDS for his private events, he also brought MDS along for several tour runs.
Being a businessman, DJ Mark Da Spot decided to broaden his portfolio with Top Floor Entertainment, a company he started comprised of other crowd favorite DJs.
Most recently DJ Mark Da Spot became the West Coast Brand Ambassador for Curtis ’50’ Cent Jackson Branson Cognac and Le Chemin du Roi Champagne who also won Gold in San Diego international Wine & Spirits 2020 Challenge.
DJ Mark Da Spot spoke to Tishelle from UB recently about his start in the business, working with Prince and breaking talent such as the late great Nipsey Hussle.
Mark Da Spot also tells us about his ambassador role for Branson Cognac, growing up in the Bronx and shares with us who his influences are.
If that’s not enough, he gets candid about tour life and sends encouraging words to us all, after the year we’ve had.
