Will Have An Asahi

With a decade’s worth of experience under his belt as a DJ, producer, label owner and radio show host, Andy J aka Sgt Slick has earned the respect of the industry, including an ARIA win.

Running a record label makes you realise...That you’d much rather be sitting in a studio than behind a desk.

When Andy J and Sgt Slick cross paths in the club, the result is... Probably like the scene from ‘Fight Club’ where Edward Norton is having a fist fight with himself.

My ‘98 ARIA for Best Dance Release resides... In a box. I just moved and haven’t unpacked it yet.

DJing at events like Melbourne Fashion Week and the Australian Grand Prix... Is not as much fun as playing at a club or festival.

In 2011 my musical influences are... My friends and production allies. There’s some serious bigness coming from producers down here at the moment.

Over the years my DJing style has always... Been about the 2 Es: Entertainment then Education.

I find the best way to handle so many DJ monikers is to... Ditch them! It’s Sgt Slick all the way from now on.

Working with the guys at Vicious is always... Harmonious… except when you face John Course on the squash court, where it can get violent.

Sgt Slick’s advice for fame-seeking DJs... Fame comes after acclaim.

Before playing a set, I usually... Make bootlegs, re-edits, and drink Asahi’s.

Sgt Slick plays Vanity Nightclub, Surfers Paradise, February 25.