djustinh Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 I guess I have to start this post by clearly stating only my parents and my girlfriend knew about this decision before I made it public to my friends, my promoters, club owners, and you guys.Last night I had the chance to play at Joey's with Anthony Moussa(for the record for those that shit talk, Anthony is a great person with a great attitude, and an extremely friendly person to talk to, so for those that knock his website, leave him alone already. he's nothing short of a class act, and a great guy) I went into Joey's playing with a 100 fever and an upper respiratory infection and my promoter Adam knew that I was sick, but we didnt want to tell anyone becuase I was DIYING to play on a system that wasn't goin to clip out on me, had a real setup and so forth. By 1:30 - 2:00 my fever was scorching and I said to myself holy shit something is wrong, without tellin anyone i took my bags and went home, where on the way home I get a flat tire, and I blacked out. Woke up called my parents, they came and got me. I went to the emergency room with a scorching 104 fever that would not come down. i was just really sick and over exhausted.Well here I am today, and im making the decision to put the cd's and vinyl's away (mostly cd's ) because I can not keep doing this to myself and my health. I love playing music, I love being behind a 32 channel mixing board with sound modules all over and music blaring, attempting to construct elements of sounds together to make a "song." I love watching people dance into the wee hours of the morning(when I used to play in new york nothing will ever come close to how that feels), I love listening to a collaboration of drums and basslines and percussion all meshed to make something spriitual happen on a dance floor, wether it's in Jersey or New York, or anywhere.Let's look at the flipside of being a DJ. As much as it is fun to be behind a mixer and in front of a crowd, the average person does not realize what a DJ must go through in order to be behind that mixer. The average person doesn't realize the stress, the back stabbers, the promotional teams(constantly arguing and competeing), the club owners, the late hours, the drinking or any other stuff he or she decides to do, the running around for music, the building of relationships to get music, the burning of music, the shopping of records, and the list goes on and on and on. And then some of us are full time workers, and going to school fulltime, and then we may have a girlfriend(who has stood by me dearly through everything) that we have to balance out. It's only a matter of time before it catches up to you and your body says enough is enough. I would play on Friday nights until 3 am getting home by 4:30 if I didn't goto Vinyl(which is my own fault) then I would host a show for www.metromixradio.com from 2 to 6pm then shoot down the shore to do lights at Headliners, then Sunday night have to play until 2am at Surf Club, and then be at Watt's Distributors in NYC long island at 9am picking out records. That in itself takes a toll on you week in and week out! That's not including the possible Tuesday or Thursday guest spots here and there. Im just really tired.I'm in the process of balancing out 3 careers, my career/hobby as a DJ, my studies of becoming a therapist(psychology major), and my personal training cert. (AFAA for those that know about training) And it's just really taken a toll on me. Maybe this sounds corny to everyone but it really is hard to balance all of this out. AND IM ONLY 20 YEARS OLD! I have all of this on my plate and im so young and I just need time to re-organize everything.This summer was great for many reasons and bad for particular reasons. It was great because I got to be apart of 2 residencies of 2 major nightclubs that most dj's would love to play at in New Jersey, Sandbar and Surf Club. I also got the privledge to play at some venues in New York that I had never played at before, such as the infamous Centro Fly and Vue for an afterhours party. I miss the city but its taking a beating as we all know. It was bad in particular because I didn't even remotely play to my potential at Sandbar this summer. Why? I could make a 1000 excuses but ill be brutally honest, the booth is extremely extremely obsolete and has equipment that will leave you in tears at the end of the night. The monitors are 8inch speakers, the mixer is over 8 years old, the cd player is a dennon with no loop (the original dennon cd player) and i can cry a river about the booth and why i didnt play so great, but you know what fuck it. I had fun, and for those that knocked me at Sandbar, your right i didnt play so great as I would at something like Metro Lounge or Joeys, or Roxy, or Sound Factory. Thats another stress factor in intself, going to your residency knowing that you cant play your heart out becuae of the equipment, and leaving constantly saying, i coulda fuckin done better. With a place like Metro, you could walk in with your head high and say, i got JBL monitors, 3 turntables, samplers, rotary knob mixers and theres no excuses Justin, if you fuck up, you fuck up! Sandbar is an intimidating place when it comes to the booth. But I still had a blast all summer making best of what we had.Adam and Bill and Sergio and Boodah(Brian1500) and Kareem and my girlfriend(who i love dearly and now witnessed it all with me, i cant thank her enough) have been nothing but kind, caring, and have done everything they could do to look out for me on many different levels and various situations. I'm just really tired, really stressed out, and really going through alot of things that need to be worked out. Once my health starts going down the tubes, thats when I need a couple months off.For my friends on here thank you for all of your support, for the people that will read this and roll their eyes, sorry, to my promoters and boodah and my girlfriend, thank you so much for always being there. im just tired i need a break.p.s. this sunday at Surf Club i will be playing, and i promise to play my heart out to all of you. justinhiggins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy77 Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 justin, good luck with everything and take better care of yourself. yo come back every once in awhile and rock a venue like you used to rock metro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN1500 Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Good luck Justin in whatever you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrycxtacy Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 just, as a good friend, i know ull make teh right decision to do whats best for you... but ill say this once and for all... youll be back!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystify Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardcorekrock Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 we've all been there brother. i myself had to take a three month break last year, it happens... whatever u wanna do i'm here for you.This is the life we chose..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trewguy Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 someone told me a while back that no 1 will look down at you for bettering yourself and thats what your trying to dogood luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcomaxim Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Get some rest. This scene is not going anywhere.Its very true what they say...you could walk away for a month, a year, or even two years.....and you know what, its still the SAME SHIT, just a different day.Take care of the more important things in life.There comes a day when we all must grow up. You may have beat many of us to that point.Sure, you might have the itch once in a while to be involved in a scene that causes you to abuse your body, night after night after night. But where does it get you???i admire you Justin for being more of an adult that most of us.For such a young kid, it sounds like you have a great head on your shoulders.Good Luck and God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrapturex Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Justin,I have heard you play on many occassions and you do a great job....Thanks for some great nights of music!Your right, alot of people talk shit, use people....etc etc....You were honestly one of the first REAL people I met in the industry, especially from a DJ point of view....you have a lot of talent, and I hope to see you back soon..First, take care of yourself, and I wish you the best of everything.Hugs,Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binoys Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Originally posted by marcomaxim Get some rest. This scene is not going anywhere.Its very true what they say...you could walk away for a month, a year, or even two years.....and you know what, its still the SAME SHIT, just a different day.Take care of the more important things in life.There comes a day when we all must grow up. You may have beat many of us to that point.Sure, you might have the itch once in a while to be involved in a scene that causes you to abuse your body, night after night after night. But where does it get you???i admire you Justin for being more of an adult that most of us.For such a young kid, it sounds like you have a great head on your shoulders.Good Luck and God Bless. True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themoo Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 I go through the same shit...Eventually the only thing that slows you down is sickness. That is the reality check. Nightlife is life for some....their days are for sleeping....For others like yourself and I...Nightlife is the time that we should be sleeping. They are hours that age us and abuse us because they are hours that we should be resting, instead we spemd the, drinking and DJing. Eventually time off is a necessity. Justin you played great last night but looked so damn sick.....I was like "how is he playing right now?" You got a lot of heart and at 20 years old are destined for great things. Good luck brotha and I'll be waiting to hear those tracks you're working on.Peace, love, and NJGUIDO.com....hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcomaxim Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Originally posted by themoo [Peace, love, and NJGUIDO.com....hehe LOL:laugh: LOL:laugh: You are to much!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkutlass Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 don't stop, just dj one nite a week...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmikebugout Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 justin,check PM'sMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
origskeemr Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Good Luck Justin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest saleen351 Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 i'm gonna try and say this as respecful as possible, STOP BEING A PUSSY!its the real world and it sucks, get use to it, you think any of us have it any easier?you make it seem like the world is comming down on you, bro, i went to college, held 2 jobs, got my degree, and partied from tuesday threw sunday and you are burned out at age 20, give me a break... toughing up...man the real world is gonna eat you alive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcomaxim Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Originally posted by saleen351 i'm gonna try and say this as respecful as possible, STOP BEING A PUSSY!its the real world and it sucks, get use to it, you think any of us have it any easier?you make it seem like the world is comming down on you, bro, i went to college, held 2 jobs, got my degree, and partied from tuesday threw sunday and you are burned out at age 20, give me a break... toughing up...man the real world is gonna eat you alive... Saleen is very right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trewguy Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Originally posted by saleen351 i'm gonna try and say this as respecful as possible, STOP BEING A PUSSY!its the real world and it sucks, get use to it, you think any of us have it any easier?you make it seem like the world is comming down on you, bro, i went to college, held 2 jobs, got my degree, and partied from tuesday threw sunday and you are burned out at age 20, give me a break... toughing up...man the real world is gonna eat you alive... the fact ofthe matter is you know u made it in life when your happy he isn't happy its wearing him down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djustinh Posted September 5 Author Report Share Posted September 5 Originally posted by saleen351 i'm gonna try and say this as respecful as possible, STOP BEING A PUSSY!its the real world and it sucks, get use to it, you think any of us have it any easier?you make it seem like the world is comming down on you, bro, i went to college, held 2 jobs, got my degree, and partied from tuesday threw sunday and you are burned out at age 20, give me a break... toughing up...man the real world is gonna eat you alive... Then I guess the real world is gonna eat me alive. But for the meantime, i won't be partying tuesday through sunday, because thats not the "real world." Thats a route in life you chose to take. And if you partied Tues through Sun held 2 jobs and got your degree, merry christmas. all power to you. and no, the world isn't coming down on me. far from. but if that's the way you interpret it, so be it btw, after all this time, you still feel the need to make crude remarks toward me. grow up, you have NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED posts on ClubPlanet. Yes, that's the real world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassmafuka Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Originally posted by djustinh Last night I had the chance to play at Joey's with Anthony Moussa(for the record for those that shit talk, Anthony is a great person with a great attitude, and an extremely friendly person to talk to, so for those that knock his website, leave him alone already. he's nothing short of a class act, and a great guy) I agree 100%I have known Anthony basically my whole life. Many people who talk shit about Anthony obvisouly dont know him from a hole in the wall...I give the kid alot of credit other than maintaining a career (a very sucessful career most people would dream to have) he dj's during the week, makes time for his friends, along with keeping up NJGUIDO so all of you guys can see pictures from teh shore... Even all the shit talker go on the site to see the picturesI think it is disturbing to me for all the people that talk shit.. I know how hard it is to do what we do..And Anthony party on the weekend "LIKE A ROCSTAR" I love to see some of you do thatI have a career mon-fri 9-5, I also own a cell phone store which I go to after work mon-fri after 5 along with working full day over there on the weekendnot only that I work in a nightclub 4 days of the week... till late night....I also have to make time for my girlfriend... who has been on my side 100% so I know exactly what Justin, Anthony go through along with many other people on this boardJust my opinion.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardcorekrock Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 Originally posted by saleen351 i'm gonna try and say this as respecful as possible, STOP BEING A PUSSY!its the real world and it sucks, get use to it, you think any of us have it any easier?you make it seem like the world is comming down on you, bro, i went to college, held 2 jobs, got my degree, and partied from tuesday threw sunday and you are burned out at age 20, give me a break... toughing up...man the real world is gonna eat you alive... listen give the kid a break! i hear what your saying i am HARDCORE i go hard and i work 80hrs a week and i go out 7days a week, but this is the life I chose! i don't bitch to anyone. the kids going through some shit let him sort it out..hes just using this as a avenue to vent, which is cool ...just we are here for u ,do wat u goota do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djqwest Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 best of luck kid, you know we've always supported you and your decisions here at metromix. As always if there is anything we can do simply ask. We'll miss you and your skills. Get well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillizzy Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 justin, good luck you'll be back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf2000 Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 just, havent talk 2 u but u know wat good 4 u. wish u well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x?x Posted September 6 Report Share Posted September 6 GOOD LUCK KID.... YOUR YOUNG JUST TAKE A TIME OUT, DECIDE WHAT YOU WANNA DO, AND I GUARENTEE YOU'LL COME BACK STRONGER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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