Exclusive Interview: DJ Skeet Skeet And Donnis

Last Thursday night Bloomington was graced with another free show at the Vid with from Scion with a lineup including Bart B More, DJ Gina Turner, DJ Skeet Skeet and Donnis.  I had the opportunity to sit down with Skeet & Donnis before the gig at Greeks Pizza and ask them the really tough questions, the questions that everyone’s been wanting to know, and the question that hopefully made everyone at the table feel socially awkward for at least 5-10 seconds. Let it be known that despite the tremendous amount of talent between these two dudes, they remain grounded and quite hilarious to kick it with. Big ups to them & DJ Gina Turner for stopping in to check out the store. Keep up with them @skeetonmytwitts & @DonnisXDonnis PHNM: What have you guys been working on as far as colaborations and tours? Donnis: I just got off tour with Kidz In The Hall and 88 Keys. As far as colaborations I’m working on the new mixtape. I just finished a mixtape in a week called The Invitation with DJ Infamous and Holiday that’s gonna come out June 1st. The big mixtape will come out June 22nd and we’re doing an EP that same day with OJ Da Juiceman, Estelle, as well as others. Should be dope, we put alotta work into it. Skeet: I’ve been doing a lot of pop production. Me and Pete Wentz have been working on this pop-punk meets rap thing just for fun. I’m also remixing Fall Out Boy’s greatest hits as well as putting out a mix called Tight Jeans and Tall Tees. I also have this artist named Gumshoe its kinda Aaliah 2010 meets calypso stuff. PHNM: What Do You guys have in your pants pockets. Donnis: Money and Receipts Skeet: Hotel Keys, Dope Couture Sticker, Wallet, and a phone PHNM: As far as clothing who are you guys messing with right now? Skeet: RVCA Rooka my sponsor has taken really good care of me and they make really cool shit. Micha in New York is also really cool about DJ and culture. Donnis: For me I’m fucking with a lotta up and coming designers, this kid B. Scott outta LA is super dope. Of course I fuck with 10 Deep they’re my people. As well as new brands like United Taken and Public School they’re both super dope. I fuck with who fucks with me. PHNM: Favorite City You’ve Played Skeet: That’s a tough question, probably Sydney Austrailia. It’s always really fun. Donnis: Probably Oslo Norway, the kids are soo amped up. PHNM: Favorite Remix You’ve Been On Or Favorite Track You’ve Made Skeet: I made this track like two weeks ago which is called Touch Down Celtics its like weird space disco. That new 3OH3 remix is cool because it’s Bmore and horns, they’re my boys. Donnis: Probably this new recording going on the EP it’s called Dream Chaser. We got a good vibe on making that. PHNM: Skeet As far you being an LA dude, Fat Burger or In-And-Out Skeet: I guess In-And-Out. Fat Burger is cool too though, shout-out to E40. PHNM: Coo Coo Roo Or El Poyo Loco Skeet: Coo Coo Roo cause they have a crazy name. PHNM: As far as the next big thing, what do you guys see in the music scene as breaking ground? Skeet: Everything is so confused right now, it’s weird Jay-Z is at Grizzly Bear shows. Donnis: Everything is mixing and crossing genres, it’s hard to say. My favorite Indie rock band right now is The XX. It’s very minimal what they do but it’s dope as fuck. I think it’s going to start coming down to people’s live shows and are they really artists and stars. I think that’s good cause right now there’s a lack of superstars like when we were growing up we got to see like Michael Jackson and Madonna. Now there isn’t really much so it’s always awesome seeing a Lady GaGa or somebody who is out there being super creative doing what they want, not always following trends. PHNM: Who would you like to work with? Skeet: I think it would be cool to do a tune with Joker from the UK, like a straight rap beat. Also, Donnis, I love that rapper from Atlanta, he’s awesome. PHNM: Any closing words? Donnis: Thuglife Skeet: I just dropped my pizza on the table, and I ate the cheese off the table.