The Tribune

By ALESHA CADET

Tribune Features Reporter

acadet@tribunemedia.net

MANY people know his name, but very few know his story. It was four years ago while attending university that Sean Ferguson, also known as DJ IGnite, gained the exposed that would launch is career in the world of music.

The nightlife scene gave him inspiration to bring new sounds to the Bahamas and broaden the range of music that was locally available

“I set out on my Journey in 2009, alongside Supa Mario to change this outlook. Like he always stated, ‘dare to be different’, and that I was,” DJ Ignite told Tribune Entertainment.

He said the name DJ Ignite was given to him by a long time high school soccer teammate and friend, Jason Bastian.

The goal was to have an exciting name, he said, but also a very marketable name, leading into the social media era that we live in today.

DJ Ignite said his most memorable DJ experience was being the host DJ for the “Tavistock Cup Golf PGA Golf Tournament“ in Orlando, Florida. Since he started, he has had the opportunity to play in a number of cities in the United States: Atlanta, New York, West Virginia and New Jersey.

“An international crowd is exposed to a wider variety of genres through all types of media, but also there are more cultures, so definitely the exposure and acceptance of music is easy. Where as in the Bahamas, we are more focused on HipHop/R&B, Reggae, and mainstream top 40 music,” said DJ Ignite, speaking about playing for different audiences.

He said Beer Fest 2011 is the biggest local event he has ever played at.

“It was an overwhelming experience to play for the thousands that showed up. The amazing crowd rocked the house,” said DJ Ignite.

When the parties are done and he is away from the nightlife, DJ Ignite said he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and training daily in the Dojo, perfecting the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

“I do not DJ full time. A full time job locally is a necessity, everything and everyone has a season in the nightlife,” said DJ Ignite.

He said when thinking about becoming a DJ, the key is social media and marketing.

“It has taken my DJ career to new heights and new levels. My Facebook page has over 13,000 supporters. My Twitter account recently started with over 2000 supporters,” he said.

He said with international exposure he will soon be an international house hold name.

“Change does not come easily, but in the Bahamas, I would like to see the acceptance of more genres. And definitely a change in the type of parties and venues Bahamians get to choose from to party,” said DJ Ignite.