Carlos Ross, whose stage name is DJ Legend, won the title DJ of the Year at the Music Awards ceremony on Friday, June 27, at the Anguilla Great House. The popular young musician, who performs his entertainment role at various functions throughout Anguilla, was at the Fishermens’ Day celebration, the next day, where music was part of that event.
Standing at some of the display stalls, DJ Legend told The Anguillian why he thought he won the award: “I am a very hardworking DJ,” he said. “I do dj work all over Anguilla. They call me DJ Legend the 264 ‘Representer’ because I represent every artiste and everything about Anguilla. I feel really great because it means that all my hard work, over all the years I have been in music, has finally paid off. I love to do a lot of music entertainment – and all that stuff – and I have accomplished a lot of things.
“I have to say thanks to everybody in Rainbow City, Anguilla, for showing me love and support, and I will continue to work hard. I have much commendation for Starem Promotions [for] allowing everybody to see what the entertainment business is all about.”
DJ Legend stated that his next big project was firmly establishing the band he has now formed – Ecstasy TM. The band will soon perform in St Maarten and St Lucia. Other engagements he has are in St Croix and St Kitts, but before going there he is planning a performance in October, details of which will be announced later.
DJ Legend was with his friend and supporter, Irad Gumbs, one of Anguilla’s respected chefs and owner of Hungry’s Restaurant. “That is where I go and chill out and have my food and drinks,” DJ Legend said about his friend. “He has supported me throughout the years. A lot of Anguillians need to live like how we live. Once a man supports you, you need to support him as well.”
Mr Gumbs commented: “You have to give young people an opportunity to do things in life. The world is changing and today must be the future for tomorrow, so you have to work with the youngsters.”
DJ Legend was also accompanied by “Chucky”, the singer in his band, who joined in commending him for winning the award of DJ of the Year.
