Today we’d like to introduce you to Nate Cox. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Nathan not only provides music for multiple venues downtown and throughout the Southeast, but also produces his own music, has been named Best DJ of the Upstate 3 years in a row (2017, 2018, 2019), is Furman University’s first Official Athletic DJ (currently for football, men’s and women’s basketball, and volleyball), is a mentor through the SC Children’s Theater working as an advocate of the Bully Prevention Program by speaking/presenting to 6th graders across Greenville County Schools for the past 10+ years, has volunteered as an elementary Lunch Bunch mentor, is currently showcasing his brand to give back called “Long Live”, DJ’s elementary school field days and school carnivals for students who know (and love) him as “Mr. Nate”, all while being a full-time stay-at-home dad to his and his wife’s daughters Lachlyn (3) and Macie (3months).
Nathan gives 100% to everything he does, his name is well-known and respected in the Greenville community because of his love of those around him, his infectious personality, his ability to bring groups of people together, and the example he sets for those around him both young and old. Nathan is constantly working to better himself, strives to outdo himself by setting continuous goals, and shows compassion to those around him. He is involved in the community through everything from DJing weddings, proms, formals, and company parties to mentoring the youth of the community in hopes of creating better lives for them through his teaching and commitment to them.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The road will never be smooth. There will never be enough hours in a day. I constantly struggle with lack of sleep and lack of free time. With this being said, planning ahead is key. Keeping up with family life, school schedules, and appointments all while finding time to be creative and produce new music can sometimes be overwhelming.
During the beginning of my career, my fear was being sent home because I didn’t “bring a big enough crowd.” I was lucky enough to DJ for some great places, like City Tavern, On The Roxx & 21 East, that had everyone’s best interest at heart. Because I have been blessed with so many wonderful opportunities, I am now dedicating my extra time to paying it forward. I now strive to give DJs of all backgrounds the opportunity to play in different venues. However, a challenge that comes with booking talent is the large amount of planning ahead, organization, and managing schedules. It’s all a balancing act.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
One of my main projects of 2022 will be to get my media company up and running.
One task of the company is to provide a creative space for photo/video content of local nightlife.
Another goal is to bring national/international talent to our beautiful city. This will begin with hosting DJs and Electronic Artists.
Part of this company will serve as a booking agency, bridging the gap between venues and talent.
Everyone can also look forward to future DJ Meet Ups hosted by myself, “ya heard!”
These are just a few of the many projects this company will take on. I can’t wait to present it to the public.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
Communication is key. Learning “how to talk to people” is more than half the battle. You don’t always have to be “selling” something. Just be honest, be yourself, and be a good person.
Don’t burn bridges. If you were to burn a literal bridge, how long do you think it would take to rebuild it? This is considering that you don’t get washed away with the current of the river that is flowing under the bridge. This is not to be confused with making another path for yourself. That, however, is encouraged.
If you want to be an artist, don’t compromise your art for money. This is one of the toughest things to learn because a lot of us want to be financially free. We all have a “price” that we’ll step outside of ourselves and make that buck. If you are not consistently raising that price, you will find yourself burned out or unfulfilled. Artists need to express themselves to be happy. Money is not a form of expression, it’s a tool. Use your tools, create your ART and let your work speak for itself
Contact Info:
- Website: https://natecyaheard.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natecyaheard/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natecyaheard
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/natecyaheard
Image Credits
Andrej Suttles
@suttlesolution
@theempowermentcoach
