Q&A: Palms resident DJ Pauly D

Christopher DeVargas DJ Pauly D, known for his role on MTV's Jersey Shore, kicks off the weekend launch of their stay at Palms Resort and Casino. Friday, June 24, 2011Aida AhmedSaturday, June 25, 2011 | 2 a.m. http://www.lasvegassun.com/videos/2011/jun/25/5276/DJ Pauly D begins his term on Palms.

The Sun sat down with the Palms resident DJ Pauly D and talked about everything from how he got into DJ-scene for his new MTV Show which will be filming in Las Vegas. This is the "Jersey Shore" star had to say:

Las Vegas Sun: how long have you been a DJ?

Pauly D: since I was 14 years old. I had my first real DJ gig.

LVS: how many nights you are performing as a DJ in Rhode Iceland prior to the Jersey Shore?

P: there were six nights a week that I was DJ's ing of Rhode Iceland — all the various lounges and clubs away.

LVS: is it true that there will be a new MTV show that follows you as a DJ, and if so will you be filming at the Palms?

P: Yes, it is very true, and they come to the Palms. Signed, sealed and delivered. MTV signed on it, and I am happy to.

LVS: why do you Palms is the perfect place for you?

P: of course, the show picked up with my DJ career but I had to show them what I could do, and it is always where I wanted to stop. DJ AM was always a mentor to me and he passed away while I was recording season 1 of the Jersey Shore. It was a dream for me to DJ at the Palms at the rain. They gave me a shot to try and they loved it and they gave me a residency.

LVS: what you want to accomplish with this Palms residence permit?

P: just because you're not labeled as a type of DJ. I am not just a dance DJ. I am not just hip-hop DJ. I am open format. I want to be known as the body rocker. When you leave my club, you had a good time and you remember it.

LVS: as your career where you think you are?

P: this is where I want to be. This is where I am happy. Later down the line, I would like to make some producing and working with other artists.

LVS: what is your favorite part of the Palmer?

P: pool! And rain. Rain is crazy!

LVS: how big is your music library and the type of equipment do you use?

P: I stick with vinyl. I art form, so I have always two turntables. I have a computer with Serato. My library is over two terabytes of music right now.

LVS: are you bringing the Jersey Shore fist-pumping music to Las Vegas?

P: I am known to have fist pump in, so I play a lot of dance music. It is hot right now. And I throw in some hip-hop and rock together.

LVS: what are the five songs that you must have in your mix every night?

P: "Beat dat Beat." It is my tracks, I have to play it. "Give Me everything" by Pitbull, Rihanna-what is my name, say ' take control ' of Afrojack, and my second go-that the song is old-school Usher: "Yeah!"