Artist, dj, model, and badass Playboy bunny (among many other things), Tamara Sky is quite the multi-tasking phenomenon. The temptress/musician from Los Angeles by way of Miami and Puerto Rico has indeed a vast array of skills and one of them happens to be mastering the use of Official.fm tools. There was no way we could resist calling her for a little interview.

Official.fm tools, social media, vinyls, wild parties, zombies, and horror movies, she covers it all…and more. You know what they say: sky’s the limit!

Super dj, model, brand, temptress – who are you Tamara Sky?

I’m a vampire robot with amazing ninja powers who is also a zombie with flesh eating sex-demon alter ego from the Planet of Terror. >:)

Puerto Rico, Miami, Los Angeles, world tours and international rendez-vous, you’re kind of a big deal. What’s a typical day in your magical life?

Well, I just moved to LA, so I’m still romanticizing the city and being a local tourist: riding my bike around Hollywood and hiking a lot. Other than that most days are nothing like the last. Today I’m in Atlanta, shopping for a Lydie Deetz costume to dj at a “Beetlejuice” themed party. Besides that me and my crew at The Overthrow expanded our offices from Miami to LA and have been plotting taking over with our newest party project called Lil Death which was unveiled two weeks ago. This Sunday at the party we are doing a murder just like we did during our Black Sunday Parties in Miami.

You’ve been making the best of Official.fm tools: branded players superbly integrated on your website, branded profile page and so on…What makes you happy at Official.fm?

I love how easy on the eye the player looks, especially when it’s embedded on other websites. It’s simple and clean. I’m super picky about my brand aesthetic, so it’s great how I can customize my player and homepage with the pro account.

What other tools would you like to see pop up on Official.fm?

Firstly, a mobile app please! Also a plugin for my website (perhaps one like the footer on your site). As a bonus request: for it to be more integrated with RootMusic for Facebook.

You’re quite the social media expert, always active on Twitter and Facebook – do you think it’s a must for artists nowadays?

I think social media is crucial for most business today, particularly artists. It’s the direct connection between myself and my fans…and also my contemporaries. Sometimes I think its a little creepy, but I love being able to engage with my fans anywhere in the world at any time. It’s also a fact that promoters, clubs, sponsors, etc. judge your value by your network.

Good old internet has changed the world and will undoubtedly continue playing a central role in shaping it – how did it change you?

Ah yes, the internet is my frenemy. It definitely makes things more accessible…and makes me work harder to rise above the over-saturation. I do have a good team behind me (Overthrow), and we focus on a lot on multimedia projects, integrating art and music. I think it’s important these days for music to have a visual element to it. I also love that I can easily pick up new hobbies thanks to Youtube/Vimeo. So far I’ve DIY’d the guitar, nunchucks and some music production using Logic Pro.

By the way, do you still use/buy vinyls, cds, cassette tapes or any physical support?
Do you see vinyl surviving the times?

I was all vinyl the first 3 years I started djing. Ever since I switched to Serato, I haven’t been buying vinyl unless I stumble upon a gem. I see vinyl surviving as a hobby, but not professionally. I respect people like Jack White that invest their time and money into preserving vinyl culture, and making it fun to buy.

You’ve worked with brands, magazines, you’ve deejayed for Donald Trump’s birthday, you go from underground parties to high class vip stuff…is diversifying the formula to make it as an artist these days?

I can’t speak for all djs, but it fits my personality. I love high fashion and djing for high profile events. It’s been my goal as a dj to work alongside highly respected peers, but as an artist my passion for music stems from emerging artists. When I dj more indie/electronic parties, I get the opportunity to introduce new music to open ears.

What’s your advice to all the talented dj ladies out there trying to make it?

Being a LEGIT female dj is no easy task. First of all the term “DJ” should be given, not self proclaimed. If you want to go into this business because you want to be cool and need attention, then please don’t do it (it makes the rest of us look bad). If you’re really passionate about it, then practice everyday with a pro until your back and hands hurt, and when you’re ready, get some gigs and see what happens. Once you’re ready, don’t be afraid to show the world how badass your are…and smile at all the naysayers

I’ve heard clips of Videodrome and other movies on your tapes, I’ve seen pics of you holding chainsaws, I’ve heard you drink cobra blood…horror movie fan?

Indubitably! I love blood, guts, fear, nudity and humor which are all in horror movies. The more cerebral and mind-bending they are the better! I could watch all this while I eat! Lol! Lately I’ve been watching Asian Horror every week on Netflix.

5 must-see horror movies then?

The Braindead aka Dead Alive
I Saw The Devil
Hellraiser
Zombieland
The Shining
Bonus: 13 Ghosts , because all the ghosts were terrifyingly awesome!

How do you “consume” your movies nowadays? Have you completely switched to online action? Or do you still go to the video store?

I don’t watch TV so I recently got hooked on Netflix. Since then, I’ve been finding the weirdest foreign movies that I wouldn’t have found otherwise. Last time I went to a video store was about 2 years ago. I do miss a good indie video store, much like record shops. Matter of fact, there is one in East Atlanta called Videodrome!

You’re known as “one of the most badass Playboy bunnies to ever enter the mansion”. That could be turned into a movie, no?

As long as I curate the soundtrack!

This one’s going out to?

Shout out to my best friend/bf Caleb Gauge for being so awesome. All Hail The Overthrow! I love you Mom & Dad!

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