ZVCR radio personality DJ Bertrum has come a long way from house parties and school dances. Host of the 2005-2006 Heineken Green Synergy DJ competition, this Top Gunner is dominating the party scene throughout the
British Virgin Islands
.
Growing up on the East End of Tortola, Birch Lettsome was known amongst his peers as the one who brought the music to the party. Back then he was just into making mix CDs, a hobby that soon jumpstarted his career as a DJ. Bertrum boasts of fresh skills that combine the brand new tunes with the oldies, a style he says was influenced by DJ Commodor. Mixing back and forth between Dancehall, Soca, Hip Hop, R&B and Zouk, he describes his style as party vibes,
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Five years deep in the mix, Bertrum’s determination, drive and disciplined work ethic has earned him the name Top Gunner. On any given weekend you might catch DJ Bertrum hosting or juggling a big event around the BVI, he travels frequently and has made appearances in places like
St. Lucia
, St. Maarten and the
Bahamas
. During the week DJ Bertrum keeps it refreshingly cool with his two hour show Heineken After Party on 106.9FM ZVCR.
Apart from all the travels and success on the radio, DJ Bertrum remains focus; his philosophy is that “making it is progressive; I don’t think I will ever feel like I’ve made it because when you think you’re on top it relaxes you. There is always something you can do better or something new for you to learn.” Bertrum credits his success to his mentor DJ Wiz and all the DJs who came before him, regardless of the recognition they received, since they all played a role in creating current opportunities in the industry today.
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