Versatile and well-rounded; 2 words I try to live up to when behind the turntables. As a 12 year “vet”, I hone the skills to rock any crowd, any location, any time.
2007 started out real nice for me. After moving down to Los Angeles from Sacramento, I entered and won the Myspace.com/BPM Magazine “Stylus in the Rough” DJ contest. The prize package included DJing at some of LA’s best parties and opening up for the town’s best DJs, including Z-Trip, Steve Aoki and DJ AM. In addition to the gigs, I claimed a spot on the cover of BPM Magazine’s January issue. Now that 2008 has arrived, my goal is to invade new clubs/lounges and build positive relations with promoters and club owners alike. Below is an abbreviated version of my bio.
Nowadays, everyone is a DJ. Along with this influx comes an increase in disappointing club nights courtesy of the DJ. Let’s face it, most DJs today are human ipod shuffles who lack originality and are simply unknowledgeable about music. And then there are the select few- the few who really know how to control the masses with unparalleled programming and record selection. This is the group I rock for. With an extensive record collection, there’s an uncanniness I try to deliver in each of my sets. Not constricting to a single genre, I try to spread my passion for good music every time I play out.
Born and raised in Merced, California, (best known for frequently appearing on America’s Most Wanted) I started collecting records and DJing with a group of hip hop aficionados in 1996. It wasn’t until September of 1998, while attending college in Sacramento, California, that I got my real start in this DJ thing. From that time forward, I have found myself handling a slew of musical endeavors ranging from promoting and performing at concerts and weekly events, to lecturing and hosting DJ workshops for students in the Sac Unified School District, to co-hosting a weekly radio show (KDVS 90.3 fm), to owning and operating Twelves Wax, Sacramento’s first hip hop record shop. From 1998-2006, I played a major role in and around the Sacramento scene. With this said, some of the most memorable parties and events can be linked to my name.
Recent accomplishments include winning the “Sylus in the Rough” contest (as mentioned above),being selected to represent Sacramento on the Scion sponsored B.E.A.T. tour and joining “The Official” lifestyle brand’s DJ roster alongside A-Trak, DJ Craze, Sinden, DJ Klever and DJ Rafik.
Notable clients I have worked with in the past few years include, Scion, The Sacramento Kings, Red Bull energy drink, Rockstar energery drink, Def Jam Recordings, Myspace.com, BPM Magazine, Adidas, Playboy, NFL, Vitamin Water and Vapors magazine. Current residencies include, Arterra Lounge in San Diego, Free Range in San Diego, Luckystrike in the OC, and Elevate Lounge with DJ Sense in Los Angeles.
Lastly, I feel music is the one form of expression that can break down all barriers andbring people from all walks of life together for one reason, to enjoy life. I believe it is any DJ’s civil duty and responsibility to handle this.