Martin "DJ Paradise" Santiago

01/25/2025

Happy birthday to my brother Willie Valentin II ... Here's an old edit medley I did in the early 2000s of his songs, with some bloopers at the end, lol.
Ahhhh, the good ole days!!! See you guys soon.
Nyasia Naya Nyasia Santiago

Had some fun putting together this mix for my brother, Willie Valentin, in 2003. Although I've been mixing since I was 13, I only started editing in early 20...

11/19/2024

The most beautiful sunsets with my rock, Nyasia

11/19/2024

What a great night! Naya Nyasia Santiago Nyasia

The Queen Nyasia and The super voicestress lydia Love
Together with the New HOT STUD of Freestyle
Stevie B In Rio Brasil

10/25/2024

Wanted to share this set mixed by the legendary CHRIS BARBOSA that he posted on Soundcloud in 2013. I've must have heard this ateast 20 times, and it is flawless! Yes, he was a DJ also. What couldnt he do? Music will miss this giant talent. RIP. # # # Nyasia Naya Nyasia Santiago # # # #

Me mixing some of my productions and other jams I liked

10/23/2024

A bit late, but please bear with me on a special story I'd like to share regarding the legendary, Chris Barbosa and the "original" Freestyle File.

While in Colombia this past weekend with Nyasia, reading about someone, we humbly consider a friend pass away, filled us with emotions. Naya made sure to mention the loss of this legend and dedicated her show in his honor...

Besides being an ultimate fan for his major contribution to music, we've never met a more kinder and humble person EVER. We've crossed paths at shows either with the original File or with Naya and was always such a joy to talk with.

In May 2005, I received an email that really just blew us away. He wrote something along the lines of: "He read that *The Freestyle File Radio Show was coming to an end. That the show was impacting for showcasing live mixes, edits, chatroom, and artist interviews. He asked if we would allow him to be the last guest for the final show, that he wanted to be a part of something he thought was an important part of the genre. "...
First of all, knowing that this LEGEND knew about the show from the beginning was mind-boggling.
I had to reread that email more than a few times.

So, on June 18, 2005, Chris Barbosa took the subway to Brooklyn and hosted a 6 hour LIVE with myself, Dayer, and Nyasia... We interviewed him, and I mixed all his tracks live while he sat in front of the computer and interacted with the fans in the chatroom. We (nervously) debuted an edit mix of "On the Upside" by Xena and gave nothing but praise. We spoke on and off air, telling amazing and funny stories. It was one of the best days I e ever had personally. It was an honor to have him on the show, to say the least, and will NEVER forget that show.

This picture was taken that night in Brooklyn and signed a blank CD for me. We will never forget his kindness, humbleness, and amazing stories about how he made certain tracks.

To a TRUE LEGEND, who will always be known for the start of a sound that can never be duplicated. The music industry suffered a major loss for sure.

Our condolences to his family.
Chris Barbosa, you will be truly missed...

This is the edit mix for "On the Upside" by Xena
DJ Paradise & Dayer dedicated to Chris Barbosa.
https://on.soundcloud.com/98WoS

*Let me add that I am referring to the Original Freestyle File Radio Show and not to be confused with a show that has been using the same name the past 2 years.

1998 - 2000 Freestyle File Radio 91.3 FM WBNY
2000 - 2004 The Freestyle File w/Orig Crew
2004 - 2006 The Freestyle File w/Nyasia

Martin "DJ Paradise" Santiago Nyasia
Naya Nyasia Santiago

09/28/2024

Don't post too much anymore (my way of keeping out of the FB sh*t), so just passing through to say what's up.... Here in Key West with my Naya and the girls, daughter Kel and Jay, for the Keys Freestyle Festival with Nyasia , Company B, Mia, Frank Lord's, Pete DOS and others. It's all happening tonight 9/28. It's been a hectic year with a very busy next 3 months, blessed...
Naya Nyasia Santiago Jay Jay Delmundo Louie C Rock Pete Othman

08/17/2024

So proud of this project finally coming to light. Super proud of those involved Willie Valentin II, Michael Bertot, Synthia Figueroa, Lily Rose, Juliana Lee and ofcourse, my one and only, Nyasia ...

05/27/2024

Nyasia vinyl available now !!!

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05/12/2024

One...

All the struggle, hard work, sweat and tears cannot be summed up in just One day, it's impossible. There is not One word at all to express the love I have for you, but I know for sure you know and that One thing will be forever.

Till the Fade from day One. Happy Mothers Day...
Hope you enjoy your show gift in June 🎶

Special Happy Mothers Day to my mama, Sonia Elsie who does so much for me and this family.
To my nieces, sisters and extended family. Love you guys 💙

01/24/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Willie Valentin !!!

Had some fun putting together this mix for my bro, Willie Valentin in 2003. Although I've been mixing since I was 13, I only started editing in early 2000, taught by my brothers, the talented Santana Twins. I was pretty much still in the learning process, but I believe it came out pretty good. Enjoy ! Naya Nyasia Santiago Nyasia

Had some fun putting together this mix for my brother, Willie Valentin. Although I've been mixing since I was 13, I only started editing in early 2000, taugh...

12/09/2023

Ok, haven't posted this mix in years, but what the heck, just to get ya in the Holiday mood...

It's my Freestyle Christmas Medley that I put together around 2001 during my radio mix show days, THE FREESTYLE FILE (the original)...

Tracks are from the 1995 Metropolitan CD comp, "A Freestyle Christmas" which features holiday songs from Lil Suzy, Krissy, Chrissy I Eece, Brenda K. Starr, Collage, Sammy C., Miguel Reyes & Denine... Enjoy the 17:00 medley Mixed & Edited by DJ Paradise.

Happy Holidays from DJP & Nyasia :)

Martin "DJ Paradise" Santiago Christmas Medley 1995 -

Ok, time for my annual cheesy Christmas Medley that I put up every year and get ya in the Holiday mood ... Tracks are from the 1995 Metropolitan CD, "A Freestyle Christmas" which features holiday songs from Lil Suzy, Krissy, Chrissy I Eece, Brenda K. Starr, Collage, Sammy C., Miguel Reyes & Denine.....

11/28/2023

Richie, even though we drifted, I really, really enjoyed our conversations about music and boy, you LOVED your Disco as much as I did. Wont forget that. This was your absolute favorite mix that I did. Condolences to Chrissy Pena .
RIP Richie Pena...

This is the very first time this mix has ever been online... My Classic Disco Mix finally makes its debut with tracks by: Tanya Gardner, Shalamar, Indeep, Denroy Morgan, Jackie Moore, Sharon Red, Stephanie Mills, SOS Band, L.A.X.,Young & Company and others. Don't ya DARE laugh at that photo!!! Lol,....

07/31/2023

Can't say enough and you already know. Love you like no other, "Now and Forever" (see what I did there, lol)... Happy Birthday babe. Nyasia Naya Nyasia Santiago

05/27/2023

Nyasia duty at the sold out, "Freestyle by the Beach" show in Daytona, FL. tonight. Kraftwerk
Christos Mavronas Naya Nyasia Santiago