25/10/2024
I grew up in a household where music was always playing. On weekends, my mom would fill the house with her favorite records while cleaning—everything from Kenny G and Barbra Streisand to Boy George and George Michael.
Sharing a room with my older brother, I got my first real exposure to Hip-hop. He played everything: N.W.A., Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J—you name it. It was a constant part of my life.
As I got older, I branched out and discovered pop legends like Prince and Michael Jackson. But it wasn’t long before Hip-hop called me back. Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Tupac, and Biggie—these were the artists that took my love for music to another level.
It was through my cousin and my good friend Mike (pictured) that I found independent Hip-hop. They introduced me to Living Legends, Hieroglyphics, Eminem, Abstract Rude, Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, and Rawkus Records, just to name a few. That was the turning point. I dove headfirst into this world, discovering countless other incredible artists along the way.
Hip-hop became my passion, my culture, my life. As my DJ career took off, I knew I had to carry that torch, to wave the flag for Hip-hop music and urban culture wherever I went. In many ways, Hip-hop has saved my life and shaped me into the person I am today.
The culture means more to me than words can express, and I take pride in representing it every time I step behind the turntables. ✊🎧