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About
DJ, music producer, and on-air personality known for hosting primetime shows such as Shake the Block on HOT 97 in New York City, along with his songs "CRASH," "YAYA TO THE BEAT," "NO TIME TO WASTE," "ONE NOW," "La Bulla," and "Let You Go" and the remix of "Me & You." He is also known for being the founder of the Shake The Block Music label, the Shake The Block DJ team, and the event brand TRENDSLIFE.
Before fame
He became interested in DJing when he was about 10 years old after watching a neighborhood DJ save his older sister's house party. He entered the New York City club scene in 1999 and began opening for major DJs such as Cipha Sounds and Funkmaster Flex. He was headlining his own shows in 2001. He officially joined HOT 97 in August 2006 and originally appeared on the late-night program Takin It To The Streets.
Trivia
He was selected as one of only eight DJs nationwide to join the Hennessy DJ MixMaster Program in 2010. He has collaborated with brands such as Pepsi, Samsung, Nike, Adidas, Foot Locker, and BIC through music and event partnerships. His event company TRENDSLIFE has produced events and appearances involving artists including Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Future, Usher, and Rick Ross.
Family life
He grew up in the Irvington and Newark area of New Jersey.
Associated with
He has toured and performed with French Montana. He has worked with and opened for Post Malone.
