Being raised in New York City, he was heavily influenced by genres such as Hip Hop, Reggae, R&B, Freestyle, Trance, Pop, Cumbia, Vallenato and of coarse Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, & Reggaeton. His diversity is what makes him a truely unique DJ with a style that hasn't really been seen before. Known for his blazin hot mixes and ability to keep people up and on the dance floor, DJ NY is quickly cementing his position among the top Dj's in Houston. Aside from Dj'ing, NY is also a very talented Recording Engineer. With a strong desire to succeed, a consistent work eithic, and a great supporting cast... The sky is the limit!
Influences
Hector Lavoe, El Gran Combo, Grupo Niche, Marc Anthony, Los Hermanos Rosario, Guayacan, Lisandro Meza, Pastor Lopez, Inti-Illimani, Julio Jaramillo, Aventura, Antony Santos, Frank Reyes, Zacarias Ferreria, Tego Calderon, Fania All Stars, Joe Arroyo, Tito Gomez, Puerto Rican Power, Victor Manuelle, Eddie Santiago & hundreds more that have influenced me in so many ways.On the Hip Hop tip, we have :Big Pun, Nas, Biggie, Jay-Z, Big L, Tupac, Capone N Noreaga, MC Shan, Mobb Deep, Lost Boyz, Tru-Life, Saigon, Papoose, early Death Row, early Ruff Ryders, early Cash Money, all of the early Swisha House artists like Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, 50/50, Lil Mario, & Slim Thug & MANY MANY MORE!I have to shout out my Freestyle side cuz it was a huge part of me growing up: TKA, Stevie B, Johnny O, Cynthia, Lisa Lisa, Noel, Soave, Judy Torres, George Lamond, Collage & more.I could go on for days but you get the point.
Website
www.directent.com
Band Members
DJ NewYork, Da Kid, Monolo Chronic, Belvi, ATM, Koncept, H.l.M., Don Lou
