DJ CRI$$

DJ Cri$$ was born in Nicaragua, from a family background of musician where his mother and father had the same passion for music. At an early age he participated in a musical group in school. At the age of 9, he started playing the piano; as he grew up his interested for music grew. At the age of 15, started as a DJ at local parties. When he was 17 he began to produce. As a young 19 year old, his doors opened to become a DJ at different well-known Miami clubs. Also started working in a well-known remix production company. His productions included Tigueres in Miami, Alguien Como Tu, Es Tu Novio, Tu Me Lo Va Dar/Gangman Style, just to name a few. As time passed he became more experienced in the music world. With this experience came the interest in learning how to play other instruments such as: the guitar, the electric bass el bajo, and percussion. At the age of 23, DJ Cri$$ started traveling and playing in different countries like: Dominican Republic, Panama, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica just to mention a few.

In 2011, he was one of the opening acts along with another artist for Don Omar in the Spain tour. In 2012, he started to fusion the knowledge of music with the playing of instruments when producing to create a unique sound. This made him gain the knowledge in programs like ableton live, FL Studio, and pro-tools. He has collaborated producing musical arrangements in the genre ofmerengue electronico with many different artist such as 2nyce, A Ricky Lindo, Amara, Sr. Jucafri,el Dofer, DJ Blass "El Artesano", musicologo, 2ble - K, Mr. Manyao, H2, etc. Today he is amongst some of the producers that have innovated the way of remixing music and now belongs to ProLatinRemix Company.

VJ MASS

VJ MAIKOL Q

Meet VJ Maikol Q, a humble DJ/VJ from Quito, Ecuador. He resides in New York City, where he is mainly known for his dedication of video editing.

Maikol Q is not new to the DJ/VJ scene. He started DJing in 1987 far from all the technology we have today. He migrated to the United States in 2001 and shortly found DJ gigs in various clubs and bars. His work ethic and dedication helped him get better DJ gigs and work along side recognized names.

It wasn’t until 2007 that Maikol Q noticed the lack of video edits there is available for VJs. This is when he started concentrating in his new goal, which was to master the art of video editing.

Later in 2012, he was given the opportunity to offer his video editing service to other VJs through ProLatinRemix.com. He is proud to be part of this elite group of DJs/VJs and is glad that other VJs can improve their performance by using his videos.

VJ DEENASTY

DeeNasty was only 16 when he started his DJ career in 1988. Being a DJ was an expensive hobby at that time. It was definitely more exclusive than being a DJ today. His DJ name, DeeNasty, came out of a bad translation of the Spanish word “dinastia” (Dynasty).

Later in 1993, DeeNasty started working in Carat 88.3 FM radio station in Argentina. He was part of the mix show called “La Isla Tropical”.

Fast-forward to 2008 and you can find DeeNasty spinning at the hottest clubs in New York City. He also started mixing and editing videos around this time. Video Deejaying and editing became DeeNasty’s specialty. His collection of videos is one of the best you can find in a Latin VJ. He is also the main source of Latin video edits for many Latin VJs around the world. DeeNasty is currently providing his video edits through the best Latin Remixing website, ProLatinRemix.com

DJ BETO

DJ Beto’s presence is not obvious to DJs and the Latin remix community but he has been very active behind the scenes. He is the only DJ to have contributed and influenced the launch of two Latin remix websites.

Beto is now at his second site, Pro Latin Remix, where he has more opportunities to utilize his business skills and knowledge in a wider range of areas to bring the best possible products to DJs. These areas include business operations, logistics, sales strategy, marketing, product development, customer service and DJ/Remixer mentoring.

DJ Beto is very proud of his accomplishments and the impact that Pro Latin Remix has made in such a short time but he rather not admit that because pride can lead to ones downfall. Beto prefers to stay in the shadows and strike like a ninja.

KUKY SWEETS

Francisco Rosario, better known as “DJ Kuky Sweets”, was born in Bronx, New York in 1985. Music has been in his life since the age of 9, when his uncle introduced him to the art of DJing.

This is when Kuky Sweets realized his passion for music. He then started learning how to play instruments, which has helped him a lot in the productions he makes today.

At the age of 14, Kuky Sweet’s mom bought him his first Denon CD player. This is when he developed a special interest in DJing. With this CD player, Kuky Sweets started DJing house parties and block parties. He didn’t charge for these events as he saw this as a way to improve his skills and showcase his talent.

During this time, Kuky Sweets was also developing an interest in remixing when he heard the To’ Mixeao mixes produced by Jesus Cintronelle. He then started learning how to do his own edits at that point in time when remixing wasn’t very big as it is now.

Later in 2012, DJ Kuky Sweets became a known name in the Latin Remix industry. Joining the #1 Latin Remix page, ProLatinRemix.com, was one of his best moves as a remixer. His goal is to have his own recording studio.

DJ K.R.D

Meet Kelvin Rafael, better known as “DJ K.R.D”. He was born in Bronx, New York in 1988. K.R.D always had a special interest for music as he has DJed in many clubs and for a radio show.

In 2005, he discovered his passion, DJing. He started the “hard" way, DJing with CDs and barely with any edits to songs. At the age of 14, K.R.D realized that more than playing music, he could also create it himself. This is when he discovered the art of beat production.

Later on when remixing came more popular, K.R.D took advantage of his knowledge in beat production and applied to remixing. Combining beat production and DJing skills gives K.R.D remixes the unique sound that he is known for.

In 2012, DJ K.R.D became a known name in the Latin remix industry. This same year, he joined the #1 Latin Remix page, ProLatinRemix.com. His goal is to make it where no other remixer has and to become internationally known.

DJ TINY T

“Passion” is often defined as a powerful emotion or something that is highly desired or loved, and for DJ Tiny T, whose name stems from his stature, that passion is music. This love came at an early age, as his late Uncle “Nene,” a local disc jockey, introduced him to a form of musical expression that involved combining rhythmic beats, looping breaks and percussive patterns. This new passion engulfed Tiny T and at the young age of 13 he began to share it with whoever was willing to listen. Now 23, Tiny T has developed a great understanding and appreciation for music, leaving him with the distinct ability to observe and adapt to any crowd. It is this unique ability that has helped him obtain a long list of high profile events such as NYC Fashion Week, Espirit and TopShop. Now, Member of BlackSTRIPE Inc., Tiny T continues to share his passion with the world as he works to establish himself as one of New York’s most versatile DJ’s.

DJ FRANK

DJ Frank went from being born and raised in the Dominican Republic to residing in the city of New York. As a child he always enjoyed music, everything about it. He knew from a young age that he wanted a career that had to do with music. He joined forces with LosTraficante (LTP) which has helped him broadcast his deejaying skills. He has also recently joined a local latin radio station Activa FM (94.9 fm).Two years ago he began making remixes and editing music. His choice of music for mixing is the music that reminds him of his homeland like bachata, merengue, dembow, salsa and more.

JAY SANTANA

Jay Santana grew up in Bonao, Dominincan Republic. In 1992, he moved to New York City. He currently resides in the Bronx and has lived in many sections of the city. His mentality in DJing is that all events are important no matter how big or small as long as you do a good job and the people like it.

During his senior year of high school, Jay Santana became interested in DJing since he started going to his friend’s house that had mixers and turntables. He liked the way club DJs controlled the crowd. Jay practiced and developed his skills while mixing for hooky parties.

It was about 6 years after graduating that Jay Santana took DJing seriously and started doing private events. He naturally progressed and started DJing in dozens of clubs in the NYC tri-state area. Jay has also DJed in Boston, Miami, and a few cities in the Dominican Republic.

During 2010, Jay Santana expanded his skills by learning how to remix. He started with the basics by making simple edits to songs. He progressed and started making more complex work. His motivation received a boost when he heard his work being played on the radio and in the clubs.

2 years later, Jay became a member of Pro Latin Remix. Through this group, he wants to do it differently than everybody else, get to be known, and increase his fan base. There is no doubt that Jay Santana will accomplish this and more in the future.