Dj d strukt5/31/2023 Born Nazareth Nirza, his artistic contributions to the music industry have placed him, along with his fellow members of the Beat Junkie crew, at the top of the DJ universe. As an actor Nes has been featured in films, "House Party 4" & "Kung Pow! Enter The Fist."Ī major force behind the creation of Southern California's first turntable band, the Beat Junkies, is a multi-faceted musician known to the world as DJ Rhettmatic. Nes is featured on the late Eazy-E single "Radio!" Nes is one of the youngest students at the original Bruce Lee "Jun Fan Gung-Fu Institute" since 13 years old. 1985, Nes co-founded, NASTYMIX Records with Sir Mix-A-Lot. Nes' 18 year career on radio has landed him on KFOX, KCMU, KUBE & on KDAY, KMEL. Beginning in 1980, Nes hosted the first Hip-Hop radio show in the West Coast, "Freshtracks" on 1250 KFOX. ![]() She is the NY Source Magazine DJ Champion and has been the only female DJ to make it to the DMC USA FINALs.Īt the age of ten, Nasty Nes moved to Seattle from the Philippines. Djing for over 10 years, Kandi competed in over 20 DJ competitions such as ITF and Vibe. She is a member of DJ team champions 5th Platoon, Founder and DJ for the all female Hip-Hop group Anomolies, Cofounder of the famed NY monthly open mic nights “Guerrilla Words” and Founder of the coalition R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop (Representing Education, Activism & Community through Hip Hop). Custodio-Tan known as DJ Kuttin Kandi is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished female DJ's in the world. Bringing to the DJ scene something “SOOO FRESSHHHHH,” we want to pay tribute to not only our awardees, but to all Filipino American DJs who are moving the art forward!Ĭandice L. Like the many layers of the Filipino American experience that make our community so unique, DJs navigate our ears through the many layers of beats and rhythm. Aside from the elite cadre of Filipino American DJ veterans who impacted the DJ scene worldwide, the sheer magnitude of Filipino American DJs is worth celebrating.ĭuring this 17th Annual FPAC we will highlight a few notable DJs who have each brought something special to both the DJ and Filipino American community. Also called “turntablism,” DJing has much to owe to the Filipino community. Parallel to this year’s festival theme “Our Native Ways,” the FPAC Tribute to the Filipino DJ hearkens toward celebrating the “original” pioneers of DJ culture and also honoring those DJs who are making an impact on our community. ![]() Holy smokes! Yo check the all star cast of talented DJs making an appearance at the 17th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC):
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