DJ JFX

In Hip-Hop and Reggae (music), the DJ is considered to be the foundation of the culture. As a profession- DJ is as diverse (if not more*) than any other profession related to music. DJ JFX utilized that philosophy by making his own contribution to the art forms of both Hip Hop and Reggae music. He was introduced to the art form the early 80’s and then relocated from the Chicago area to Southern California (San Diego*) and started out spinning in the local club-circuit as well as began (freelance) writing for several (Hip Hop) publications internationally. He has had articles published in magazines such as: “URB Magazine” (Los Angeles), “ILL Tip Magazine” (Seattle), “More Hip-Hop Magazine” (Switzerland) and others.

In 1989 DJ JFX was hired as resident at San Diego’s “Kansas City SteakHouse” nightclub and now has over 20 years of professional experience dj’ing at various nightclubs throughout California. JFX assisted on the “Fantastic 4” (Hip Hop) radio show (Power 106-Los Angeles) coordinating booking of their guests as well as incorporating the booking of reggae artists knowledgeable of the importance of their inclusion into the show’s format.
JFX (Program Director) of the “Rootz Revolution Radio” show on 87.9fm in Los Angeles. He also DJ’ed for the legendary reggae singers: “Half Pint” & “Sister Nancy” and currently is the official DJ for reggae artists: “Edi Fitzroy” and “Shinehead” and is also the new DJ for legendary hip-hop group: “XClan”. In 1997 DJ JFX along with DJ Truly OdD (Heavyweights Record Pool) and JRocc (World Famous Beat Junkies) produced the blazing hot remix of “Diggy Diggy” for reggae superstar “Mr. Vegas”. DJ JFX is also the reggae-contributor to the “Heavyweights” website (Los Angeles) located at: www.heavyweights.org. In 2003, DJ JFX produced the (critically-acclaimed) hip hop track “No Love” (released on 12" via “StrongHouse Records”-Los Angeles) featuring San Diego’s: “Mr. Brady” of hip-hop group: “Deep Rooted”. “No Love” is also currently featured on the “StrongHouse 2” compilation hosted by the legendary “Sway” of “The Wake Up Show”.