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Antonio Ocasio was born in The Barrio, NYC and raised in the South Bronx where music was alive and vibrant. During his upbringing Antonio was exposed to Latin, Latin Jazz, Boogaloo, Traditional Puerto Rican Music, African Rhythms related to religion of Yoruba, Soul, Funk, Rock, Disco, Gospel and Rap. Antonio was part of the development of Rap while it was being created in the Bronx, NYC.

There has been two musical Life Changing Experiences for Antonio. As a young boy he was introduced to the music of Carlos Santana by his brother Freddie and going to The Loft at the age of 15.

When he first started DJing he played at House Parties and Public Parks.

In 1972, he brought his first record “Chakachas – Jungle Fever” He’s been collecting records on vinyl format ever since and is the owner of n extensive and comprehensive record collection.

In the mid 70’s he managed to get into may of the clubs in