I started mixing in 1982 growing up in chicago i was influenced by the Hot Mix 5, i basicly taught myself how to mix by listening to WBMX's Hot Mix 5 dj's, farley funkin keith was my favorite of the 5.I liked his style of mixing deep house.High school Dj's and neighborhood dj's i would like to mention that motivated me to be competitve...Dj Rockin Reggie,Chris Watkins Aka Kid Fresh, Dj Kslip,Dj Turk, Byron Bangin B, Jeff mazon, The Dizz and and can't forget the magnificent Dj jazzy jeff. Music makes Life Beautiful