It all started back in 1982 when I lived in University Park, IL. I touched my first TECNIQUE TWELVE HUNDRED when I was twelve years old. At that time, I was listening to STEVE "SILK" HURLEY and FARLEY "FUNKIN'" KEITH of Chicago's very own legendary radio show, "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE CHICAGO DANCE PARTY" on 102.7 F.M. W.B.M.X. in Oak Park, IL. I also listened and learned from many eastcoast D.J.'s such as: GRANDMASTER FLASH, D.J. KOOL HERC, JAM MASTER JAY, JAZZY JEFF, SCOTT LA ROCK, D.J. PREMIERE. Throughout the year's of listening and learning with a deep heartfelt drive for music, I've played at The Palace in Los Angeles and The Warehouse in New York City. In Chicago, I've played at: The Checker Board, Leo's Din, The Warehouse, Kita's Lounge, Fiesta Catina's, Dilligaphs, The Old Field Club House and I performed at The Congress Theater. I've also played on Chicago's college internet and major radio station's, such as: W.C.R.X.,W.N.U.R.,W.I.I.T.,W.H.P.K.,W.G.C.I., Chicago House Radio. I