New York City's next rising star is uptown native DJ J STAR. Born in the Dominican Republic, J STAR ventured out to NYC at the age of 3 to embrace the vibrant culture of the city. At the age of 12, J STAR was introduced to the art of DJ'ing Influenced by his family, friends and the classical uptown film 'Juice' At the age of 13, DJ J STAR was already the headlining entertainment at School Parties, House parties & Private events. His versatile skills markets him as a DJ that can play music raging from Hip Hop, House, Top 40's to Rock, Reggae & traditional melodies of his homeland Bachata, Merengue and Salsa ect.
The Buzz witch he created for himself has afforded him the luxury of DJ'ing 6 to 7 nights a week alongside industry pioneer DJs such as DJ Enuff, Mister Cee, DJ Camilo, DJ Prostyle Tony Touch, DJ Precise, DJ Kast One, DJ Reymo who constantly offer their advice witch he takes in consideration & is most grateful for. DJ J STAR's humbleness and consistency has lead him to opened up and build relationships with recording artists such as….. Fabolous, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Lil Kim, Noreaga, Capone, Ron Browz, Dj Webstar, Ryan Leslie, Lumidee, Aventura, Notch, Juelz Santana, and numerous popular Latin artists.
In 2009 J STAR was discovered in a Queens club by one of his early role models the legendary Vic Latino. After being impressed with his skills he immediately asked J STAR to become part of his already strong on air Mix show DJ's on Long Island's premiere #1 Latin Station 'La Nueva Fiesta 96.9/98.5'. In 2010 J STAR and his cousin DJ WERD DA MOUF were nominated for “Best Mixtape/Best Club Callabo'' after one year of starting the popular 'MASH-UP BRODAS'.
Understanding that education shapes a man’s character, he decided to attend Kingsborough Community College majoring in Broadcasting Technology and Management. Shortly he graduated with honors from the Institute of Audio Reach. It was this degree that provided J STAR his internship to some of NYC's Top Radio Stations 'KTU' & WQHT Hot 97. Relationship with Hot 97 & KTU affords him the luxury and opportunity to work around stars ranging from Drake, Chris Brown, Dipset to new sensation Far East Movement, supper funny Tom Green, and the sexy Pussy Cat Dolls…Just to name a few.