In the heart of New York’s pulsating music scene lies a maestro who orchestrates joy through beats – DJ Steelo. Behind the decks, he’s not just a DJ; he’s a weaver of emotions, a conjurer of memories, and a composer of melodies. But beyond the artistry that captivates the crowds,...

In the heart of the Bronx, a story unfolded that would defy the odds, a tale of pain and tragedy metamorphosing into hope and success. Charlie Chase Torres, a Puerto Rican descendant from the Bronx, now residing in Riverdale New York, is the embodiment of resilience and determination. His life’s...

It’s 3pm.   The cursor is blinking at me.  I really really hate the pulse of a cursor on a blank screen; but this is where we are at.   I just interviewed one of the most revered and loved DJs on the planet; and yet my ink has run dry.  “There...

“Tssst!”   “What is that?” “Tssst!” “What are you doing?” “I’m just doing this” *He eases his foot off of the hi-hat pedal, just a little bit, and taps the cymbals with the stick before closing the two cymbals tightly once again* “That’s called a hi-hat sizzle.” To this day, I...

In the eyes of many, the 80s belongs to pink scrunchies, hair spray, leg warmers, overdone make-up, all on a caucasian pin up styled mannequin or a caricature of blackness with a chunky chain, chunky rings, shell tops, a fresh cut.  But if you actually lived it –or you’re too...

Shortly after this interview, I observed a car with a gentleman ( seemingly in his mid 40s) playing what sounded like it could’ve been some mid to late 90s hip hop.  This was the stuff I grew up on, albeit reluctantly.  Gospel was the state/household enforcement musical diet; and when...