DJ
DJ Spinn
From New York City, United States
Basic Info
Gender:
Birth Date:
January 28, 1980
Location:
Last Login:
March 17, 2017
Member Since:
September 3, 2012
Membership:
Gold
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18
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33
*Status
DJ
*Genres
Trance
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About Me
In an industry where DJ’s and Producers have become more of a novelty than a commodity, it is refreshing to encounter a talent that not only encompasses skills as a master DJ, but an innovator as a producer and remixer. DJ SPINN a.k.a. Ray Hernandez is an individual whose ability to weave tribal beats on the dance floor against his own original remixes is quickly garnering him attention in a highly competitive field.
Born and raised in Queens, NY, DJ SPINN knew from a young age that he was destined for a career in music, when at age 6 attended a family members wedding reception and was instantly engrossed by the party’s DJ. Not realizing how that moment would set the course for his life, he immediately found anything he could to pursue to his new passion. Greatly supported by his family, he was given a mixer for his 7th birthday, by 8 a tape deck and at 12 years old, his first set off Technics 1200 turntables. At such a young age he found himself anywhere he could to hone his craft, from house parties to receptions not unlike the one he found himself a few short years before. An obsession with the dance underground, he found solace in New York radio and became a loyal student of late night radio shows. Heavily influenced by Freestyle and House he found inspiration from pioneers Tony Humphries, Hosh Gurelli, Jeff Romanowski and Hex Hector.
After years of mastering his technique behind the turntables, he knew it was time to bring his creativity to the next level. At 17 years old he purchased his first drum machine and began to conceive his own original tracks, delving into the art of the remix. His first remix was Janet Jackson’s “Again†and soon followed with P.Diddy’s “I Need a Girl†and Lumidees’s “Never Leave Youâ€. While continuing his work in the studio, he continued his DJ gigs at popular nightspots Ohm, Sound Factory, Tunnel, Club Avex, NV, Planet Millennium, Dumbarton’s & Notes. Spinn’s first major break came in 2003 when Tito Puente Jr. asked him to remix “Oye Como Vaâ€. This track was an enormous success with radio play on NYC’s Latino Mix 105.9 and was featured on “Americas Next Top Modelâ€. Recent studio projects have included “My Body Tu Cuerpo†(KULT Records) and “Thinking of It†by Salme Dahlstrom (David Passick Entertainment). In addition, the hit tribal anthems “I Just Go†& “No Matter Where You Are†for Recording Artist Aiden Leslie, and projects for 11th Hour Exile, and Scottie Gage. Rounding out 2005, DJ Spinn has recently appeared at the Apocalypse Lounge and begun a weekly residency at Hollywood & Main Sports Bar in Queens. Never one to conform to the club or studio he was the sound engineer for â€Repo’s Genetic Opera†at The Wings Theatre in NYC. In October 2005, Spinn made his radio debut on Fusion Radio Chicago with his own weekly radio show, every Friday night, fulfilling a life long dream.
Often described as a blend of soulful, progressive house, DJ Spinn’s impressive approach to music today, can easily hold the attention of city dance floors as well as turn out fresh productions that push the envelope. As he say’s in his own words “House music is like Rock & Roll to me.†With that said there is no doubt that Spinn’s future will grow even brighter.
Born and raised in Queens, NY, DJ SPINN knew from a young age that he was destined for a career in music, when at age 6 attended a family members wedding reception and was instantly engrossed by the party’s DJ. Not realizing how that moment would set the course for his life, he immediately found anything he could to pursue to his new passion. Greatly supported by his family, he was given a mixer for his 7th birthday, by 8 a tape deck and at 12 years old, his first set off Technics 1200 turntables. At such a young age he found himself anywhere he could to hone his craft, from house parties to receptions not unlike the one he found himself a few short years before. An obsession with the dance underground, he found solace in New York radio and became a loyal student of late night radio shows. Heavily influenced by Freestyle and House he found inspiration from pioneers Tony Humphries, Hosh Gurelli, Jeff Romanowski and Hex Hector.
After years of mastering his technique behind the turntables, he knew it was time to bring his creativity to the next level. At 17 years old he purchased his first drum machine and began to conceive his own original tracks, delving into the art of the remix. His first remix was Janet Jackson’s “Again†and soon followed with P.Diddy’s “I Need a Girl†and Lumidees’s “Never Leave Youâ€. While continuing his work in the studio, he continued his DJ gigs at popular nightspots Ohm, Sound Factory, Tunnel, Club Avex, NV, Planet Millennium, Dumbarton’s & Notes. Spinn’s first major break came in 2003 when Tito Puente Jr. asked him to remix “Oye Como Vaâ€. This track was an enormous success with radio play on NYC’s Latino Mix 105.9 and was featured on “Americas Next Top Modelâ€. Recent studio projects have included “My Body Tu Cuerpo†(KULT Records) and “Thinking of It†by Salme Dahlstrom (David Passick Entertainment). In addition, the hit tribal anthems “I Just Go†& “No Matter Where You Are†for Recording Artist Aiden Leslie, and projects for 11th Hour Exile, and Scottie Gage. Rounding out 2005, DJ Spinn has recently appeared at the Apocalypse Lounge and begun a weekly residency at Hollywood & Main Sports Bar in Queens. Never one to conform to the club or studio he was the sound engineer for â€Repo’s Genetic Opera†at The Wings Theatre in NYC. In October 2005, Spinn made his radio debut on Fusion Radio Chicago with his own weekly radio show, every Friday night, fulfilling a life long dream.
Often described as a blend of soulful, progressive house, DJ Spinn’s impressive approach to music today, can easily hold the attention of city dance floors as well as turn out fresh productions that push the envelope. As he say’s in his own words “House music is like Rock & Roll to me.†With that said there is no doubt that Spinn’s future will grow even brighter.