Music is not only a mixture of instrumental sounds and rhythm; it’s an escape from this material world and an entrance to the world of culture, relaxation, and excitement. This cannot be truer for one of New Jerseys upcoming DJ’s, DJ 7 Soundz.
DJ 7 Soundz or “Seven” as many call him was born in Aguadilla Puerto Rico and raised in Newark/Elizabeth New Jersey where he still resides. Seven started playing music for his (at the time) church’s youth group parties at age 12. He started with a double tape deck radio where he would play tapes of songs he recorded from the radio back and forth unaware that these would be the first “mixes” he would be doing. After a few “tape decked parties” he was introduced to a mixer by an older youth group member who also explained to him what else he needed. That same day he told his dad he wanted to be a DJ, the following week he was shopping for DJ equipment at a local vendor in Elizabeth’s Broad Street marking the beginning of a long quest to become one of New Jersey’s most successful DJ’s.
After many months of practicing, Seven started performing at local house parties, birthday parties, baby showers, and school parties. Four years later he was up to Sweet 16’s, Weddings, High School Proms and eventually at 19, Seven made his first unofficial “night life” début at the at the time “Red Parrot” in Elizabeth.
It wasn’t until 2004 that DJ 7 Soundz started building a following when he and a few friends started throwing a Newark based party known as the “May St Underground”. It was here where Seven and at the time “Latino Crew” would draw in over 100 people into this makeshift “lounge” and party for over five hours to what became the number one spot for teens to go besides clubs. Until this day Seven still has people go up to him asking if he’s the same one from May St. “It was a breakthrough in my career because many teens who went to May St are now the same people who still follow me at the clubs and lounges. I’m more than grateful for their support”.
That same year DJ 7 Soundz joined the Rutgers University Newark Campus radio station known as WRNU 103.9FM “The Movement”. He was given his own 1 hr slot where he would mix live for the Rutgers University community. It was here when Seven began to get noticed by local party promoters while he dj’ed outdoor events during free period as well as University and fraternity parties.
In 2005 a student/ promoter named AJ (now AJ “El Kallejero” 105.9 La Kalle) came up to Seven to hire him to dj at Tribecca night club in Ft Lee, NJ. Shortly after he was also hired to dj for Drama night club in Fairview, NJ. This marked the official beginning of DJ 7 Soundz nightclub career.
Since then DJ 7 Soundz has dj’ed at various venues including Deko Lounge, Mood Lounge, Coco Bongo night club, Bliss in Clifton, NJ, Shampoo in Philly and many others. DJ 7 Soundz is currently the resident at Chris Michaels every Thursday night in Woodbridge & Kafe Lounge every Friday night in Elizabeth.
So what sets DJ 7 Soundz apart from other DJ’s besides flawless mixing, music selection and talent? He’s diverse, has energy and is a great crowd hype. Seven enjoys spinning many types of musical genres and never limits himself to any one crowd. This is one of the reasons why DJ 7 Soundz is sought after to DJ many multi-cultural functions whether they be private, club, university or city events.
As much as DJ 7 Soundz loves music and djing, he also enjoys many of life’s other pleasures. He loves to spend time with his family and friends which are also his most loyal listeners and supporters. He plays the guitar, the piano, saxophone, enjoys jetski’ing, playing baseball and hosting game nights and outdoor events.
You can listen to DJ 7 Soundz live on Alistradio.net Weekend Block Party every Sunday from 2pm to 3pm.
For bookings and/or more info contact Mr. Jose Soto @ 908-220-4193 or through e-mail at dj_7_soundz@yahoo.com. Don’t forget to visit DJ7Soundz.com, facebook.com/dj7soundz, youtube.com/dj7soundz and twitter.com/dj7soundz.
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