Résumé

Profile

Open-format DJ with a career dating back to 1995, rooted in reggae and hip-hop and known for diverse blends that move any crowd. Held a historic Las Vegas residency at the Tropicana Casino, spent five years with Carnival Cruise Lines, and has played nightclubs and casinos across the United States alongside major artists. A colon cancer survivor, he returned to the Binghamton scene in 2024 with renewed passion.

Experience

1. Summer 2024 – Present

   DJ — Bars & pubs, Binghamton, NY

   Returned to his Upstate New York origins, performing in the Binghamton bars and pubs where he first refined his craft. Performing as DJ Special K with Knockout DJs.

2. January 2020

   Career hiatus

   Stepped away from performing following a colon cancer diagnosis; returned after a hard-fought battle.

3. Five years

   DJ — Carnival Cruise Lines

   For half a decade, the heartbeat of countless voyages at sea.

4. Residency

   Resident DJ — Tropicana Casino, Las Vegas

   Historic residency; soundtracks that became the pulse of the city’s nightlife.

5. 2000s

   Open-format DJ — Nightclubs & casinos, USA

   Broke out of single-genre sets to become an open-format DJ performing across the United States.

6. 1995

   Began DJing

   Started out in the reggae and hip-hop era; first refined his artistry in the bars and pubs of Binghamton, Upstate New York.

Residencies & Tours

Selected Events

1. Saturday, December 18, 2021

   Throwback Everything 70s–80s–90s–2000s — The Cave

   53 Chenango Street, Binghamton, NY · with DJ Shawn Skillz.

2. New Year 2020

   2020 Happy New Year event

   Billed alongside Hot 97’s Bobby Konders and Massive B Sound’s Lando.

Collaborations

• Snoop Dogg
• Ice Cube
• Lloyd
• Ne-Yo
• Earth, Wind & Fire
• Joel Santana
• Cameron
• Jim Jones
• Dave East
• DMX

Genres / Format

Technical

• Turntablism: rhythmic scratching and precise crossfader cuts
• Smooth genre blending and vocal loop / stutter edits
• Serato DJ on a custom gold battle mixer and matching gold turntables