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DJ Big Lex is an open-format DJ based in NYC with 28 years of experience.  A native of Teaneck, NJ, Lex took an interest in music and technology at a very young age, often playing records from his parents' collection.  Starting in elementary school, he began playing drums/percussion, which further fueled his interest in music.  Inspired by 1990s mixtape culture, he started making custom cassette tapes for classmates in middle school, prior to having proper DJ equipment.  After getting his first pair of turntables in high school, he continued making mixtapes, and started DJing for school parties, talent shows, and fashion shows.

Upon enrolling at Temple University in Philadelphia, DJ Big Lex hosted his own radio show on the school's radio station, WHIP 91.3 FM.  He branched out to DJing parties both on and off-campus, at various clubs in Philly, and at other colleges throughout NY, NJ, and PA.  After graduating in 2005, he returned to North Jersey and started getting exposure to the NYC club circuit, where he has opened for DJs such as Tony Touch, Enuff, Camilo, and Alex Sensation.  He continued travelling back and forth to Philly for a weekly Thursday Latin night in the Olde City section, as well as performing for more college events there.

Lex has DJed at some legendary venues such as NYC's LQs, Copacabana, Avalon, T-NY, Blvd / Crash Mansion, Slate, Circo / Palma Verde, Lawn Club, Tavern on the Green, and Cuba Libre (both the Atlantic City & Philadelphia locations).  For over 20 years, he has created memorable nights on NYC boat cruises up and down the Hudson and East Rivers, including for 4th of July and New Years' Eve.

DJ Big Lex currently spins at venues such as STK, Moxy Hotels, RA Sushi, Spin, Dos Caminos, Clinton Hall, Ainslie, Brass Monkey, and Stout in NYC, and at K Pacho and The Refuge on Long Island.  He has a wide array of experience in his 28 years spinning, handling all types of functions such as corporate events, weddings, radio, college parties & events, clubs, hotel lounges & bars, restaurants, retail store grand openings, boat cruises, family reunions, class reunions + more!

Lex covers genres such as Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae, Dancehall, Soca, Afrobeat, Reggaeton, Dembow, Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, House, Freestyle, Funk, Soul, Disco, Dance, Pop/Top 40 + more!  He thrives on weaving together timeless classics with new music, seamlessly and tastefully.

DJ Big Lex's smooth mixes, knowledge of various genres and eras of music, and innate ability to read crowds of all ages and ethnicities make him one of a kind, and a great choice to provide the soundtrack for your event!