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Sí DJDiscoWiz
- Location: The Boogie down Bronx
- Country of Origin: US
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Hip hop Pioneer, Writer, poet, activist, Historian and Master Chef with 25 years in the Culinary industry. DJ Disco Wiz (real name Luis Cedeño) is a Latino DJ who was briefly known as DJ Louie Lou born in Bronx New York. he is credited as being the first Latino Hip-Hop DJ, His contributions have paved the way for Latin DJs everywhere to make their mark in the industry. Back in the day, Dj Disco Wiz was known for his aggressive battle style of DJing, and together with his partner and childhood friend Grandmaster Caz, then known as DJ Casanova Fly of the Mighty Force Crew throughout the mid- to late-1970s. They are legendary for their DJ battles in the streets of the South Bronx; DJ Disco Wiz is also credited for being the first DJ to make a "mixed plate" in 1977, along with Grandmaster Caz, when he combined sound bites, special effects and paused beats. This is Hip-Hop’s first mixed dub recording. In the years since, DJ Disco Wiz has openly contributed to the education and recognition of the early years of hip-hop. In the millennium issue of The Source magazine he candidly shared his experience in being the first Latino DJ in the evolution of hip-hop. Dj Disco Wiz was also a major contributor in the opening of the Experience Music Project in Seattle in 2000. His contribution and donation of original hip-hop flyers, solely for the preservation of hip-hop can be seen as part of the archives. He was also instrumental in the making of Jim Fricke and Charlie Ahearn’s rendition of the early years of hip-hop entitled Yes, Yes Y’all. DJ Disco Wiz is a poet who has recently been inspired in writing a lyrical account for the lack of recognition of the early pioneers. His passion is versed in a poem entitled “The Land Before The Rhyme” was performed at the Apollo Theater, the landmark Nuyorican Poet Cafe and also at poet venues through out New York City, and can be seen in the book Born in the Bronx, Dj Disco Wiz is currently involved in clothing project's with The Originators and Guerrilla Republik, He is also featured in ALL OUT WAR a B-Boy Story. and "NY77: The Coolest Year In Hell" He is currently working on a book with Ivan Sanchez based on his life titled, It’s Just Begun: The Epic Journey of DJ Disco Wiz Hip-Hop’s First Latino DJ, Wiz is also a board member of the Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture. His relevance to the current state of Hip Hop as a pioneer is expressed in the interest many writers and journalists take in learning about his life and contributions to the arts of Hip Hop. Dj Disco Wiz is also the grandson of the late legendary santero Norberto Cedeno of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, La Mano Poderosa (The All Powerful Hand of God), 1950, and the Creator and founder of The Hip-Hop Meets Spoken Wordz Series
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Thu, 05/01/2008 - 12:37am
Wed, 04/30/2008 - 5:04pm
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much respect Bro........................
much respect Bro........................
Fri, 04/25/2008 - 5:34pm
Thu, 04/24/2008 - 12:24pm
Comment by DJDiscoWiz
lol.....no doubt!!! thanks for all the love n support! hermana.........
lol.....no doubt!!! thanks for all the love n support! hermana.........
Wed, 04/23/2008 - 5:23pm
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Happy Birthday Bro!!!
Happy Birthday Bro!!!
Fri, 04/11/2008 - 12:08pm
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always! grasshopper.......
always! grasshopper.......
Tue, 04/01/2008 - 10:29pm
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Oh! my bad!!! I forgot that you were the pres of the Good Girls Club...............
Oh! my bad!!! I forgot that you were the pres of the Good Girls Club...............
Mon, 03/31/2008 - 1:26pm
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Yo! Bro! thanks for the love in Orlando...........
Yo! Bro! thanks for the love in Orlando...........
Sun, 03/30/2008 - 7:58pm
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Yo! son! you every where...............
Yo! son! you every where...............
Fri, 03/28/2008 - 7:16am
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Damn! Spanish people...........lol
Damn! Spanish people...........lol
Tue, 03/25/2008 - 6:38pm
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hey Athena! thanks for the heads up! One Love....
hey Athena! thanks for the heads up! One Love....
Sat, 03/22/2008 - 11:44pm
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Wepa!!! pack ya Chancla's........its on Love......
Wepa!!! pack ya Chancla's........its on Love......
Thu, 03/20/2008 - 5:33pm
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no doubt! poet.......
no doubt! poet.......
Wed, 03/19/2008 - 6:47pm
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Word!!! I got you Athena..............
Word!!! I got you Athena..............
Wed, 03/05/2008 - 3:59pm
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Luz, hermanita! no doubt! we need to get up soon.......One Love...
Luz, hermanita! no doubt! we need to get up soon.......One Love...
Fri, 02/29/2008 - 8:25pm
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Always hermanita! lets build......
Always hermanita! lets build......
Fri, 02/29/2008 - 12:59pm
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no doubt! good looking on the spotlight shine! living the vida loca in miami huh? that's whats up! much love...
no doubt! good looking on the spotlight shine! living the vida loca in miami huh? that's whats up! much love...
Fri, 02/29/2008 - 11:41am
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Oh damn! my bad! sorry for putting out ya timeline like that!!! lol
Oh damn! my bad! sorry for putting out ya timeline like that!!! lol
Fri, 02/22/2008 - 2:48pm
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"yes We Can"
"yes We Can"
Sun, 02/17/2008 - 3:51am
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forshizzo.........
forshizzo.........
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What you need to know about me:
Hip hop Pioneer, Writer, poet, activist, Historian and Master Chef with 25 years in the Culinary industry.
DJ Disco Wiz (real name Luis Cedeño) is a Latino DJ who was briefly known as DJ Louie Lou born in Bronx New York. he is credited as being the first Latino Hip-Hop DJ, His contributions have paved the way for Latin DJs everywhere to make their mark in the industry. Back in the day, Dj Disco Wiz was known for his aggressive battle style of DJing, and together with his partner and childhood friend Grandmaster Caz, then known as DJ Casanova Fly of the Mighty Force Crew throughout the mid- to late-1970s. They are legendary for their DJ battles in the streets of the South Bronx; DJ Disco Wiz is also credited for being the first DJ to make a "mixed plate" in 1977, along with Grandmaster Caz, when he combined sound bites, special effects and paused beats. This is Hip-Hop’s first mixed dub recording. In the years since, DJ Disco Wiz has openly contributed to the education and recognition of the early years of hip-hop. In the millennium issue of The Source magazine he candidly shared his experience in being the first Latino DJ in the evolution of hip-hop. Dj Disco Wiz was also a major contributor in the opening of the Experience Music Project in Seattle in 2000. His contribution and donation of original hip-hop flyers, solely for the preservation of hip-hop can be seen as part of the archives. He was also instrumental in the making of Jim Fricke and Charlie Ahearn’s rendition of the early years of hip-hop entitled Yes, Yes Y’all. DJ Disco Wiz is a poet who has recently been inspired in writing a lyrical account for the lack of recognition of the early pioneers. His passion is versed in a poem entitled “The Land Before The Rhyme” was performed at the Apollo Theater, the landmark Nuyorican Poet Cafe and also at poet venues through out New York City, and can be seen in the book Born in the Bronx, Dj Disco Wiz is currently involved in clothing project's with The Originators and Guerrilla Republik, He is also featured in ALL OUT WAR a B-Boy Story. and "NY77: The Coolest Year In Hell" He is currently working on a book with Ivan Sanchez based on his life titled, It’s Just Begun: The Epic Journey of DJ Disco Wiz Hip-Hop’s First Latino DJ, Wiz is also a board member of the Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture. His relevance to the current state of Hip Hop as a pioneer is expressed in the interest many writers and journalists take in learning about his life and contributions to the arts of Hip Hop.
Dj Disco Wiz is also the grandson of the late legendary santero Norberto Cedeno of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, La Mano Poderosa (The All Powerful Hand of God), 1950, and the Creator and founder of The Hip-Hop Meets Spoken Wordz Series
Music that’s in my head (and playlists):
Music that feeds the Soul
The stuff I’m obsessed with:
Knowledge
What I can’t live without:
Passion, Desire, and purpose
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