Early in his teens, Showtime® began working as an opening DJ in Harlem , NY learning and perfecting his craft. By the time he reached his early 20's, he was already making an impact on the Hip Hop world as a prominent figure behind the turntables. Influences like Brucie Bee, Kid Capri, Love Bug Starski, Hollywood , and a host of others made Showtime® a more focused DJ, realizing that the power to make crowds move and shake was phenomenal. It was at that point that Showtime® started making mixtapes which helped promote his skills on the tables to the likes of Urban America.
Showtime® honed his skills to which he was able to gain residency in several Hip Hop clubs. He also was considered to be a part of NYC's first DJ clique, Hard Pack, which was founded by mixtape promoters, Rock and Will. The Hard Pack become one of the best known organizations in mixtape history, gaining national fame in The Source Magazine, Rap Pages and on MTV's Yo MTV Raps, which was hosted by Fab 5 Freddy.
The mid 90's were crucial for Showtime® because this was the time in which major defintion took place in his career. Showtime's® mixtape sales were high in volume and that led him to become one of the most highly respected Mix Tape Dj's in his time. He is still remembered as one of the pioneers of the mixtape arena and recognized as one of the top club DJ's in New England .
In 1997,Showtime® became a Mixshow DJ at WNEZ JAMZ 910 AM. His show, The Friday Night Thunderstorm, took the airwaves with an extreme and influential acceptance. His career exploded on a commercial radio level. In 2000, Showtime was also awarded Urban Network's Mixshow DJ of the Year. Showtime® is also a part of one of the most influential organizations of DJ's in the field of music today known as the CORE DJ'S. Showtime® is also proud to have been a part of Power 104.1 and was heard Mondays through Fridays at 12 noon for the Back In The Day Buffet, and Sundays doing BACKSPIN alongside Smith Brother® DJ Drake,it has become the most POWERFUL show on the airwaves today playing ALL of your requested Back In The Day Hip Hop and R&B tracks. Having over 5,000 venues under his belt,Showtime® is a true LIVING LEGEND.[LOVEMYFLASH]
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