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LUVVA J

WINNERS TRAIN, LOSERS COMPLAIN...DO YO THANG!

About Me


LUVVA J was born in The Yay Area, California (Hayward to be exact), was raised in Pacoima, California & Olympia, WA by his mother - a pop locker from Watts & Inglewood, CA who used to dance with Shabadoo (Ozone for doz who slept...).
Luvva J grew up in the gang culture of Los Angeles, but was fortunate to have been moved to the state of Washington by his mother at a young enough age to avoid getting caught up. In Washington, he and his sister were B-Boying/Girling at the young ages of five and seven respectively. They were involved with the TA Crew of Tacoma, WA in the early '80s and Luvva J learned to scratch with his mother's one Technic turntable in 1983 after purchasing his first albums: The Fat Boys (with "Jailhouse Rap" and all that) and a remix album called Let The Music Scratch.
Luvva J indulged himself in the culture of Hip-Hop and was familiar with the mighty Zulu Nation at a young age. Embracing himself and his Hip-Hop culture was reinforced by his mother and family who knew that Hip-Hop was a source of inspiration, courage and confidence for young people of color especially in the '80s when mainstream U.S. culture largely dismissed the culture of Hip-Hop.
Luvva J began djaying on the radio in 1989 with veteran/pioneer radio personality, Nancy G at KAOS 89.3 FM in Olympia, WA. He was twelve years old at this time. He had listened and admired the sultry and strong voiced female since 1988 as she broadcast EVERYTHING that was ANYTHING during this golden era of Hip-Hop. To this day he honors Nancy G on all of his radio/television broadcasts! She's the woman! Nancy G was also a pioneer and source of support for legends like DJ B-Mello and she broke albums by Sir Mix-A-Lot and Criminal Nation (Pacific Northwest Hip-Hop pioneers).
Luvva J began working in the media as a writer, producer, director and host of projects. Luvva J continued to work in radio @ KAOS, KZUU, KUOW, KBBY, CFBT (The Beat 94.5 FM), CPSD and CPSM amongst other stations.
Luvva J attended Washington State University as the first person in his immediate family to attend a University. He would graduate with a Triple Major in Communications (Media/Film Production, Media Management and Broadcast Journalism), a Triple Minor (Spanish, Business and Comparative American Cultures) and his Masters Degree in Education (with a Teaching Certificate). Luvva J taught GED preparation courses for Native American communities and children and elders of migrant workers. Luvva J also designed and instructed leadership, accountability and self-improvement education programs for incarcerated individuals and works with Jim Brown's Amer-I-Can program and Free Ya Mind, Incorporated. He would later teach fifth grade before serving the public sector.
Luvva J is currenlty completing his Masters Degree in Business Administration (Project Management/Leadership/Diversity) at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA while traveling as a DJ, Artist, Writer, Consultant and Speaker.
While furthering his educational goals, LUVVA J is working with Canadian MC Battle Champ Langdon Auger, to complete their B.O.B.B.I. (Best Of Both Borders International) project. Luvva J has toured and performed with WC, Too Short, Lloyd Banks, Andre Nickatina, Mac Dre (RIP), DJ Quik, Tha Alkaholiks, Westside Connection, Spice 1 and more. Luvva J has appeared in the film/documentary THE GIFT (www.andrenickatina.com) as the co-producer/writer and featured interviewer.
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THE GIFT features amongst others: Mac Dre (Rest In Peace, Brother), Suga Free, Mac Mall, Andre Nickatina, Equipto, Brotha Lynch and more. Luvva J has appeared on the following releases as an artist: Andre Nickatina's critically acclaimed and award-nominated BULLETS, BLUNTS & AH BIG BANKROLL, Mike Marshall & Equipto's KEEP IT MOVIN' (K.I.M.), Andre Nickatina & Equipto's HORNS & HALOS II and Langdon Auger's CRISP LIVING and THE WIZARD OF AUGZ. Additionally, LUVVA J appeared on the following compilation releases: DEGREE OF THE STREETS (High Alert Status Records), PAST BECOMES FUTURE (Pro Soul Music) and as a world-class OG DJ, he has released the acclaimed LIVE FROM I-5 Series (1-10) along with LIVE FROM MERMAN DRIVE - an ode to his time at Washington State University while living in the legendary North Campus (North Compton) Heights apartment complex - better known to the OGs as "The Jungle".
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Member Since: 8/18/2005
Band Website: djluvvaj.com
Band Members: LUVVA J PIMPIZZI rocks with THE PIMPIZZI FAMILY (est. 1995), THE MACKIZZI FAMILY (est. 1995), B.O.B.B.I. (The Best Of Both Borders International), L.O.O.T. (Lords Of Our Thang) DJs, SoundWave Productions, LJ2 Recordings, Crowd Control Enterprises, The HP (Hawk's Prarie) & his producer NS (Nu Sound). Luvva J is managed by The D (Devastator Management & Communications/AHB).Luvva J is The Official DJ for Andre Nickatina, Steelo, The Silent Lambs Project & of course rocks with Live From I-5 Radio, Sac Town Radio & Warrior FM.
Influences: I WAS RAISED IN THE GAME... SO... Here's how I give it up: Mi Familia es numero UNO! KRS ONE (BDP), Whodini, Sir-Mix-Alot, UTFO, Stevie Wonder, Too Short, Steady B, Akinyele, Andre Nickatina (Dre Dog), Mac Dre (RIP), Mac Mall, Fleetwood Mac, E-40 (& The Click), Tupac Shakur (RIP), Outkast, Kurtis Blow, De La Soul, 3rd Bass, Scarface (& The Geto Boys), America's Most Wanted (Old School Yay Area!), Criminal Nation, NWA, The Alakaholiks (The Liks baybee, The Liks! - What up Pacoima! Eastside Valley, bebe!), Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Monie Love, Madusa, Bahamadia, MC Smooth (RIP), Roxanne Shante, The Real Roxanne, Kid N' Play, Afrika Bambaataa, Spice 1, A Tribe Called Quest, Egyptian Lover, Mike Marshall, Nick Peace (On the beats baybee), Dead Prez, Ras Kass, Cool C ("The Glamorous Life" ha ha!), Luke Skywalker, The Two Live Crew, Poison Clan (& JT Money), Kanye West is a G, Teena Marie, Rick James, James Brown, Kid Frost (now Frost), Mellow Man Ace, Cypress Hill, Mad Skillz (now Skillz), Channel Live, Mr. Magic (WBLS' Rap Attack since '86 baybee!), Beenie Man, Mad Cobra, Common, Large Professor (& Main Source), Dr. Dre, 8Ball & MJG, DJ Assault, Above The Law, X-Clan, Freestyle Fellowship, The Hieroglyphics, Blackalicious, Jurassic 5 (What up Numark!), Eazy-E, Suga Free, DJ Quik, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon The Chef, GZA/Genius, Method Man/Mr. Meth, Masta Killa, U-God, Cappadaonna, The WU-TANG CLAN (What up Eli!), Public Enemy, Kokane, Jay-Z, Nas, Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Grand Daddy I.U., Biz Markie, Marly Marl, The Juice Crew, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Equipto, Fat Joe, Big Pun, Twista (Used to be Tung Twista), Detroit's Most Wanted, Mobb Deep, Ill Al Skratch, Black Moon, Smif-N-Wessun, The Skinny Boyz, Whistle, The Fila Fresh Crew, OG Ron C (Dallas, mayn!), Young & Restless, K9 Posse, King Sun, Heltah Skeltah, Nine, Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, Ice Cube, Larry Larr, Magic Johnson, Michael Cooper, Byron Scott, Ronnie Lott, Joe Montana, Roger Craig, Jerry Rice, John Taylor, Marcus Allen, Chet Brooks, Dwight Clark, Tom Rathman, Steve Young, Deion Sanders, The San Francisco 49ers, The Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders (in that order!), The Los Angeles Lakers - Foe Life!, Schooly Dee, Kool Moe Dee, The Fat Boys, The Beastie Boys, Prince, Roy Ayers, Michael Jackson (The Real Michael), Madonna, The Time, Fela kuti, The O'Jays, Isley Guys, Blondie, Sugar Hill Gang, The Funky Four + 1 More, Mixmaster Spade, Nick Peace, Jungle Brothers, A Guy Called Gerald, Al Di Meola, DJ Kemo, DJ B-Mello, Nasty Nes (206 Vet!), Nancy G (36Originale Veterana!), Hi-C, 2nd II None, AMG, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Billie Holiday, Dr. Lee Jones, Dr. Cornel West, Spike Lee, Noam Chomsky, Thurgood Marshall, Paul Robeson (RIP), Nat Turner (RIP), Willie Hutch, Camp Lo, Langston Hughes, Dr. Malauna Karenga, Nelson Mandela, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Satchmo, Sweetback, Average White Band, Quincy Jones, Masta Ace, R.Kelly, Stevie Ray Vaugn, John Coltrane, Frank Sinatra, EPMD, Red Man, LL Cool J, The World Famous Supreme Team, Rakim, Zapp, Lighter Shade Of Brown, The Bar-Kays, All Cholos, Crips & Bloods who represent The Peace Treaty in a real way! Tookie Williams (RIP), Tony Bogard (RIP), Malcolm X (RIP), Patrice Lumumba (RIP), John Brown (RIP), Nicholas Maurice Woods (RIP), Kam, Snoop Dogg, Big L (RIP), Cash Money Click (Ja Rule's old crew in '94), Compton's Most Wanted, Brotha Lynch Hung & X-Raided, Big Daddy Kane, Ice T, Timbaland & Magoo, Leaders of The New School, Busta Rhymes, San Quinn, Notorious B.I.G. (RIP), Transformer Vets, Grandma Stella (RIP), Scooby Doo, La Fresh, Playboy Uncle D. and Ray Love 75. These are some of those whom I grew with...Basically, all my free people using their brain to make a positive difference during our short time on this small planet...Peace, Love and HonorLJ Pimpizzi
Sounds Like: Luvva J, In A Real Way... From The O-Town to Yo Town! The 360riginale/East Tanglewilde/The HP (Hawk's Prairie) "When A Wise Man Speaks, Wise Ones Listen..." - JSG
Record Label: The AHB Network/LJ2/Million Dollar Dream/Pro Soul
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

LIVE FROM I-5 with LUVVA J: Playlist for June 20, 2008

Playlist for:                                   ...
Posted by LUVVA J on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:59:00 PST

LIVE FROM I-5 RADIO PLAYLIST: June 13, 2008

Playlist for:   LIVE FROM I-5                  Date:   & nbsp; 061308     &n...
Posted by LUVVA J on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:56:00 PST

LIVE FROM I-5 PLAYLIST: May 16, 2008

Playlist for:   Live From I-5         &nb sp;  Date: 051608  Host: Jose S. Gutierrez Jr.        &nbs...
Posted by LUVVA J on Sat, 17 May 2008 05:00:00 PST

LIVE FROM I-5 w/ LUVVA J PLAYLIST: MAY 2, 2008

Special Guest: ESHAM..tr valign="top">Esham World Hustle   World Hustle Acid Rap Y   Guilty Simpson Clap Yo Hands   Chrome Children Stones Throw N   NWA S...
Posted by LUVVA J on Sat, 03 May 2008 06:53:00 PST

LIVE FROM I-5 w/ LUVVA J: Playlist for April 25, 2008

..tr style=""> One Way Cutie Pie   The Best Of& WL N.O.R.E. Nothin'   God's Favorite Def Jam MC...
Posted by LUVVA J on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:03:00 PST

LUVVA J APPOINTED AS NW REGIONAL EDITOR FOR OZONE MAGAZINE

DJ LUVVA J aka Jose S. Gutierrez Jr. has been appointed as the editor for Ozone Magazine's RapQwest Pacific Northwest Regional section.  As the editor, Luvva J will report on Hip-Hop news, inform...
Posted by LUVVA J on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:13:00 PST

LIVE FROM I-5 RADIO w/ LUVVA J: Playlist for APRIL 18, 2008

..tr style=""> Grandmaster Flash Pump Me Up (rmx)   Grandmaster Flash Remixes WL Jurassic 5 Improvise   Improvise ...
Posted by LUVVA J on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:59:00 PST

LIVE FROM I-5 RADIO w/ LUVVA J PLAYLIST FOR: APRIL 11, 2008

..tr style=""> DJ Shadow 3 Freaks feat. Turf Talk & Keak   The Outsider Shadowmusik Ghostface Killah Nutmeg   ...
Posted by LUVVA J on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:59:00 PST

LIVE FROM I-5 RADIO with LUVVA J - PLAYLIST: APRIL 4, 2008

..tr style=""> ..table> ..tr> Afrika Bambaata Looking For The Perfect Beat   The Soul Sonic Force TB Afrika Bambaata Planet Rock ...
Posted by LUVVA J on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:57:00 PST

LUVVA J TO ROCK HOUSEPARTY IN THE 360 (LACEY/OLYMPIA)

Come and rock with the best Saturday night (4/5/08 - TOMORROW BABY!) as Luvva J (fresh off of his Canadian tour) & Oso hold down the microhphone and the 1s & 2s @ The Legion Hall at 2602 Marvi...
Posted by LUVVA J on Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:50:00 PST