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Presto One

"Don't Matter, Just Don't Bite It"

About Me

It all started with mom’s home stereo system and a Frank Sinatra Record. Born in the Philippines, and raised in Las Vegas, DJ Presto One has been active in the DJ/ Turntablist scene for over 14 years. Performing large events and tours around the globe from North America, Europe and Japan, Presto has also spun at some of the Largest clubs throughout Las Vegas including PURE, TAO, Studio 54, Jet, Cherry Night Club, and is the newest resident DJ at Body English inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
DJ Presto One has opened for and worked with various artists such as: The Roots, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Mobb Deep, Fat Joe, KRS ONE, Dilated Peoples, DJ’s: Premier, Q-Bert, Jazzy Jeff, D-Styles, The Beat Junkies, Vice, 5ive, Funkmaster Flex, Grand Wizard Theodore and celebrities such as: Britney Spears, TJ Lavin, Estella Warren, & Rosario Dawson.
Presto’s work has been featured on videos, magazines, and record compilations, such as “Okay Player: True Notes Vol. 1”, Uncle Howie Records, The TJ Lavin Story DVD, DJ Q-Bert’s: Scratchlopedia DVD, Tribal Street Wear: “Beyond the Four vol. 1 & 2,” and for the ESPN Action Sports Awards in 2002.
A productive artist and performer, Presto One is a proud and active member of The Legendary World Famous "Rock Steady Crew" & founding member of the up and coming west coast based DJ collective: “The Jimi Handtrix Experience”. Presto One is proudly sponsored and endorsed by various companies such as: Tribal Street Wear, Vestax, & Shure, just to name a few.
Presto is looking forward to 2008, as he will be releasing various mix CD compilations, party breaks and his first scratch record with DJ Quest (SF / Space Travelers/ Handsome Boy Modeling School) and releasing his first do it yourself scratch video series while staying busy performing in Las Vegas. Keeping busy and staying consistent, 2008 marks a new beginning for Presto, keep your eyes and ears open for one of the world’s up and coming top DJ’s making moves this year
*"Me in Showin off the Hydroplane And The Knuck Sandwich (my Invention) in Q-Bert’s Scratchlopedia DVD":)
*"Me in Spain A few years back Cuttin it up":)
Me in Athens, Greece A few Years ago too:)
Rock Steady Crew
The Jimi Handtrix Experience

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/11/2004
Band Website: prestoone.com
Band Members: Presto One "The Fader Bator".
Influences: Just Life: My Mother, My Crew, My Life Long Friends, Sounds & Music. B-Boying, Visual art, Life & God.
Favorite Producers: DJ Shadow, DJ Krush, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Diamond D. Showbiz, Dr.Dre, Dan The Automator, DJ Quik, The Nightmare 3Sixty, MF Doom, Beatminerz, Silent John, Profile, SGroove, Rob Zombie, D-Styles, Tycho, Thievery Corporation, Moby, Kanye West, Eminem, Massive Attack, Portishead, SG*3, Ricci Rucker, Scott Storch, Just Blaze, Jazzy Jeff, Erick Sermon, Rob Swift, Shock Gee, RZA, Thes One ?uestlove, DJ Format, Neptunes, Salaam Remi, Jay Dee, DJ Zeph, Sixtoo, Beastie Boys,
Favorite DeeJayz: Melo-D, D.J.P., Rob One, Rip One, D-Styles, A-trak, Mix Master Mike, Babu, Q-Bert, Rectangle, Shadow, Krush, Fuse One, John Doe, ForeEyez, Egon, Jay Ski, Sat One, Cash Money, Alladin, Jazzy Jeff, Revolution, Spinbad, Slynkee, Robert Oleyseck, Mark Farina, Romanowski, Faust & Shortee, Vinroc, Still Wil, Baby G, Baby Jae, Vice, Dig Dug, Echo, Spair, Platurn, the Jimi Handtrix Experience, Homicide
Favorite Scratch Artist: D-Styles, Qbert, Tomkat, 2tall, Lamont, Grazzhoppa, C2C, Ricci Rucker, Rip One, Day, INL Crew, Havik, Revolution, Spinbad, Rectangle, Aladdin, Cash Money, Battle Cat, Tyra From Saigon, Faust & Shortee, Nick Nack, Red Eye, Babu, Melo-D, Birdy Nam Nam, Excess, Toad Style, Earwaxxx, Dinoh, Happee, IF2, Tek Threat
Sounds Like: Anything I want
Record Label: Fresh Foundation Recordings and Handtrix Music
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

My mixes on imeem.com :)

More mixes on imeem.com...
Posted by Presto One on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:50:00 PST

New Silly Mix By Presto One=)

http://www.sendspace.com/file/l8ryzk Nothing too complex, just an easy mix to ride to. No theme really, just a mood. enjoy=)
Posted by Presto One on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:33:00 PST

New Scratch Video

Just did a quick "cut" video Using: (2) vestax pdx 2000 TT, urei 1601 scratch mixer, & UPR1 & 3....
Posted by Presto One on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:07:00 PST

My Birthday Jamm 6/24/06

Last Night's Jamm was Awsome!!!  D-styles collected Body Bags, DJ P knocked'em out the box, Q-Unique hit the Adrenal Rush, Samson popped off ,Verbal Ase Kicked Ass & The Jimi Handtrix Ex...
Posted by Presto One on Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:17:00 PST

Fallen Soldiers

Myself & a whole community recently lost a hero & a great friend. My heart goes out to his family & his crew as well as all the fans who looked up to him. I thank this man for embracing me...
Posted by Presto One on Sun, 14 May 2006 10:43:00 PST

Euro Tour Dates

Here's A list of The whole Euro Tour For Q-Unique & DJ Presto One: Sat. Jan 22 Athens Sun. Jan. 23 Thessaloniki, GR -Wed. Jan 26 Munich, GER -Fri. Jan 28 Hengelo, NL -Sat. Jan. 29 Hoofddorp, NL ...
Posted by Presto One on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Q-Unique & Presto One Tour

Q-unique and DJ Presto One Show Dates Body: Thursday Oct. 7th Malibu @ Malibu Inn 22969 Pacific Coast Hwy Telephone: 310.456.6060 Contact: [email protected] Reservations: No reservations requ...
Posted by Presto One on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST