How did you get into the entertainment business? How long have you been in the business?

I've been in the entertainment industry for the past 19 years. When I was 16, I started off in the industry as a professional dancer. I was a background dancer for Missy Elliott and other freestyle artists. Through dancing, I toured tons of places including the Caribbean and across the US in clubs in New York City, Miami, and Vegas. I've also worked for tons of companies and danced at many private parties.

Nearly twenty years later at the age of 36, I'm grown to become strictly an MC. I made the move from a dancer to an MC when I was given a shot on the mic. I was fortunate enough to have tremendous support from senior event hosts who helped build my rep and gave me opportunities to rock their parties as an MC. Just like when I was a dancer, I also travel as an MC. I've worked in Capetown, Africa and glad to work in different cities around the world!

What do you enjoy most about your role as an MC?

I love making people party and have a good time. Whether it is a room filled with 10 or 700 people, I enjoy commanding and controlling a room as an event host.

You used to work for Jelly Bean Records. Tell us about the parallels of promoting for Jelly Bean Records and your role as an event host.

When I worked for Jelly Bean Records, I used to promote records made by the label. I was constantly on the phone with different music distributors. For example, I spent time working with DJs to make sure they spin the records at clubs. I was also a promoter for the Billboard, radio and mix shows, and record pools.

Like what I did at Jelly Bean Records, I do the same as an MC because it is all about networking and relationship building. Promoting a record to a DJ is similar to commanding a room at a party. I'm speaking to an audience and guiding them through the program as well as motivating them to stay energetic throughout the event.

What are your favorite music styles?

This is an easy question...I'm a Puerto Rican from the Bronx so naturally my favorite music style is old school hip-hop. I also love to Salsa so I enjoy Latin music. Other types include soulful house and I basically can dance to anything!

You've worked at hundreds of private and corporate events. Please highlight the most memorable events.

There is no one single event that sticks out because I treat each gig as its own. There is no event that tops another. As an MC, it is my job to make any event the best of what it is regardless of whether it is at a basic or luxurious venue or a room filled with fifty or five hundred guests. Ultimately my drive is to be at an event and rock the floor the whole night!

Why DJUSA?

I was introduced to DJUSA through DJ Sharad who I have known for a long time through working in the entertainment industry. I love DJUSA and the brotherhood among the team. Sharad treats DJUSA the old school promoting way. He uses every avenue to promote his business starting from the streets to everywhere on social media. At DJUSA, I've had the chance to diversify my career as an MC. Although DJUSA caters to many markets today, I really enjoy working South Asian weddings because they are awesome and I love the mass size of the parties that continue on for days. DJUSA rocks!

What do you do outside of DJUSA?

Outside of DJUSA I do sound tech and work red carpets for a production company. I host multiple celebrity events some of which include CBS Primetime, Colin Powell, and the American Cancer Society. I'm always going to keep MCing!