Author at Powerhouse Books
Greater New York City Area
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- Author at powerhouse Books
- Host, DJ at Urban Latino Radio
- Celebrity/Writer/Columnist at (Si)Tv
- Writer/Author at BLISS Literary Agency International, Inc.
- Celebrity/ Artist/Public Relations at Guerrilla Republik
- Writer/Hip-Hop Historian at HipHopgame.com
- Founder/Creator/Producer at Hip-Hop Meets Spoken Wordz-Fundraiser for the homeless
- Board Member at Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture
- Celebrity/Artist/Public Relations at The Originators
- Hip-Hop Pioneer/Historian at Hip-Hop Culture
- Past
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- À la carte Chef at The University Club
- Chef at Graham Windham
- Sous Chef at The Union League Club
- Education
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- State University of New York College at Buffalo
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DJ Disco Wiz’s Summary
DJ Disco Wiz (Luis Cedeño) was born in Bronx New York on August 11, 1961. 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-70s. 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, 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 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, He is also featured in ALL OUT WAR a B-Boy Story. and The Emmy Nominated Vh1 Rock Doc "NY77: The Coolest Year In Hell" He Co-Author with Ivan Sanchez based on his life - It’s Just Begun: The Epic Journey of DJ Disco Wiz, Hip-Hop’s First Latino DJ. Miss Rosen Editions/powerhouse Books 2009. Wiz is also a board member of the Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture.and founder, creator, director of The Hip-Hop Meets Spoken Wordz fundraiser for the homeless.
DJ Disco Wiz’s Specialties:
DJ,Turntablist,Hip-Hop Historian, Author,Poet,Writer, Activst, Humanitarian
DJ Disco Wiz’s Experience
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Author
powerhouse Books
(Publishing industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Co-Author of memoir - Its Just Begun : the epic journey of DJ Disco Wiz Hip Hops first Latino DJ. Miss Rosen Editons/powerhouse Books 2009.
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Host, DJ
Urban Latino Radio
(Music industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
DJ Disco Wiz Hip-Hop Chronicles on Urban Latino Radio
Fri. 10pm-12am
Hosted by Dj Disco Wiz
Spinning Old School Hip Hop & R&B Classics from the 70's, 80's, & 90's Credited with being the first Latino DJ in Hip-Hop music. DJ Disco Wiz will be spinning Hip Hop classics from the formative years.
Taking you back Friday Nights 10pm-12am
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Celebrity/Writer/Columnist
(Si)Tv
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
December 2007 — Present (2 years )
SiTv Entertainment Columnist/ Weekly Journals/Reviews/Entertainment Features. http://entertainment.sitv.com/blogs/DJDiscoWiz
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Writer/Author
BLISS Literary Agency International, Inc.
(Writing and Editing industry)
February 2007 — Present (2 years 10 months)
Co-Author with Ivan Sanchez of "its Just Begun" The Epic Journey of DJ Disco Wiz Hip-Hops First Latino DJ,
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Celebrity/ Artist/Public Relations
Guerrilla Republik
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Apparel & Fashion industry)
August 2006 — Present (3 years 4 months)
www.guerrillarepublik.com
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Writer/Hip-Hop Historian
HipHopgame.com
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Entertainment industry)
January 2006 — Present (3 years 11 months)
Monthly Journal and Hip-Hop Blog
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Founder/Creator/Producer
Hip-Hop Meets Spoken Wordz-Fundraiser for the homeless
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Philanthropy industry)
January 2006 — Present (3 years 11 months)
History:
Hip Hop has been an integral part of the people’s movement for decades. Unfortunately, the old school pioneers had not found a connection to the new school, yet they remained joined eternally through the art form. It became specifically important to regain the voice of the people that the art was founded in. This is what prompted us to collaborate with young, up in coming artists from the hip hop and spoken word communities. Though the mainstream does not always reflect our needs, we could still hear the voice of the disenfranchised and the muted in the underground circuit. This message needed to be heard and so the event, Hip Hop meets Spoken Wordz was born in January 2006.
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Board Member
Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2005 — Present (4 years 11 months)
The Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture
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Celebrity/Artist/Public Relations
The Originators
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Apparel & Fashion industry)
January 2002 — Present (7 years 11 months)
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Hip-Hop Pioneer/Historian
Hip-Hop Culture
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Music industry)
January 1975 — Present (34 years 11 months)
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À la carte Chef
The University Club
(Food & Beverages industry)
April 1998 — August 2007 (9 years 5 months)
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Chef
Graham Windham
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 1993 — August 1997 (4 years 8 months)
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Sous Chef
The Union League Club
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Food & Beverages industry)
February 1982 — January 1993 (11 years )
DJ Disco Wiz’s Education
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State University of New York College at Buffalo
1979 — 1981
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DJ Disco Wiz’s Interests:
organizational development, professional networking, international travel, gourmet cooking, skiing, architectural history, reading, Writing, Community Outreach,
DJ Disco Wiz’s Groups:
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Art By Hollis Int'L (R) - Art, Law, Entertainment, Fashion, Sports, Film, TV, Photography & Biz -
LATIN HORROR
DJ Disco Wiz’s Honors:
Emmy Nominated Vh1 Rock Doc, NY77 The Coolest year in hell- 29th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards. OUTSTANDING ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMMING, OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT IN A CRAFT: GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART DIRECTION.
DJ Disco Wiz’s Contact Settings
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