We Salute: DJ TONY TOUCH
Q&A With DJ TONY TOUCH:
What’s your must-have winter item?
“Long johns.”
What’s your DJ uniform?
“Cap to the side, t-shirt, sweats. You got to be comfortable.”
What’s your essential party record?
“900 Number” by 45 King
Where do you see the future of DJing?
“A lot of viral stuff. Internet is taking it to the next level.”
About DJ TONY TOUCH:
Tony Touch began as a b-boy during the rap music renaissance era of the early 80s. Heavily influenced by pioneers like Crazy Legs and the Rock Steady Crew, Grandmaster Flash, Red Alert, Little Louie Vega and Jam Master Jay, he quickly shifted his interests towards the turntables. Toca is known for legendary mixtapes, like 50 MCs Parts 1, 2 and 3, and along with the countless other mixtapes, Tony became recognized in the streets and by the industry as a “mixtape king.”
In 2000, Tony released The Piece Maker on Tommy Boy Records. The album sold 400,000 units worldwide and featured legendary artists like Big Pun, Cypress Hill, Wu-Tang Clan, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Gang Starr and more. The single “I Wonder Why” featuring Total was a hit with cameos from John Leguizamo, DJ Premier and more. Toca is also known to represent the urban Latino community to the fullest with his Spanglish lyrics and salsa roots. In 2005, Tony inked a deal with EMI Records and revolutionized the game once again with his reggaeton album, ReggaeTony, featuring the hit single “Play That Song,” with Nina Sky and B-Real of Cypress Hill. The album went gold and with that success, EMI moved quickly to release ReggaeTony 2. To this date, Tony has sold over a million records worldwide. He’s toured over 30 countries and acted as DJ for artists like Cypress Hill and the Beatnuts. You may also have heard Tony on radio in New York such as HOT 97, Power 105 and WBLS and he currently hosts Toca Tuesdays each week from 8pm to midnight EST on Shade 45/Sirius.
LINKS
Official Site
Twitter
MySpace
Facebook
VIDEO
Tony Touch and Total’s “I Wonder Why (He’s The Greatest DJ)”:
DJ Tony Touch plays the Rock & Soul Christmas Party 2008:
MIXTAPE
Ponce De’Leioun‘s The Odyssey Voyage #1 Mixed By Tony Touch.
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