"If God was a DJ, I'll be His opener!" --HeavyHitter DJ C-Lo
"If you envy successful people, you create a negative force field of attraction that repels you from ever doing the things that you need to do to be successful. If you admire successful people, you create a positive force field of attraction that draws you toward becoming more and more like the kinds of people that you want to be like." --Brian Tracy
Although many believe that it takes twenty years to become an overnight success, this Latino is almost already there. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, this humble Ecuadorian is an official DJ for The world famous DJ crew "The HeavyHitters".
It is no enigma that buoyancy, commitment, and ambition played an intricate role in the success story of DJ C-Lo. He started his career in the New York City Clubs scene. He has even undertaken clubs in Canada where he remains a legacy. Having only started DJing at the late age of 20, C-LO has gone on to embrace the New York City club scene, holding it down at spots all over the city including Float now called T-NY, China Club, Jade Terrace, Mars 2112, Show World,, Club New York, B.B. Kings, Club Deep, Club Spirit, Crobar (NYC), Babalus, Club Exit/Penthouse, Blis, MiGente Café, Blue Tequila, Jet Set Café, Club Flamingo, Saci Club now called Show Nightclub, Club Hollywood, Lobby, the new Copacabana, Latin Quarters (LQs), Crane Club, Club Cream, La Boom (Ottawa, Canada), Club Pearl (White Plains), Pearl Nightclub now called Octagon (NYC), Moonlighting, 5 Spot (Philadelphia), Club Speed, Cherry Lounge. After over coming the club scene DJ C-Lo is now working on making a great impact in the mixtape world.
DJ C-Lo has also played at different venues throughout the country including concerts, festivals, college events, private parties, weddings, fraternity and sorority mixers. C-Lo has rocked parties hosted by celebrities across the city & nation. He has spun alongside prestigious DJs including, The Heavy Hitters own DJ Enuff, Camilo, Kast One, Lobo (La Mega), Big Dawg Pitt Bull Funk Master Flex, Cipha Sounds, also along side Tony Touch, & Kid Capri. These are just to name a few.
As if these were not enough stories of success, DJ C-Lo is even becoming an Orchard Beach legacy since he entertained beachgoers during the Salsa Festivals in the summer of 2003, 2004 & 2005. In August of 2003, the Intrepid Museum spectators sampled his flava as he represented for a performance sponsor by noticiero El Mundo, The Ruff Ryders Freestyle Battle which went on in October of 2003. Nearly a year later in October of 2004, DJ C-Lo made his first international impact when he toured Australia sponsored by On Point Promotions, a promotions powerhouse in Perthe, Australia. Also that year on November of 2004 the heat was felt when DJ C-Lo layed the tracks down for the reggaeton group MOSA at the legendary Madison Square Garden for the biggest reggaeton concert of the year... La Mega 97.9FM's Megaton! In the Month of March of 2005 the world famous Ringly Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus w/ La Mega 97.9FM & Urban Box Office (U.B.O) tagged teamed with C-Lo for the oppurtunity to entertain the kids at the legendary circus act in Madison Sqaure Garden. In the month of April 2005 the state of Florida got even hotter when DJ C-Lo once again embraced the audience with charisma at the biggest festival in the state of Florida...Calle 8! While in his stay in Florida, DJ C-Lo made his first official live television broadcast when he made a special DJ guest appearences on "The Roof" television show on The Mun2 channel in Miami, Florida (check your local cable listing). In the month of October of 2005 C-Lo was spinnin' for an upcoming reggaeton group (Dynasty & Padrino) at the South Street Seaport Latin Grammy Street Festival (NYC) hosted by La Kalle 105.9FM. Just recently in the month of September 2006 at the University of Buffalo in Buffalo, NY, C-Lo was selected to host the Fall Fest 2006 Concert along with Clipse, Kelis, Cam'Ron & The Dipset and Sean Paul. Then a few hours later C-Lo was tearing the roof off at the afterparty in Club LVL with Black Eyed Peas in attedance in downtown Buffalo.
One of the secrets to this entertainers success has been his clear frame of mind. Striving to succeed in the industry has become easier for him since he has a clear understanding of people he would like to follow. He admires all DJs for their ability to keep a crowd excited & moving but in addition to mentioning those above, some of the DJs he has always had the utmost respect for are Dj Enuff, Dj Camilo, Funk Master Flex, Dj Red Alert, Dj Kid Capri, Grandmaster Flash, Dj Scribble, Dj Spinbad, Jam Master Jay (R.I.P.). These are some of the people he has worked hard to be similar to. This is his ultimate goal!
A lengthy time in the industry allows you to better appreciate struggles and obstacles. One that views challenges as opportunities, this ambitious young entertainer promises to engage in many functions in the near future.