J. Espinosa
J. Espinosa: Must-Have Items in My Bag
J. Espinosa at Fluxx Nightclub in San Diego on Sept. 24, 2016 (via Facebook)
From holding down the airwaves at Los Angeles’ Power 106 and San Francisco’s 99.7 NOW! to rocking clubs and Oakland Raiders games, J. Espinosa is one California’s busiest DJs. The Bay Area native is also an accomplished battle DJ, having won the Red Bull Thre3style US Championship in 2015. Check out his five must-have travel items below.
Serato Control Vinyl, Red Bull Thre3style Edition
“I got a pair of really dope white control vinyl when I was in Japan last year for the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals. I barely ever use them, but just having them in my bag reminds me of my accomplishment.”
Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets
“What can I say? Sometimes I be greasy. I can’t be in pictures looking like I just jumped out a french fry basket!”
iPhone Charger
“I have a phone charger that never leaves my bag.”
Fingernail Clippers
“I can’t focus if my fingernails get too long. I get self-conscious about them, so I always keep some nail trimmers with me!”
Jason Markk Quick Wipes
“I gotta keep my kicks fresh when I’m on the road, and we all know that your shoes are gonna to get stepped on at least 89 times when you run to the restroom during your set. These wipes work great for on-the-go touch-ups if you’re a neat freak like me.”
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Watch J. Espinosa’s Set for the MikiDz Show
J. Espinosa performs on the MikiDz Show on Jan. 11, 2016. (Matthew Ito)
On Monday, DJcity’s MikiDz Show returned from a two-year hiatus with a live stream featuring J. Espinosa. The Red Bull Thre3style World Finalist, who recently joined Los Angeles’ Power 106, delivered 42 minutes of hip-hop, bass music, and dancehall. Espinosa’s appearance also included an 18-minute interview with hosts MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone. The show was attended by notable DJs such as Amen, Yonny, Trentino, and Dynamix.
Watch the full set and interview below. The audio is also available for download via iTunes.
Power 106 Names J. Espinosa as Resident ‘Jump Off’ Mixer
J. Espinosa performs at The Bank in Las Vegas on June 28, 2015. (Facebook)
J. Espinosa has announced that he will be the resident mixer of Power 106’s Jump Off Mix show starting this weekend. The Red Bull Thre3style World Finalist has been an occasional guest on the show, which for the past couple years featured a different DJ every weekend.
Espinosa’s resume includes being a mixer on San Francisco’s WiLD 94.9 and serving as the official DJ for the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Raiders.
Power 106’s Program Director Jimmy Steal told us: “J has been an on and off Jump Off mixer [at Power 106] for quite some time. I’m excited to see how he incorporates his mixing skills every weekend now.”
The announcement comes just days before Espinosa’s scheduled performance on DJcity’s MikiDz Show.
Tune in to the Jump Off Mix on Power 106 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m. PST.
J. Espinosa to Perform on the MikiDz Show
After a near two-year hiatus, DJcity’s MikiDz Show will return January 11 with a live stream featuring J. Espinosa and hosts MikiWAR and DJ Dainjazone.
One of the most versatile DJs in the world, Espinosa was a finalist in the 2015 Red Bull Thre3style World Championship. He’s also a mixer at San Francisco’s WiLD 94.9 and the official DJ for the Oakland Raiders and San Francisco Giants.
January 11th’s set will be Espinosa’s second appearance on the show, the first being in 2010.
Tune into the live stream at 7 p.m. PST on DJcity.
Related: J. Espinosa’s Winning 2015 Thre3style U.S. Routine
Maxim Interviews J. Espinosa
J. Espinosa has seen an outpouring of press coverage, gig offers and exposure since winning the Redbull Thre3style U.S. Finals in April. One of his most notable features has been with Maxim magazine, who spoke to the Bay Area native about the battle, the current state of DJing, and more. Read the full interview here.
Related: J. Espinosa’s Winning 2015 Thre3style U.S. Routine
J. Espinosa’s Winning 2015 Thre3style U.S. Routine
J. Espinosa performs at Club Red during the Red Bull Thre3style U.S. Finals in Phoenix, Arizona on April, 3 2015. (Aaron Rogosin/Red Bull)
Red Bull has finally uploaded J. Espinosa’s winning set from the 2015 Thre3style U.S. Finals, which went down last weekend in Phoenix, Arizona. Although Thre3style routines are almost always high-energy, Espinosa’s was more intense than most of the ones we’ve heard this year. His selection included a good balance of both forward-thinking and classic material, with a focus on hip-hop and bass music. Unfortunately, the quality of the recording is very poor, but it’s still worth a listen, as Espinosa’s skills are as impressive as ever. We look forward to hearing what he does at the world finals in Tokyo.
Related: J. Espinosa’s Winning 2015 Thre3style Regional Set
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