About
Meet the DJ...
Hi! If you're looking for a DJ in the central NJ area, you've come to the right place! Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Joey Rivera, a.k.a. “Joey Rewind” and this page was created to tell you a little more about me.
For starters, I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY (Sunset Park); the child of Puerto Rican immigrants. I've been influenced by all kinds of music while growing up in the big city and have had the opportunity to be around trending technology. In fact, I am highly skilled and have worked professionally with computers and technology for over 30 years. In the early 90's, I moved to the NYC suburbs in central NJ and today, I am the technical operations manager for a successful New Jersey marketing company.
Mutli-talented
I am a man of many talents including playing the piano, music composition, studio recording, and (of course) mixing. My musical influences stem from an eclectic mix of Latin and American music including Salsa, Merengue, Hip Hop, Freestyle, Pop, Rock, House, Latin Jazz, Disco, and R&B. It is my love of music that has led me to performing on a more professional level as a mobile disc jockey.
I began my musical journey as a young child, playing the piano at around the age of 9. This helped me understand how music was composed and introduced me to many genres. While growing up in the 80's (arguably one of the best musical decades ever) I started DJing for family and friends in my early teens.
In High School, I taught my best friend, Darren (a.k.a. DJ Stress), how to DJ. We then teamed up with a pair of Technics 1200 turntables and hundreds of vinyl records to create a mobile DJ group called “Frequency Response.” After a few years, Darren began a successful military career in the US Air Force and although the group was forced to split up, we continued to DJ independently for decades and remain best friends.
Today, I cater to events in the central New Jersey and New York City metro area, including the Latin-American audience. I have adopted the use of new technologies through the years and now use computer-based equipment which allows me to offer some exciting entertainment options including karaoke, intelligent lighting, and video mixing.
What sets me apart?
It's simple: I enjoy playing the songs you already know and love, regardless of when it was released. Most DJs play current music you may hear on the radio, but it doesn't necessarily mean these songs are any good!
because I bring back all the hits from yesterday to today!
My vast music library spans centuries! Starting with classical (Baroque) music and a few songs sprinkled in from the 1920's, 30's and 40's. It then really begins to build up with popular music from the 1950's through today. With 74,900 tracks at my fingertips (and millions available through online services), if a song was popular, chances are I have it!
I am very friendly to work with and am confident that my arsenal of tools and technology will bring you an unforgettable musical entertainment experience! If you have any comments or are interested in any services, please feel free to reach out to me on my contact page.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your interest and have a great day!
P.S.: If by chance you are in the Washington, DC metro area, I encourage you to visit the DJ Stress web site at DFLim.com
