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DJ JUNBOX was born Rodolfo Castellanos on 4/17/1986 in Passaic NJ, to a family of Salvadorian decent. At a very early stage of his career Dj JunBox showed interest in music and its technology experimenting with speakers, mixers, turn tables, and Cd Players.
At the age of 9 DJ Junbox joined the band and choir in school which gave him the opportunity to experiment with many different brass instruments, and as a member of the choir he sang as a Bass 2. His passion for music grew with time leading him to pursue a career in the music industry.
His time and dedication in the music world has taken him to receive various awards for his involvement. He was awarded, Best Improved by PCTI, Best rhythmic section with PHS Jazz Band, Out Standing Musicianship by PHS, and as a member of the Passaic High School Marching band he help win the 4th Place in States Competition Marching band as a Non Ranking School. After Graduating High School he furthers his education in music attending William Paterson University’s Music Department.
Inspired by his mentor Angel Laboy a music teacher and a member of various Latin bands; Dj Junbox created his own local Latin Band “G Swing”, as well as playing the Bass Guitar with many other local bands.Angel Laboy did not just inspire his desire to play in a band, but also motivated his aspiration to become a Disc Jockey at the age of 12, by giving him the opportunity to DJ private events.
At the age of 16/17 he obtains his first Dj equipment with the help of his mother, and he begins Djing and promoting Teen Nights at Different Clubs around the area. Since he started promoting and Djing on his own he has collaborated with many different promoters and Dj’s. He is has worked with the well Recognized international impresario Rafael Concepcion, and Giovanni Scazulli ....
Some of Dj Junbox greatest inspirations are Maria Ramos (mother), Edwin Medina, Angel Laboy,Dj Alex Sensation, Dj Camilo,dj prostyle dj precise dj enuff dj tedsmooth
At the age of 9 DJ Junbox joined the band and choir in school which gave him the opportunity to experiment with many different brass instruments, and as a member of the choir he sang as a Bass 2. His passion for music grew with time leading him to pursue a career in the music industry.
His time and dedication in the music world has taken him to receive various awards for his involvement. He was awarded, Best Improved by PCTI, Best rhythmic section with PHS Jazz Band, Out Standing Musicianship by PHS, and as a member of the Passaic High School Marching band he help win the 4th Place in States Competition Marching band as a Non Ranking School. After Graduating High School he furthers his education in music attending William Paterson University’s Music Department.
Inspired by his mentor Angel Laboy a music teacher and a member of various Latin bands; Dj Junbox created his own local Latin Band “G Swing”, as well as playing the Bass Guitar with many other local bands.Angel Laboy did not just inspire his desire to play in a band, but also motivated his aspiration to become a Disc Jockey at the age of 12, by giving him the opportunity to DJ private events.
At the age of 16/17 he obtains his first Dj equipment with the help of his mother, and he begins Djing and promoting Teen Nights at Different Clubs around the area. Since he started promoting and Djing on his own he has collaborated with many different promoters and Dj’s. He is has worked with the well Recognized international impresario Rafael Concepcion, and Giovanni Scazulli ....
Some of Dj Junbox greatest inspirations are Maria Ramos (mother), Edwin Medina, Angel Laboy,Dj Alex Sensation, Dj Camilo,dj prostyle dj precise dj enuff dj tedsmooth
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