DJ Disciple is one of my long-standing friends in the industry who has stood the test of time, and he has consistently championed our music. I’m happy that he is sharing his story and proud to be a part of it.
— Roger Sanchez, Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer, four-time DJ Awards winner
I first heard of DJ Disciple when I got a cassette from a friend. All it said was “DJ Disciple” on it. That cassette became the cassette of my summer in 1990. We listened to it every day for three, four months straight. He was the first New York house DJ I really got into.
— Armand van Helden, Grammy Award-nominated DJ and producer
DJ Disciple is someone who’s been contributing to our scene for many years, seeing and doing it all from working the door to throwing the event itself. If anybody can speak on house music, he certainly can.
— Josh Milan, four-time Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist, DJ, recording engineer, and CEO of Honeycomb Music
DJ Disciple’s intimate story of a life lifted to creative heights by music and faith also dares to be a crucial connector that challenges well-worn storylines and illuminates how the shared roots of hip-hop, house, and DJ culture bred in New York City keep the whole world dancing. The combination of Disciple’s extensive lived experience and meticulous research and interviews makes this an important book that’s hard to put down.
— Tamara Palmer, DJ, music historian and author of Hit Single and Country Fried Soul: Adventures in Dirty South Hip-Hop
DJ Disciple has always brought soul love and vibes to his craft. His love affair with music has always remained strong
— Jumpin Jack Frost, jungle & drum and bass producer, author of Big Bad & Heavy
DJ Disciple is house music history. He was a staple, and I would listen to him religiously. He also paved the way for many female DJs with all-women shows.
— Mikki Afflick, DJ and producer, Sun Soul Music
What can I say? His smile says everything. Whenever we had the opportunity of sharing the music bill together, I felt I was on a team with a man that had a heart of gold.
— Robert Owens, Fingers Inc.
DJ Disciple and Henry Kronk perfectly capture the golden era of house music. DJ Disciple’s story is a testament to hard work, dedication, and talent. He carved his way through the crazy music business and built a successful career. Enjoy the ride as I did—this is a must-have book.
— Nick Jones, DJ and producer
My heart is racing a mile a minute from reading this book!
— Richard Vasquez, DJ and electronic music composer, founder of Moon Records
'Great read bro'. Thanks for including us.
— Bobby & Steve
DJ Disciple had the best FM radio show in NY in the early 90s. I would tune in as often as possible and always made sure that he was the first to get my latest tunes. I love his enthusiasm and energy, and I am always happy to hear his DJ sets.
— Victor Simonelli, DJ and producer
The legendary DJ Disciple helped me out at the start of my career. We even produced a few tunes together that still sound great, and he helped get my name out there.
— Robbie Rivera, DJ and producer, Juicy Music
A sprawling debut of autobiographical journalism. This pre-EDM history of dance music offers readers an intimate look behind the DJ booth at the inner workings of the NYC club culture of the 90s to the present.
— DeForrest Brown Jr., author of Assembling a Black Counter Culture
This book is an encyclopedic coverage of the street and the club scene all wrapped into one—the behind-the-scenes of what truly went on.
— Lenny Fontana, DJ and producer, True House Stories
In The Beat, The Scene, The Sound, DJ Disciple has given us an invaluable tome that breaks down how his life, like house music, has had its ups and downs in a way only someone with his expertise and experience could. It’s an exciting trip down memory lane for me, as someone who was lucky enough to experience the music and the movement that was “house” in its heyday.
— Kerika Fields, author of With Your Bad Self