We are BACK and better than ever!
Allow me to introduce myself. I’m currently a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and lifelong audio buff. But when I was a teen, my first love was audio and DJing. I DJ’d/MC’d for parties, youth group gatherings, and sporting events. My favs were house and techno. Then in my early 20s, I went to college and got a music degree. But I never lost my love for DJs, a good mix, and Electronic music (hit me with those 90’s mixes Wil!).
Professionally, I’ve been in the music industry for almost two decades. I have worked for almost 50 different brands. I’ve worked for many of the DJ brands you have grown to love: Vestax, Xone, Reloop, Novation… and most recently Pioneer DJ, Alpha Theta, and Jetpack. I’ve always kept a pulse on the DJ industry. Some of my best friends are here.
So when co-founder Alex was looking for someone to take The DJ Hookup to the next level, I became interested. I had been serving TDJH from the manufacturer side for years and we had a great relationship. After weeks of talking about it, I decided to make the leap… And here I am!
I may be new here, but all the rest of the crew is still here! Natalie (original co-founder), Arturo, Danny, Sebastian and Eddie. And we are expanding team (welcome Alejandra!)
We are (still) here to make your setup the best with the latest / best gear at the best prices.
What’s Coming?
Over the next few months you will see more than the fresh new look we are introducing today. We will be adding more categories and brands including LIGHTING and ATMOSPHERICS!
We will be more active on social media with specials and giveaways. You want to be involved and have a robust social media following? Contact me!
Further, we will be launching many initiatives that allows us to give back to the DJ community. Many of you have shown a loyalty to TDJH. And to us… You are family!
By the early 2026, we plan to launch the Distressed DJ Fund (DDJF). This fund will allow the community to nominate a fellow DJ that has had some recent bad luck (gear stolen, unemployment, illness, unexpected life circumstances, etc). We will team with our manufacturing partners to get the chosen nominees back on their feet with gear and/or funds.
In conclusion, WE ARE SO GLAD YOU STAYED WITH US!
And if you’re new, please bookmark our website and follow us on all the socials @thedjhookup.
Here’s to hard beats with bass and blissface,
Press Release: https://thedjhookup.com/blog/site-news/for-immediate-release/
I’m a fellow DJ that started in the 90’s too with my Technics 1200’s. They’re still going strong (probably outlast me…lol). Mostly digital now and bought my last mixer here (Rane). Had a great experience and better deal than anywhere else by far. Truly most retailers don’t understand the importance of what’s best for the buyer needs over profits. This team directed me to a Rane mixer that not club standard and never would have purchased otherwise, but after years now. Best purchase and mixer ever owned. You don’t even want to know how many mixers owned after 35 years…..
Keep up the passion for the industry. Super impressed by your support of us DJ’s with this…..By the early 2026, we plan to launch the Distressed DJ Fund (DDJF). What retailer does that?
I never comment on things, but I hear your commitment into this new endeavor. Wish more owners showed loyalty to the customers. Truly impressed!
Thanks Rick! Looking forward to the future (and more comments from you :))