DJ Akshen

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Jay Valdez better known as DJ Akshen has over two decades of DJ experience. He started out by DJing his older brothers High School Dances when he was in the 7th grade and did his first club gig before he was eighteen! He has been blending multiple genres of music in his sets before the term “mash-up” even existed. This has proven to be the key ingredient to his unique signature and to attracting b

igger, more diverse crowds. DJ Akshen brings an unmatched energy to his sets as well as a combination of turntable mastery and incredible music knowledge, which very few DJs have, and consistently creates a vibe that sets off any party. He continues to perform at some of the hottest nightspots across the country, overseas, and on the seas. Through seamless mixes and an amazing sense of selection, he can transform any venue whether a club, live stage, bar, or even the deck of a cruise ship, into an all-night party! So, if you want the complete package just ask for, “lights, camera…

DJ AKSHEN!”

Clients
-Disney Cruise Lines
-Guess
-Taser International
-Heinken
-Redbull
-Microsoft

Accolades
Phoenix NewTimes Winner Best Turntablist
Red Bull Thre3Style USA National Finalist
Red Bull Thre3Style Phoenix Regional Champion
3 Time AZ DJ Spin-off Champion

Education
-Academy of Radio and TV Broadcasting, Phoenix, AZ
-Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ
~Adviser for SCC DJ & Turntablism Classes
-Cyphers Center for the Urban Arts, Phoenix, AZ
~Program Director & Instructor for DJ Classes
-Next Level, US Dept. of State, University of N.C.at Chapel Hill
~Artist Educator, Cultural Diplomat & International Exchange

Interesting Facts
-DJ Akshen was awarded "Best Place to learn How to DJ" in 2013 by The Phoenix NewTimes for his "Turntableology 101" class and workshops that he teaches at Cyphers The Center for Urban Arts
-DJ Akshen is the Father of DJ Yeah (considered by DMC & Thud Rumble at the time as the worlds youngest scratch DJ)
-DJ Yeah was featured in the 2004 DMC US Finals DVD, 2005 DMC World Finals DVD, and Turntable TV Deluxe DVD.

12/14/2024

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09/12/2024

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Come celebrate 10 years of FADER MANNERS with a live Scratch DJ Battle. All ages, All Skill Levels!

09/04/2024

This Friday at the Arizona Center…

This Friday come check out the vendors and come support your local dancer.

06/01/2024

05/09/2024

Excited to open for these 2 legends (Cut Chemist and Chali 2na) with my brotha Jorge Melo aka DJ Melo on Saturday July 20th 9PM-2AM at Walter Studios Grab your tickets now. Check event link for more details and ticket link... Cut Chemist & Chali 2na at Walter Studios

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 20th, because we have a special treat in store for the AZ music scene as Cut Chemist and Chali 2na drop in at Walter Studios! 🎵

📆 Cut Chemist & Chali 2na at Walter Studios

Though we are always careful to use the word "legends", it's hard to find a more fitting word to describe Cut Chemist and Chali 2na. With a kinship that extends back to the 80s, the musicians' histories are bound with the legacy of hip hop and turntablism and the art of lyrical storytelling. Perhaps most recognized for their work in Jurassic 5, the duo has a deep musical bond that has helped them establish a global fanbase as both solo and collaborative performers and spawned a catalogue of genre-briding music that continues to grow today.

This is a rare opportunity to experience the rap prowess of Chali 2na and world-class turntablism of Cut Chemist up close in the intimacy of a small venue... Locals DJ Melo and DJ Akshen will be spinning a b2b set to warm the night up — Act fast and grab your tickets while the getting is good! 🔥

05/07/2024

Excited to play the pre-party with my crew Furious Styles Crew at the Phoenix Symphony Hall on May 17th, 18th, & 19th.

In conjunction with The Phoenix Symphony’s performance of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection” one week earlier, conductor and music visionary Steve Hackman fuses highlights from Mahler’s Second Symphony with the rap music of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur into Resu...

05/05/2024

Excited to perform with my crew (Furious Styles Crew) May 17, 18 & 19 at Symphony Hall for the Resurrection Mixtape! hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

04/24/2024

Herberger Theater Center

04/16/2024

Time for some AKSHEN!

Sometimes when I'm not DJing a cruise ship, a DJ Battle or a Bboy Battle you can catch me at a club. Unlike some so called DJs I can beat match by ear and I'll always cut it up fresh! Hit the comments and let us know what city you want Akshen to hit up next! Everyone

03/06/2024

Tonight Fader Manners at Trill from 5:30PM-8:30PM. with special guests from Cali - LA DMC Champion and US Finalist DJ Xist and The Fader Fatalatist Spinobi from the Barnyard Mixshow Page. It's a Free Event, Open Tables, All Ages, All Skill Levels, All are Welcome!

01/19/2024

FSC30 RECAP!

A view into the FSC 30 celebrated in November. Shot by: ReflekshinEdit: ReflekshinSong: Anickan

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Phoenix, AZ
85016

Website

http://www.djakshen.com/

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