CJ Flash
Chris “C.J. Flash” Jourdan is an extremely talented D.J., songwriter, producer, arranger and musician. He produces everything from Hip-Hop to Jazz and is considered one of the Bay Area’s original Hip-Hop pioneers. His history as a DJ goes back to 1982 when he began experimenting heavily with the turntables. His popularity grew as a party D.J., and earned him a spot on what was then the Bay Area’s hottest underground music show - Music For The People on KALX 90.7FM in Berkeley.
There, he teamed up with dynamic on-the-air personality Natty Prep. The show became the most innovative, ground-breaking music program of the 80’s in the Bay Area . This program also started the career of Hip-Hop Historian Davey D. C.J.’s musical knowledge expanded tremendously during this period. He also discovered he could produce music. Some of his early projects were writing for The Timex Social Club (Rumors), and producing for Raw Fusion (who later joined Digital Underground).
In the 90’s, he teamed up with 2 of the hottest Bay Area D.J. Organizations - The Original D.J.’s & The World Famous Rick & Russ Show. Currently, they play for a variety of venues around the country including The Los Angeles & Berkeley Jazz Festivals, The Old School Funk Fest (hosted by KBLX), and international events (Canada, Dominican Republic, Aruba).
In February 2008, C.J. joined the Katt Williams’ “It’s Pimpin’, Pimpin’” nationwide tour. For over 100 shows, C.J. played to thousands of people 5 times a week! C.J. also shares his knowledge, talents and influence with a large number of Bay Area artists, radio and club D.J.’s throughout the music community.
In 2010, C.J. created and hosted "Live @ The BBQ", a premier weekly Sunday afternoon adult mixer located at Kitty's in Emeryville, CA. Currently he (with The World Famous Rick & Russ Show) entertain for a number of events including a Friday evening "Happy Hour" mixer at 3000 Broadway Sports Bar/Restaurant (Oakland, CA), a "Live" internet radio show on Celebdjs.com, "The 5 o'clock Flashback Mix" and "The Saturday Night Get Down" with Victor Zaragoza on 102.9FM KBLX. C.J. also continues to DJ (open) for musical notables such as Earth, Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, Robin Thicke, Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj and Jay-Z.
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Big Russ
The name, Russell “Big Russ” Gatewood, has been synonymous with the Bay Area music scene for nearly 25 years. His fingerprint can be traced on almost every aspect and genre dating back to the ‘80s. His career began when Hip Hop showed him that turntables could be a musical instrument. He took that inspiration and ran with it, learned the craft from legends, spearheaded a local DJ collective and quickly became one of the more popular DJ’s in the region.
As the ‘90s began, he (along with his long time business partner Rick Patrick) formed what has become an entertainment staple in the Northern California, The World Famous Rick & Russ Show. The Rick & Russ Show received instant acclaim and was immediately successful. It wasn’t long before they were given the opportunity to live up to their moniker and began playing alongside major recording artists, performing at conventions and expos across the country. Their amazing ability to turn any and every event into celebration could be felt as far away as the U.K., Guam and South America.
Over the years, “DJ Big Russ” has skillfully blended artistry with technology and professionalism. His attention to detail makes him the “go to guy” when a huge impression must be made. Although he’s known for playing in front of thousands in arenas, stadiums and amphitheaters, he cherishes smaller more intimate gatherings, “I am always honored when someone chooses you to be part of the most important day of their lives. There is no higher compliment!”
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