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DJ Punch
Newark, New Jersey Disco DJ (June 11, 1962 - Present)
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Punch grew up in an environment rich with soulful music. Back in the day, he was influenced by his father who was a drum player and his uncle who played conga in a authentic big band.
In the mid 70's, Punch began hanging out with big name DJ's such as DISCO CHUCK who worked with RICHARD LONG, KELLY who owned CLUB SENSATIONS, MARK 4 DISCO, G.O.L.D. PROD., MR C DISCO and FUNKY BILL DISCO. Punch looked up to these guys whom took him under their wings and showed him the art of being a DJ.
Through these experiences, Punch began to make a name for himself and he began doing parties with a group of friends calling themselves GENTLEMEN OF NEPTUNE DISCO. Initially, they specialized in High School dances and House Parties. It was at this point when Punch started being influenced by NIGHT CLUBS and he encountered a whole new world thru SUPER CLUBS such as CLUB ZANZIBAR, PARADISE GARAGE, CLUB SENSATIONS, DOCKS, THE CHEETAH CLUB and CLUB BLACK BOX.
Eventually, Punch's dream of DJing at these super clubs came true and he took his DJ career to the next level. While he was DJing at the clubs he met a soon-to-be production partner, DJ SHANK. They came together with P & S PRODUCTION and began throwing wildly eclectic mobile parties at TWIN CITY ROLLER RINK, ZANZIBAR, CLUB SENSATION & THE CHEETAH CLUB (just to name a few).
Punch then hooked up with an old friend, MR. PAUL SCOTT, who took both Punch and Shank under his wing and taught them about Production and Studio work. They began working out of CLUB SENSATIONS STUDIO and called themselves B.O.P. PRODUCTION and the rest is history.
Now living in "HOT ATLANTA", Punch is still doing his thang. He hooked up with a real good friend, DJ T-GROOVE, and they are currently throwing the BIGGEST and HOTTEST PARTIES in "HOT ATLANTA", utilizing their RICHARD LONG SOUND SYSTEM. They use the name "GROOVE KIDZ" and the parties are called "BABY POWDER". The name speaks for itself !!!!!
Also see the Club Zanzibar page for more photos submitted by DJ Punch...
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Photos of former Zanzibar DJs Hippie Torrales and DJ Punch submitted by DJ Punch.
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Jun 08, 10 | 11:06 pmhi punch not sure if you remember me but ask you brother silver fox . i am looking forward to dancing [all night at my boyfriends birhtday party august 21, newark
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Aug 13, 09 | 2:01 pm
yo punch,come check me at my cart on market st.I am going to need some flyers for the SEPT,5 PARTY
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Aug 15, 08 | 2:41 pm
Hello. I remember punch from club elaganza. darel/ garry newark Irvington. Im still cillecting the wax.
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Mar 18, 08 | 9:54 am
W'SUP JERSEY'S FINEST ???
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Feb 05, 08 | 5:36 pm
what's up pepper give me your number so we can talk about a dj you need for your party send it to my e-mail address dj_punch1@yahoo.com "PEACE"
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Feb 05, 08 | 9:05 am
Hi. Giving my mother a B'day party in Sept. 08. Need a DJ. I once know one called "slim", (a long time ago). NOt sure even where to start. Can anyone recommend a DJ that can play sounds from 60's and 70's?
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Feb 03, 08 | 7:08 am
What' going on DJ Punch,
We never met, but I'm a big fan of Zanzibar and the Paradise Garage (STEVE THE SAGA, whasssuupp.. :). Just dropping you a line to give you the props. Keep doing your thing, Bro. PEACE.
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Dec 23, 07 | 3:19 pm
hey what's up cliff e-mail me at dj_punch1@yahoo.com and give your number so I can call you ok hope to here from you soon "PEACE"
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Dec 12, 07 | 2:41 pm
YEA I REMEMBER THE DAYS WHEN YOU, SHANK, SHARIF, CAMACHO, BIG MARV, NAEEM ETC TOOK ME UNDER YOUR WING AND I BECAME ONE OF THE PREMIER DJ'S IN NEWARK NOW YOU ARE IN MY HOME TOWN ATLANTA. WHERE WOULD LIKE TO HOOK UP
CLIFF THE RECORD STORE ON CLINTON AVE AND CLUB MIRACLES, ELEGANZA
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Sep 03, 07 | 5:31 am
Sean check out my page on www.myspace.com here's my link to get to my page myspace.com/djpunch1
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Sep 03, 07 | 5:06 am
What's up dj ice you can call me too about dj hak "PEACE"
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Sep 03, 07 | 5:04 am
What's up Sean give me a call on my cell 973-517-6981 and I need your e-mail address "PEACE"
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Sep 02, 07 | 6:25 am
What's up Punch it's Sean the Correction Officer from New York. I use two buy alot of CD's from you even came to your house once and you did a crazy set for me. I thought you were in Charleston e-mail me back.
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Aug 22, 07 | 10:32 am
Hey Dj Punch this is Dj Ice. I sent you an email prior to this. When you check your email please give Dj Hak my contact info. Thanks in advance.
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Aug 04, 07 | 4:55 am
Where are you spinning at on the weekends? There is a NEW spot in Duluth GA,One of the nices clubs I've seen here in the last 10yrs called ENCORE on old Norcross Rd. They areopen Fridays/Saturdays. Theyt need a good DJ BAD. You can go online and check out there site
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Aug 03, 07 | 2:10 pm
did you read this yet Iam waiting
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Aug 03, 07 | 2:01 pm
IF YOU DONT FIND THE TIME TO CALL ME TONIGHT WE ARE GETTING A DIVORCE ASAP n**** I BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT YOU AND YOU NEVER CALLED ME YYYYEEETTT!!1 HOW DARE YOU DAMMIT MY # 8622161587 AND IF YOU DONT SEE ME BEFORE I LEAVE ON TUESDAY I WILL BE SENDING MY HIT MAN AFTER YOURRR AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
S--M--I--L--E
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Feb 26, 07 | 8:26 am
hey punch i need some old club records could u help me with that2. like,hey boy,make it on my own,smack dab in the middle.my e-mail is landrews1@kc.rr.com
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Feb 21, 07 | 5:03 am
thanks you dj tarod for that great comment. Hey dj tarod guest what I have all my master tapes of that party with the echoin on I'm gonna make it on my own, plus I have all my "LIVE" mix from Club Zanzibar & Club Sensations & Club Docks & Club Cheeath & Club Black Box & Twin City Roller Rink & Central High School Party e-mail me at dj_punch1@yahoo.com if you want to buy some cds from me ok bro Talk to you soon "PEACE"
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Feb 20, 07 | 8:24 pm
i said i live on ellis ave. i meant lived on ellis. i live in kansas city mo. now. i also remember the record you was echoin' it was "i'm gonna make it on my own" my first job was at "the pink pub" on springfld ave. in irvington when it was only a bar.i'm gonna put my bio up soon, later man keep'em dancin'
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Feb 17, 07 | 6:42 am
wat up my name is lenny but back in the day eveyone call me djTarod i started playin in the late 70's after hearin ted currier on the radio puttin 2 records together an making one sound on beat i had to do that.i was in my teens so i didnt go to clubs.i didnt no anyone to teach me so it was radio,then some dj's started gettin there name out there with mixed cassette's i knew the name punch from the street's.my cuz'n had a punch tape,an wat i remember wasnt the mixing but you was killin the echo chamber,from there on i was in love with using echo chamber's even today.i live on ellis ave. in irvington,nj for 20 year's an never met punch,so i want to take this time to say thanks punch alway's looked up to you.p.s. i remembered mark 4 on WNJR radio lol. take care man.....
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Dec 30, 05 | 9:43 am
Yo punch this is dj mike g from big beat records Im trying to get in touch with you hit me me up when u can happy holidays my e mail address is dkgmdg@aol.com
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Sep 19, 05 | 6:08 am
DAMN PUNCH U HAVEN'T CHANGED A BIT I REMEMBER U FROM THE BOYZ CRAZY OMAR~ALL-WADOO~B-LUV~TONE ALL THEM IN FACT U WERE THE DJ AT MINE AND LULU'S SUPRISE PARTY AT CHERRIES IN NEWARK WOW THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO AND WAY UR LOOKING GOOD AND KEEP DOIN UR THING IM PROUD OF U PEACE-AMY
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Sep 05, 05 | 7:09 am
I will give you all the info you need. "PEACE"
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Sep 03, 05 | 1:54 pm
From Newark NJ Live in ATL , WHERE DO YOU PLAY IN ATL BECAUSE THERE IS NO PLACE FOR BROTHER"S AND SISTA"S FROM UP TOP TO GO HERE THE MUSIC WE GROUP UP ON. THE NIGHT LIFE IN THE ATL IS GARBAGE WHEN IT COME TO A DIVERITY IN MUSIC.
PEACE
AMIR
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Jun 26, 05 | 9:57 am
WOW! I GREW UP IN NEWARK NJ AND I REMEMBER THAT SCENE. Gentelmen Of Leisure Disco (G.O.L.D), MARK 4 & CLUB SENSATIONS ON BRANDFORD PLACE & DOCKS UPSTAIRS ON BROAD ST NEAR MARKET ST. & EVEN ELEGANZA ON 16 AVE. I WAS SOMEWHAT TOO YOUNG THEN FOR THE BIG CLUBS BUT I REMEMBER THE HOUSE PARTIES WITH GUYS LIKE DJ STEPHEN (WHOM I LAST SAW AS A POSTAL WORKER), RAY RAY JENKINS & QASIM. THOSE NAMES STAND OUT TO ME BUT I SUSPECT I HAVE HEARD DJ PUNCH PLAY LIVE ALSO. THOSE GUYS WERE LIKE ROYALTY BACK THEN. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES....
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Jun 16, 05 | 1:50 pm
HI PUNCH,
YOU HAVE A GREAT SOUND SYSTEM. I ALSO HAVE A RLA STUDIO MADE BY RICHARD LONG AND ASSOIATES IN NEW YORK BACK IN THE DAYS. I BOUGHT MY CONSOLE FOR 6000.00 IN 83 AND TODAY IT'S WORTH MORE THAN 10.000 IT WAS ALSO SIGNED BY KEITH HARING WHEN I WORKED AT THE PARADISE GARAGE
IT CAME WITH (2) MIXERS BY RLA,A UREI 1620 THAT WAS SOLD, AND AN RLA BOZAK..AND WHEN I HAD THE CHANCE I WOULD ALWAYS BUY BACK UP CROSSOVERS JUST IN CASE...I HAD A TOTAL OF 5 RLA x3000E AND 6 RLA X4000E AND ONE X6000E VERY HARD TO GET TODAY AND PAID ABOUT 160.00 FOR EACH CROSSOVER BACK THEN,AND IF YOU CAN GET ONE TODAY EXPECT TO PAY OVER 2000.00 FOR JUST ONE CROSSOVER..ANYWAY I CHECKED YOU OUT, AND YOUR ALL THAT.. YOUR FRIEND NOW AND ALWAYS DJ STEVE THE SAGA PEREZ...ALWAYS REMEMBER,,ASIDE FROM GOD,,MUSIC IS THE ANSWER,,AND LOVE IS THE MESSAGE... PEACE
Hey Punch you know who? we share the same Bday month and we have been friends four over 25yrs. It's your girl. Holla back.