Julian "Jumpin" Perez is one of the most well-known and respected DJ in the Chicago land area, with a career spanning four decades as a legendary Chicago DJ, producer, and entertainer. I found the platform hed published online disappointingly vague: he said he supported police and teachers, but he gave little sense of how hed translate that into actionable policies. If you want to catch the thrills at any rock, pop, jazz, or country concert, or dwell in a trance at a Country or Techno Music festival? James Gardiner on Tuesday appeared headed for a second round of voting in the April 4 run-off election for the Northwest Side 45th Ward seat. At an early age, I won The Hot Mix 5's Battle of the DJs, which launched my radio career at the legendary 102.7 FM, WBMX. Except the joke was not about immigration, but about Mexicans specifically. I had a dream one nightin my dream, they got rid of one of the partners, and he asked me to become one of the partners. Those type of funky, down-tempo grooves.. . Eddie Johnson. With 97% of precincts reporting, Gardiner had 49% of the vote in a six-way race, near the 50%-plus total needed to avoid a runoff. He shouted his punch line: Oh shit, its ICE!, The entire crowd laughed, then they stoppedand then I got some boos, Perez says. More than anything, the concert provided an escape for folks . Four years after falling just 300 votes shy of beating incumbent Ald. And though he hasnt done everything he could have to communicate his vision to them, he does have a vision. Ald. Run DMC JMJ Way is located in Queens, at the corner of 205th Street and Hollis Avenue, in the neighborhood Run-DMC emerged from in the 80s. Julian 'Jumpin' has 4 jobs listed on their profile. And an underground lottery that helped Black Chicago bet on itself. Each guy had his own unique style, with . You see him chasing the beathes never off beat, right? My passion was the funk stuff, he says. December 31, 2017 to present. The following year, Perez debuted a mix show on Top 40 station B96. Hot Mixes. 212 talking about this. Gardiner's campaign staff said the incumbent was celebrating with family and friends and had not planned a public gathering to watch returns. Jessie had a very challenging childhood, and has dedicated her life to helping people who grew up like her, Maldonado said, adding that the revelations may ultimately help Fuentes campaign making her more relatable to voters living on Chicagos West Side. As a leader, they have to see that youre gonna be there. The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. The petitioners got what they wantedsort of. For Rivas, the newest property-tax increase was tantamount to an additional mortgage payment. Heres How to See the Dazzling Duo, Vallas and Johnson Headed to Chicago Mayoral Runoff, Lightfoot Denied Second Term, At Least 2 Tornadoes Briefly Touch Down in Chicago Suburbs, 16-Year-Old Boy Among 3 Killed in Weekend Shootings Across Chicago: Police, Challengers Aim to Block a 2nd Lightfoot Term as Crime, Public Safety Dominate Mayoral and City Council Races. Im a music journalist, and thats why Ive come to Humboldt Park to talk to Perez in the middle of December. "My goal for our . James Gardiner at a candidate forum in January. That was our first home. Then he said You know how to tell where the Mexicans at? The petition closed 10 months ago with over 10,000 signatures, but unfortunately, Larry Levan Way is still just a hope, not a reality. In hopes of honoring Levan in a permanent fashion, New York house-heads created a petition to make a Larry Levan Way on the block of King Street where Paradise Garage once stood. Thats a hard thing to do, to be able to stay on beat while youre also planning a mix, while youre also entertaining the crowd.. For the first time in years, Arden Shore did not host its major gift wrapping event (due to some exciting construction underway in the space! There, he led the world in taste-making, playing tracks by artists who were, at the time, aspiring starsthink Never Gonna Give You Up before Rick Astley made it big, or Love Is a Battlefield before anyone knew the name Pat Benatar. Because at the end of the day, youre not a true leader if you cant be accessible. A phone number associated with this person is (305) 552-0092 , and we have 353 other possible phone numbers in the same local area codes 305 and 732 . CD-quality (16 bits at 44.1 kHz sample . In February of this year, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio officiated the renaming of the 1500 block of the Bronxs Sedgwick Avenue to Hip Hop Boulevard. theres ICE!! Morillo grew up in Union City at 1406 Bergenline, where he spent much of his time mastering the art of DJing in his bedroom before leaving to pursue his international music career. My nieces, my nephews are Mexican, he says. Levitas runs Northfield Group, a real estate company responsible for several sleek, impersonal condo complexes, rental buildings, and mixed-use developments on the west side. His mother gave him his first dj set for his 13th birthday where he spent the next two years practicing in his basement. You cant preach affordable housing and live in a $2.5 million, 6,700-square-foot home with a private driveway, two-car garage, on three city lots, Perez says, calling out Maldonado for his house near the 606. Were sitting in the spartan offices on Augusta Boulevard that serve as his satellite campaign headquarters. You then followed me as I brought "House Music" to the masses at B96, transforming a top 40 radio station into the acclaimed "Chicago's Dance Beat!". In September 2019, Perez launched the Julian Jumpin Perez Foundation, a charity that provides for families in need via clothing and food drives. When he went to college, I took over as the resident DJ there, he says. Contact Heather Cherone:@HeatherCherone| (773) 569-1863 |[emailprotected]. The only people I want to owe are the people that live here.". When program director and Hot Mix 5 creator Lee Michaels left WBMX in October 1985, he moved to WGCI; over the next two years, most of the Hot Mix 5 followed him there. 565.504 Events 6.704 Titles 33.310 Profiles 12.161 Teams & Stables: not logged in (Login or Register) UNREAD NEWS: Wrestling History: What happened on March 1st? At least one of Perezs businesses didnt get off the drawing board: an indoor shooting-sports facility in Bloomingdale that also wouldve offered the gun-safety training required for an Illinois concealed carry license. And some of the affordable housing, how does it play out for him? Heard by Millions on 104.3 Jams, B96, KISS FM, WBMX, WGCI, V103 Related videos. I was there when he said it and this is how it happen. Gardiner, Villegas headed to runoff as incumbents (mostly) cruise in Northwest Side wards, Rejected before, Vallas aims to win over a city in crisis promising to get it back on track, Fresh on the runoff trail, Johnson vows to provide what the families want not rivals failed politics of old, Runoff routes: Vallas and Johnson to map different roads to the mayors office, 14 runoffs maybe more likely in City Council races, Lightfoot is out, Vallas and Johnson are in the April runoff, 11th Ward Ald. Were not going to talk until we get the results, he said. Perez retired as a well-known Chicago DJ before running for the City Council with the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 7, which represents approximately 12,000 police officers. The ward is centered in Humboldt Park, where Fuentes . Levitas also puts a lot of weight on Valadezs support of Perez. Samantha Sam Nugent won a runoff election in 2019 to secure her first term, taking the open seat of retiring Ald. Gutierrez will face Roosevelt University admissions officer Ruth Cruz, who finished second at 28%; community organizer Warren Williams at 21%; and CTA administrator JuanPablo Prieto at 11%. Carrie Austin Resigns from City Council After 29 Years in Office, Control of Chicago City Council Up for Grabs as Aldermanic Runoffs Loom, Venus and Jupiter Will Be Side by Side in Wednesdays Night Sky. Chicago house DJ Julian "Jumpin" Perez spins at Festival Cubano on the Northwest Side, Friday, Aug. 9. Perez, 58, moved to the 26th Ward from the suburbs in 2022 to challenge the incumbent alderperson, Roberto Maldonado. Now, you can add a few more American heroes to that list: the founders of hip-hop and dance music. The veteran house-music DJ knows how to make people dance. Ive been learning a lot about the structures as a political leader, I guess you would say. Part of that was because I saw him mix when I was young, and it got the bug in me. The show will feature the original Hot Mix 5 DJs (Farley Jackmaster Funk, Mickey "Mixin'" Oliver, Ralphi Rosario and Kenny Jason) and the original B96 Mixmasters (Julian "Jumpin" Perez, Bad Boy Bill, Frankie "Hollywood' Rodriguez, Tim "Spinnin'" Schommer and Brian "Hitmix" Middleton) on the same stage. Will Sumsuch debuts a new feature for 5 Mag, taking a deep dive into music production with some of his favorite music producers. However, he said the police union was not responsible for the website featuring the flyers. So Parliament, The Big Bang Theory, Cameo. He hosted a Sunday program called The Latin Explosion, drawing inspiration from a trip hed taken to Florida in summer 1981; thats when hed first heard Miami radio station Super Q, which programmed English-language and Spanish-language music. Everybody needs to have a say, Perez says. (Chicagos always had the best DJs in the world; technically, no one can touch us.). New York recognizes that its hip-hop roots run deep. While Frankie Knuckleswhom Funk openly admits to having imitated for much of his early careerwas spinning sets at the Warehouse, Funk tried to usher house into a new era. PWI500. One of the things, unfortunately, in being an elected official, a lot of these peoplewhen they start getting backing from certain different areas, they almost feel like they have to reciprocate, Perez says. JLD Management Group, which specializes in affordable housing, donated $2,000. Although the police union endorsed former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas, it has yet to contribute any funds to his campaign, according to state records. Of course, you have 2 sides. 711 talking about this. Being a latino growing up in Chicago was influenced mainly by the music genres: Latin, hip-hop, house music and Top40. It was the Festival Cubano , So guess he was feeling a little extra proud that night. New Jerseys Union City renamed a block of their Bergenline Avenue after hometown hero and major dance music producer Erick Morillo in 2012. At a February 10 forum hosted at New Hope Church by Palenque LSNA, only Fuentes showed up. Maldonado said he was disappointed in Perez for making something out of nothing., U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez, state Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas and state Rep. Lilian Jimenez, whose districts include the 26th Ward, accused Perez of using tired Chicago-machine tactics of intimidation and threats.. Ive also seen that hes done a few events with his foundation, which I think is pretty awesome. The Julian Jumpin Perez Foundation donated 17 bikes and workout equipment for the Group Home Rec Center-a $10,000 upgrade! By that point, Perez had put out a few 12-inches through foundational house label DJ International. Hes received one other big endorsement: the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police. A new candidate in one of Chicago's aldermanic contests may be a familiar figure to fans of house music. The dozens of other donations to the Friends of Julian Perez candidate committee give you some idea whos sympathetic to his cause. His influence extended beyond radio. Available for instant download or on CD. Levitas first heard of Perez during his 1990s stint on B96, but they didnt meet till recently. Fuentes defeated Julian "Jumpin'" Perez, a retired House music DJ who had the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 7, the police union, and 26th Ward Democratic Committeeperson Angee Gonzalez Rodriguez. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). Hot Mix 5 member Scott Smokin Silz was spinning at another Rush Street club and would drop by P.S. Silvana Tabares (23rd Ward) returned $25,000 to the police union PAC after its contributions to her campaign exceeded the state-imposed limits. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. - An outdoor, COVID-friendly New Year's Eve bash hosted by Chicago DJ Julian 'Jumpin' Perez is one of several events taking place Thursday night. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left;width:100%;font-weight:normal;}, Jessica "Jessie" Fuentes, left, and Julian Perez are running to replace retiring 26th Ward Ald. 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An associated email addresses for Julian Perez are julian.pe***@latinmail.com, julian.pe***@gci.net and more. He tells me he hopes to provide more affordable housing for the ward, which he sees as inextricably linked with new development. Ariel Reboyras, Jessica Gutirrez appeared poised for a runoff to fill the seat after Reboyras announced he would not seek reelection. It also comes up in the brief profile of Perez included in the Girl, I Guess progressive voter guide. Contact us. Till then, youll find Funks honorary block right outside where he made the most difference for modern dance music. Owner and Founder at Julian Jumpin Perez Foundation. Napolitano and Tabares authored the measure that would have rolled back the COVID-19 vaccine mandate imposed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Kenny Jammin Jason was Hot Mix Fives most experienced DJ when the group formed in 1981. WBMX went off the air in 1988. One community for all., Best of Chicago 2021About the Chicago ReaderReader Staff Reader CareersFreelance InformationContact UsBecome a memberDonate, AdvertiseSubmit/promote your eventFind the PaperSubscribeShop the Reader StoreContests/Giveaways/Promotions. For me, the biggest concern that I have is property taxes went up astronomically, he says. The League of Women Voters of Chicago hosted a virtual forum February 8, which Fuentes and Gonzalez Rodriguez attended. International Records, D.J. The five radio DJsFarley "Jackmaster" Funk, Kenny "Jammin" Jason, Mickey "Mixin" Oliver, Ralphi "the Razz" Rosario, and Julian "Jumpin" Perez (who replaced Scott "Smokin" Silz)made WBMX into the number-one radio station in Chicago with their diverse sets and remixes. The donation brought joy to the boys and will make a tremendous difference in their health and well-being. Hes kept businesses out of this ward, because he doesnt want the gentrification. All Rights Reserved. The Galaxy gig helped Perez get work at a Rush Street nightclub called P.S. Julian believes that economic growth can facilitate the creation of affordable . Roberto Maldonado, who has held the seat for more than a decade. Browse Julian Jumpin' Perez Tour Dates 2022 and See full Julian Jumpin' Perez 2022 Schedule at the Ticket Listing. According to Micah E. Salkinds 2019 book, Do You Remember House?, WBMX had a 14 percent share of the citys prime-time radio market in 1985. Frankie Knuckles moved from his hometown of the Bronx, New York, to Chicago in 1977. If theres an incident, if theres a shooting, Im gonna be there, because the community needs to see me there. I dont think he lives in my beat, but I think its part of him getting to know the wardgoing to beat meetings in the ward, Rivas says. Because how do you lead somebody if you dont know what they need?. Get TikTok App . But that was a lot of fun. 24K views, 960 likes, 426 loves, 105 comments, 40 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Julian Jumpin Perez: Barrio Arts Festival! Both the mailer, which says it was paid for by the police union and the website which does not identify who paid for it depict a grim-faced Fuentes behind bars, with illustrations of handcuffs and Fuentes mug shot. Perez has made community safety a pillar of his platform, and his plan emphasizes supporting police officers. After I said it, I was like Oh I probably shouldnt have said that, because of your reaction. Julian Jumpin' Perez. He has 25 years of on-air radio experience, including time at Chicago's B96, 104.3 Jams, KISS FM, WGCI and WBMX. It escalated from there. Perez built sets out of funk and disco. With 94% precincts reporting, Nugent was almost certain to avoid a runoff after securing 63% of the vote against first-timer Denali Dasgupta. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The ward is centered in Humboldt Park, where Fuentes works at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Perez is trying to use his status as a political outsider to his advantage. Helping Chicago families & individual in need through fundraising and charitable contributions. I believe that everybody has a choice, and its up to them. CHICAGO Making the move from music to politics, Julian "Jumpin'" Perez is running for 26th Ward alderman. Perez likes to meet voters on his own terms. Between July and December, the police union political action committee took in about $600,000, according to records filed with state officials. The Police union has given more than $121,000 to 10 candidates since Feb. 1, according to records filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections. I had a salon and spa. Julian Jumpin Perez -The House Party Mix- VOLUME 4Remastered, Original sound, and analog.CD-quality (16 bits at 44.1 kHz sample rate)New Mastered - audio en. Holdings, LLC. 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