DJ Newmark “The Legendary Throwback King of Hip-Hop and R&B” music was born as Edward Alexander Jr on June 17 1971 in Okinawa, Japan adapted his entertainment name as a tribute to the first set of DJ turntables he owned (brand name Numark). Son to a military family, Newmark traveled the world DJ’ing across the globe as he was being exposed to the different local musical influences as he grew up. He spent many countless hours in his bedroom perfecting his craft as a DJ. His first professional DJ gig was at his high schools homecoming event when he was just a freshmen and the rest is history.
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Edward Alexander Jr
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| Born | June 17, 1971 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birth place | Okinawa, Japan |
| Occupation | Musician, Radio Personality, DJ |
| Show | The DJ Newmark Experience |
Biography
DJ Newmark was born in June 17, 1971 in Okinawa, Japan. His birth name is Edward Alexander Jr but he is widely known as DJ Newmark to his fans.
Career
DJ Newmark’s diversity in music genres has kept his dance floors packed for over three decades although Old School Hip-Hop and R&B is his specialty. His live DJ performance resume spans over six countries, 31 states and 68 cities. Working with a variety of professional athletes, comedians and musical recording artists. He has over 150 songs to his producer credit and has been a contributing member of the Association of Songwriters, Composers And Publishers (ASCAP) since 2001.
DJ Newmark released his long awaited double featured album entitled “Hot Tracks”. 19 tracks of strong influences of old school west coast Hip-Hop and R&B sounds and arrangements. Now available on all music streaming services and platforms.
Radio
While interning at a local radio station in Sacramento, California at the age of 17, Newmark was the leading DJ on the radio stations Street Team and was provided a two hour long mix segment every Saturday Night from 12 midnight to 2 am known as the “After Party Mix” in 1989 on the formally FM 103.5 KBMB “The Bomb”. Currently the radio show host of “The DJ Newmark Experience”. Averaging over 27K listeners per hour worldwide, DJ Newmark can be heard every day on West Palm Beach Florida’s number one radio station for classic Hip-Hop and R&B, YO! 107.1 FM at 3pm EST and the “Flavor on Top of Flavor Mastermix” show on weekends at 6pm. His social media influence is constantly expanding with over 73K followers across all platforms.
Discography
The former Official DJ of the Oakland Raiders, DJ Newmark recently released his debut album “Hot Tracks” in January 2023 and is now available on all music streaming services.
DJ Newmark has built a brand for himself that represents passion for the Old School Hip Hop and R&B culture, keeping that music alive and well for all to enjoy.
- Living Legends EP: 1998
- Flavor on Top of Flavor Mixtape: 2000
- Hot Tracks Double Album: 2023
Did you know…?
- His live DJ performance resume spans over six countries, 31 states and 68 cities.
- His first professional DJ gig was at his high schools homecoming event when he was just a freshmen and the rest is history.
- DJ Newmark has been on the turntables for over 4 decades pleasing crowds around the world.