Juan Leon

 

DJ Juan Leon, Professional Latin Bilingual Wedding DJ

Birthplace/Hometown:  Lima, Peru / Centreville, VA

Current Residence:  Centreville, VA

College attended:  Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Pittsburgh School of Law

Field of study:  English, philosophy, law

When I'm not deejaying weddings, I can be found:  Working in the field of immigration law, playing soccer and spending time with friends.

My other interests:  Sports, music videos as an art form, the socio-political significance of pop culture, literature and poetry.

Favorite music artists:  Michael Jackson, Public Enemy, Roxy Music, A Tribe Called Quest, James Brown, Public Image Ltd., Saint Etienne, New Order, Ruben Blades, Fred Falke, The Beatles, Talking Heads, Celia Cruz, De La Soul, Tego Calderon, Santana, Morrissey.

First dance songs I'm enjoying now:  “Something” (The Beatles), “Book of Love” (Peter Gabriel), “Love and Some Verses” (Iron and Wine), “First Day Of My Life” (Bright Eyes).

Causes/organizations I support:  SPCA, Just Neighbors, Alternative House.

A quote I live by:  “Classic is always modern.”

Best advice I ever received:  “Life is a gift.  Live accordingly.”

Seven words that describe me:  Kind, friendly, loyal, faithful, ethical, responsible, aware.

Five prized possessions I couldn’t live without:  My light blue Ray-Ban Wayfarers, my soccer cleats, my laptop, my leather jacket, my books.

Something no one would guess by looking at me:  I won my school spelling bee in fifth grade.

On being a wedding DJ:  “Music is essential – I believe in its importance and its ability to sustain us.  Family is also important, of course, so being able to provide music for families’ most special moments is a true privilege.  I feel blessed to be able to do so as a wedding DJ.”