The DJ SR-71 (giving you the best in Electro, Breaks, Techno, House,& Trance) A.K.A. Steve Rangel, named him self after the first plane to break the sound barrier, the SR-71 Blackbird* because he wanted to break musical barriers! A 13 year veteran & founder of Sleeper Cell Music.Playing the electronic dance music scene from LOS ANGELES & SAN DIEGO,, DJ SR-71 went to his first dance club when he was only 15 years old. At the age of twenty, DJ SR-71 played at his first rave called “Jungle Book 98" at the Masterdome in San Bernardino, California. Playing Los Angeles rave scene for the first couple of years of his dj career helped SR-71 thrive in the late 90's and set the path for him to play in San Diego and around the rest of the south west. As a DJ, SR-71 has collected and played all styles of dance music but preferred his favorite styles, which were Trance and Hard Dance, which propelled him through the South Western dance music community. DJ SR-71 has played in cities such as Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Tempe, Tucson, Phoenix, and Albuquerque. He has performed as a opener (being in the right place @ the right time with records & never on the flier) sneaking into lineups and warming up soundsystems that he helped set up @ these massive events, with the help of the pro sound company that he worked for at events such as highly attended "San Diego Street Scene Music Festival", as well playing at such clubs as Club Ra in the Luxor Resort in Las Vegas, the mega club Velvet @ the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Haras Rincon Casino, to the San Diego Sports Arena & the On Broadway Event Center in downtown San Diego, as well as Canes beach front club in Mission bay, plus many more. Not only has he got to play some of the biggest events on the west coast but he has also shared the stage with some of the world's most well known and gifted electronic artist's, such as CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE, DONALD GLAUDE, DIPLO, CHARLES FEELGOOD, DJ MICRO, DJ SHORTEE, COMMANDER TOM, FRANKIE BONES, LIAM HOWE (SNEAKER PMIPS), JON BISHOP, BARRY WEAVER, SANDRA COLLINS, DJ DAN, HYPERACTIVE, DJ IRENE, SIMPLY JEFF,SWEEDISH EGIL, RICHARD VISSION & THEE-0 just to name a few. DJ SR-71 has cataloged more than a few mix tapes and cd"s (listed below). SR-71 the DJ loves and plays all styles of dance music. DJ SR-71's main music influences stem from the early through late 90's rave and club scene, being inspired most by Los Angeles greats, his biggest influence Christopher Lawrence, and also greats dj's and producers like Sandra Collins, John Kelley, and Simply Jeff. House has also been a factor and SR-71 sites DJ Dan, Donald Glaude, Bad Boy Bill and Doc Martin as influences. A typical set from DJ SR-71 is an hour and a half to two hours and is not to be missed! Crowds love his seamless mixing and programming as well as his ability to read, control and connect with the audience. DJ SR-71 is a marketable artist and a benefit to any event or club lineup. In his hometown of San Diego, DJ SR-71 has become a valuable asset. Together with a handful of close friends united by music, DJ SR-71 has helped the San Diego dance community by producing and performing at dozens of events. Some of the parties that DJ SR-71 is well known for are the industrial parking lot parties called "Back in The Day" that took place from 2000-2003 &, also LIKE IT LOUD 1 & 2 (08 & 09), the small underground club even Dubsonic Underground that ran for a year & now DJ SR-71is radio show host/producer/dj for Like It Loud! radio exclusively on www.electronicdancenation.com. Be on the look out for up and coming original music/remixes, mix CD's, shows and tours!! FOR PRESS KIT & BOOKING INFO PLEASE CONTACT STEVE