DJ Str8heat started rocking on the turntables at 12 years old. Born & Raised in Brooklyn NYC, Music always been a part of his life. Through out High school at the famous Erasmus Hall High School of performing Arts where he made a name for himself spinning at School events. But it wasnt until Danny Castro & Anthony Marshall teamed up and ask Str8heat to join them and in 1991 The Lyricist Lounge was born which went on to become a legendary open mic showcase for many unsigned legendary MCs who became super stars from the Notorious B.I.G , Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Mobb Deep to name a few. Currently you can catch him opening for Kool Dj Red Alert & The Official Oldschool Reunions