DJ WILLY CHIN

Bio

Born in Florida to Jamaican parents, this 25 year-old musical dynamo has stayed true to his strong Jamaican roots, Chinese heritage and his passion for reggae music. Legally Warren Hoo, but more popularly known as ‘Willy Chin Remix’ or simply ‘Willy Chin’, launched his solo DJ career 6 years before joining infamous sound ‘Black Chiney’. Debuting at the early age of 13, he played alongside his uncle and cousin at various events including weddings, anniversaries, office and house parties to highlight a few.

Throughout his career ‘Willy Chin’ has been blessed with consistent support from his family, particularly from his relatives in the music industry who recognized his talent and encouraged him in all his musical endeavors. This positive motivation from his mentors such as his uncle Paul Chin who started ‘Cosmic Force’; cousin ‘Supa Dups’ who started ‘Black Chiney’; guitarist Mitchum ‘Khan’ Chin who has played for artistes including Beres Hammond, Chakka Demus & Pliers, Buju Banton and Sizzla; and computer genius Nick Vyrux, propelled ‘Willy Chin’ to new musical heights.

As a child during his idyllic years growing up he listened to ‘Supa Dups’ playing on a popular radio station in Miami. At his cousin's request he would record the shows at home on a cassette player. Willy credits this exercise for subconsciously teaching him about mixing music and song selection and by age 10 he had made a conscious decision to become a DJ.

His love and zeal for music continued to grow while working at a local music store, Light and Sound Equipment (LASE) during the day and as DJ at night. LASE, a family owned business, helped ‘Willy Chin’ to develop a keen knowledge of the equipment he would soon treasure and find himself inseparable.

‘Willy Chin’ was introduced to the technological aspect of digital manipulation of music by another influential person in his career, his cousin, Nicholas Lyon. By 2000, this exposure soon fueled Willy’s obsession with remixing and he became later known as the ‘Remix King’. In 2003 he released his first mix tape, Willy Chin Volume One, which lead to a critical turning point in his musical career as a DJ. Not long after, he was recognized internationally for his mix tapes that landed in countries such as Bahamas, Jamaica and St. Lucia.

This pivotal point in his career was anchored by his performance at Next Level Entertainment Group’s ‘Summer Splash 2003’ in Montego Bay Jamaica, which took him to higher levels as far as his social standings within ‘Black Chiney’. Shortly after this performance, ‘Black Chiney’ developed a new respect for ‘Willy Chin’ and his exceptional talent. They recognized his talent and decided to recruit him in order to make their team much stronger. A few months later, in December 2003, this remix genius became an official member of ‘Black Chiney’.

Since then he has been involved in several successful recording projects including,
Kopa Riddim - VP 2005;
High Octane - VP 2006;
Drumline Riddim - VP 2007;
Notch-Raised by People - Universal 2007
& Siren-Somebody Get Me - Universal 2007.

In addition, other mix tapes produced by Willy Chin include,
Black Chiney 8 – 2004;
Willy Chin Again – 2006
& Black Chiney 8.9 – 2008