Heritage and Harmony: DJ Perly

DJ Perly is a Bronx born Puerto Rican American DJ and the first woman to become a 3X DMC World Finalist, including the 2017 DMC USA Champion Battle, World finalist placing 4th - the highest any female has placed in the history of DMC battles. Perly is also the only female to be the 2016 DMC USA VICE / NYC Champion and a 3X Freestyle Monday's DJ Battle champion. Perly has played alongside and or opened Hip Hop legends such as, Afrika Bambaataa, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, The X-Ecutioners, De La Soul, Grand Wizzard Theodore, Lord Finesse, Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito, DJ Tony Touch and more! Perly has also performed and collaborated in Levi's Spring/Summer campaigns and other brands like Numark, Rane, and Serato. Perly was nominated for a Global Spin Award 2017 'Turntablist of the Year'. Perly was also nominated and won DJane Mag 2018 Best Scratch DJ Award. Perly is also an alumni of DJ Jazzy Jeff's 2019 Playlist Retreat and is also a current member of the world famous DJ crew, The Heavy Hitters.

Headshot by Derrick DeMayo Serato.

Videos by DJ Perly.
Photos courtesy of DJ Perly; Rane; DMC Headquarters; Heavy Hitters DJ Crew Logo; DJ QBert; NYC DMC Regional; Christie Z; Ming Han; Ignacio Soltero.
DMC World DJ Championship 2017, special thanks to Tony Sr., DMC HQ founder.
Heritage and Harmony: Her Art, Her Voice Video Editor: Karl Sonnenberg.
Visit DJ Perly's website here.