DJ Derek Monteiro
DJ Derek Monteiro has been seen on tv shows djing for Bravo’s Step It Up and Dance as well as Jennifer Lopez Dance Life on MTV. In 2007 on the MTV VMA’s inamous Britney Spears performance Derek was a principle dancer. When he is not getting his crotch grabbed by pop stars, Derek plays at Hollywood hot spots such as Hyde, Avalon, Abbey, Here Lounge, Eleven, and is a resident dj Sundays at Area. He can play anything from funk to hip hop, house or club classics. During the summer of 08′ Derek traveled to Las Vegas and New York City for multiple events. Derek was back in New York City for Fashion Week Fall 08′ to dj for designers DSquared2.
Originally born on the East Coast Derek has 8 years experience as a disc jockey. Over the last 5 years in Los Angeles he has become a professional dancer. He credits his dance background and love for music for where he is today as a Dj. Derek specializes in house music, latin influences and dirty drum loops, deep dark or funky rhythms, and sexy vocals. Having a knowledge of techno, booty house, and garage music make Derek not your everyday Dj. You can contact Derek and see up coming gigs @ www.myspace.com/djderekmonteiro
