Talent - Producer/Singer

DJ Relentless aka Alphonso King Jr

DJ Relentless aka Alphonso King Jr., came to New York City in 1992 and has built quite a name for himself in the NYC and surrounding areas. He is currently one of the longest running resident DJ’s at Escuelita and one of the new additions to the roster at The Cage in Hoboken, NJ where he spins an excellent blend of House, Club, R&B, Hip Hop, Pop & Classics for their enthusiastic patrons. He has provided soundscapes for fashion shows, stage productions and business all over the country.

His residency list reads like a road map of the nightlife in Tri-State for the past 15 years. Stonewall, The Monster, The Hangar, Two Potatoe, The Bulge, The Works, The Break, The View, Baracuda, Therapy, Barrage, Posh, Crazy Nannies, The Web, Xes, The Circuit, Langston’s, Suite, Opus 22, Lotus, Lennox Lounge, Sally’s Hideaway, Edleweis and Gym Bar. And in October of 2008, Relentless was the featured guest DJ in Amsterdam for it’s monthly party “NY’s Most Wanted House”.

DJ Relentless has been sought after for various music related projects such as: Jayms Blonde Secret Agent 69, Online ‘Zine; Sound and Musical Director for the 2005 run of the play “Happy Birthday, Madame Alberta”
produced by ZenBizness, LP and Jackson Anubis Productions. Let’s not forget the numerous drag and female impersonators that often seek his editing skills for their musical material for their pageants and weekly shows.

To satisfy his desire to give back to the community that has given him so much, Relentless has done pro bono DJ work for various benefits for community based organizations such as The Anti-Violence Project NY, the Hedrick Martin Institute at the Harvey Milk School for LGBT youth and for Black Pride NYC, Inc. just to name a few. Being an enterprising individual, DJ Relentless has also provided his services for several corporate functions for the likes of “Saturday Night Live”, related Management Company, LP and Asbury Park’s Annual Road Trip.

Being a part of the MTV generation and having witness the landscape of New York nightlife ebb and flow over the years, sensing a need for a little extra something for his patrons and fans, DJ Relentless has recently added VJ to his moniker highlighting his ability to adapt with the times. Since doing so, his entertaining video complications are continuously sought after by bars/lounge and nightclub owners in NYC for added value they bring to their venues.

As a recording artist, Alphonso King began his recording career in 1997 with the release of his first 12” Dance single “Why Are You Gaggin’?”
as his alter ego - Jade Elektra. In 2000, he signed a record deal with Triple XXX Records in the UK. “Bitch You Look Fierce” and “What-Evah”
have become underground dance and runway favorites from New York to London. Jade Elektra then released an album called “Proud Mary” on 2nd Level Records in 2003. Then in 2004, Jade teamed up with Midnight Society to do “How Do I Look?” and then in 2007, Midnight Society remixed Jade’s duet with Jason Ryan called “Trade”. Presently, Jade is working on new material for her next album which will include her cover of the Billie Holiday classic, “Don’t Explain”. As DJ Relentless, he has released his production with UK producers, Loop Da Funk called “House Is Alive” and “Let The Rain Fall” with Daniel Kingsley on Groove Baby Records in 2008.

With almost 30 years of DJ experience under his belt, DJ Relentless is pleased that his skills are still very much in demand. Several more projects are in the works, DJ Relentless, Jade Elektra and Alphonso King are definitely names to look out for.