DJ Hercules: When Survival Found Sound

About this episode

DJ Hercules shares his journey from hardship to recognition through music.

DJ Hercules is a Puerto Rican DJ from the Polo Grounds Projects in Harlem whose life was shaped by loss, survival, and the power of music. After losing both parents and growing up in group homes throughout New York City, DJ Hercules found purpose in music and built a name for himself through resilience and relentless drive. What began in survival became a career that led him to share stages with artists like Mary J. Blige, CL Smooth, and AZ, while also working with major brands including MCM. In this episode of Dog In The Yard, DJ Hercules reflects on loss, identity, and how music became the force that carried him from hardship to recognition. Host: @pistolpetekarts Co Host: @tonybxtonewindley Guest:@djhercules_787 Dog In The Yard: Real Stories From Real Comrades 🎥 Full Episodes: YouTube.com/@DogInTheYard 📱 Follow: @dogintheyardpodcast 📩 Booking & Inquiries: therealdogintheyard@gmail.com 🌐 Join the movement: dogintheyard.org

People in this episode

Host: @pistolpetekarts

Guests: DJ Hercules, @djhercules_787

Topics covered

• music
• survival
• identity
• resilience
• personal story

Keywords

• DJ Hercules
• music
• survival
• identity
• resilience
• Harlem
• Puerto Rican DJ

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dog In The Yard, MCM

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