Julio Gonzalez better known as Julio G (born 1969 in Lynwood, California) is an American radio DJ, musician and actor known for his influence on the West Coast Hip Hop scene, particularly on KDAY.[1][2]
Julio G | |
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 Julio G in 2003 | |
| Born | Julio Gonzalez |
| Occupation(s) | Radio presenter, Disc jockey |
| Known for | Presenting shows on KDAY, and performing on records by Def Jef, touring with Cypress Hill and presenting the fictional Radio Los Santos in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas |
He was featured on Def Jef's 1989 debut album Just a Poet with a Soul,[3] as well as the 1990 Kid Frost album Hispanic Causing Panic.[4]
He made his acting debut in the 2001 film, The Wash.[5] From 2004 - 2014, Gonzalez was a touring DJ with Cypress Hill.[6]
Voice acting edit
Julio G is the host of the Radio Los Santos radio station in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.[7][8]
References edit
- ^ Hernandez, Victoria (2019-04-20). "Home Grown Radio, where Nipsey Hussle fans mourn and LA hip-hop finds a voice". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "The Lasting Impact of L.A.'s "Most Dangerous Radio Station"". rockthebells.com. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Just a Poet with Soul - Def Jef | Album | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-03-23
- ^ "Hispanic Causing Panic Discogs". March 23, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Pooh, D. J. (2001-11-14), The Wash (Comedy), Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Anthony Albano, Lionsgate Films, Lithium Entertainment Group, retrieved 2024-03-23
- ^ "Sen Dog, Eric Bobo, B-Real and DJ Julio G of Cypress Hill backstage..." Getty Images. 2012-11-29. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "Here's the GTA Trilogy remaster's full radio station track listing according to Rockstar". Eurogamer.net. 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ Jones, Jerry Gadiano, Wil. "The 11 Greatest 'Grand Theft Auto' Radio Stations". Complex. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
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