Javier Richard Diaz

Javy, JD

July 26th (Leo)

25

Male

Heterosexual

Single

Jackson, TN

HEIGHT: 6'0"
WEIGHT: 185 lbs
HAIR: Black
EYES: Hazel
SKIN TONE: Caramel
CLOTHING STYLE: Depends. Leans towards athletic/street apparel but is known to dress up on occasion. Favors the former.
OTHER: Several tattoos on upper body, arms and legs. Both ears pierced.

At this age, Javier is still is usual goofy self. Initially when he moved out to California during his younger years, he was much more reserved, observant and closed off to the idea of meeting new people. Once he got acclimated and made connections, he opened up to become the goofball that he is today. With age, much of his antics have toned down along with the fact that he's running his business, but when drinks are flowing and music is playing, Javier enjoys being the life of the party.

Cooking, Music, Sports, Nature, Good Vibes

Dishonesty, Cats, Inclement Weather, Mistakes, Heights

Playing Music, Smoking Weed, Shoe Purchases, Buying Cooking Supplies, Zoning Out

Failing in Business, Disappointing his Family

Javier had a troublesome upbringing. Born in the a small town, his father was a gang member who was constantly in and out of jail while his mother struggled to make ends meet while working for a home daycare. With no consistent parenting at home, Javier eventually found "family" in the same way that his father did when he was younger by integrating himself into the street life, finding refuge in a local gang. In the midst of this, he visited his father in prison where they had a lengthy discussion about how his antics would eventually lead him into the same place where he was, but Javier was stubborn. Why would he listen to someone who was never there in the first place?

Fortunately for Javier's well-being, his mother had family in the California area that agree to take him on in an effort to right the ship. Before Javy could get too embedded in the wrong situation, he was quickly sent to live with his family in California where he was placed in a good school. The problem was that he couldn't relate to any of the other students. It wasn't until he bought in to some of the extra-curricular activities such as basketball and (unwillingly) Home Economics where he truly found some sort of purpose.

Once he graduated, Javier made the tough decision to leave the area that helped shape him into becoming a man and attended a culinary school back in Tennessee to refine his skills and begin his entrepreneurial pursuits of owning and operating a restaurant. Through discipline and determination, he saved up enough money during his time as a chef to purchase his own food truck which eventually led him back to California where his business could not only be planter, but flourish as well.

Presently, Javier is learning that success comes with a price. Expectation, demands and stress are all things he has to learn to cope with, but he wouldn't trade it for the world. It feels good for him to be back in California as he feels that this is where he is supposed to be. He's fortunate that his community of friends and loved ones are there to support him.

Eduardo Jesus Ramos

Chuy, Chewy, DJ Chewy

June 1 (Gemini)

22

Cis-male

Heterosexual

Single

Cicero, IL

HEIGHT: 6'1"
WEIGHT: 180lbs
HAIR: Black
EYES: Brown
SKIN TONE: Lightly Tan
CLOTHING STYLE: Chuy has a casual style, settling on athletic cut t-shirts or a flashy short sleeve button up. HE rounds it out with jeans and fresh sneakers. He has a thing for jerseys of various teams: The Bulls, The White Sox, Mexico and US National soccer teams
OTHER: An appendix scar

Energetic and earnest, Chuy deeply feels all the joy his life brings him and wants nothing more than to share that joy with the world. One of the things that brings him the most happiness is working on something new and sharing it with others to find they accept and enjoy it. His creativity and adventurous nature make it so he's never bored, always finding some new experience.

That said, he can be impulsive and impatient. He often gets so excited to put his new works out into the world that he'll post a half-finished beat or mix and waste time reading the reaction rather than just finishing it. He also has a bit of an indulgent nature, not surprising for one who lives to drive the party forward. If he seems surprisingly frugal it's only because he's got some big purchase or trip he's ready to blow his saved money on. It's a good thing he can turn on the charm because he often finds himself in trouble trying to sneak in somewhere, hitting on the wrong woman, or in general ignoring some rules to get what he wants.

Music - playing it, listening, hearing it live, festivals
Dancing - let the music move you
The Beach - it's much nicer at the ocean than the lake
Working out - Calisthenics, Soccer, Weights
Traveling - when he can afford it
Star Wars - bet you can't guess his favorite character

Being Alone - it just feels wrong
Driving - LA needs better public transport
Commitment - but you probably saw that one coming
The link between EDM and drugs - it's possible to just enjoy music
Video Games - they steal too much of his time

Social Media - Unfortunately promoting your work via TikTok and Instagram means spending a lot of time on social media. While most of his posting is focused on his DJing and music, he's fine with taking part in the latest trend or throwing up some thirst trap if it'll draw followers.
Music? - Just music. He'll take up a new instrument for a few months. Finding and connecting other musicians on soundcloud. Live music everywhere from dive bars to Coachella. Everything is a potential source of inspiration.
Comparing LA unfavorably to Chicago - It's all in good fun. Seriously though, he's moving back next week. Or maybe Miami

Having his work completely dismissed
Drowning (never stopped him from jumping off a boat though)
Needles, he'd like a tattoo someday but....

Chuy grew up in a loud crowded house in Chicago. His father (accordion in a local band) and his mother (violin in a mariachi group) were second-generation immigrants: hard-working, frugal, and putting family first. They managed to instill those values along with their love of music in their seven children... mostly. By the time Chuy was growing up, his family had cemented itself in the community and had some money to spare, meaning they could afford to spoil the baby of the family a little bit.

While his older siblings had to help out around the house, Chuy was free to run around getting into trouble. His endless energy and impulsivity tested everyone's patience. But who could stay mad at Chuy? Sure, if his brothers had run into a shelf in the garage and knocked everything over, they might've seen the belt. If his sisters had messed with the mixing board before their dad's gig, there might have been real trouble. But when it turned out to just be Chuyito, the crowd just chuckled. He wasn't a spoiled brat though. After all, he still had his share of chores, he was never rarely just handed anything, and a lot of his clothes and toys were hand-me-downs. But he was treated with more care, and more often than not, he figured how to get what he wanted.

While the Ramos' weren't stage parents by an means, they did heavily encourage their children to take up music. Growing up with their mom singing and dancing all over the house, accompanying their parents to their live gigs at weddings and other events, music surrounded them. Between mom who knew how to stretch a dollar, and dad who knew everybody, a quality used instrument was always in reach. Some of the siblings really went all in while others kept music as a side hobby. Chuy grew up enjoying everything his siblings performed, even Dominic who actually wasn't very good. And they were always happy to give him a few lessons; the best way to learn is by teaching after all.

For Chuy's part, his attention drifted between instruments a lot, picking one up for a few months then moving on to the next in a pattern that continues to this day. It was a good thing that there were plenty of things sitting around for him to try. While he had longer and more frequent stints on the guitar and the drum kit, the trumpet was what he came back to again and again.

In his early teens he got some exposure to the sound tech at live events, between observing his father's own band as well as other groups and DJs at community events. He also got to see what went on in recording and producing when his father's band put together a small recording. He saved up and was able to buy some used equipment from eBay. He cobbled that together with some stuff from the garage into a basic DJ setup and never looked back. His ideas broadened further when he joined his older sister in messing around on production with some pirated software.

Chuy got through high school all right. His grades were nothing special, but his life outside of school was a whirlwind. He supplemented his part-time job income with children's guitar lessons and DJing high school parties (to mixed reviews). His older brother's ID got him into some clubs and venues he wouldn't normally be allowed in. Despite what a few incidents of drunken shenanigans suggested, he was first and foremost interested in experiencing everything Chicago's rich music scene had to offer.

He's since honed his craft, having skipped college to continue working on music and learning about sound engineering through the magic of the internet. He followed his sister to LA some time ago. He's scored a job as a resident DJ at a local club of decent popularity, playing hip hop, reggaeton, and electronic music depending on the night. His personal sound is house with some Latin influences... for now.

As a teenager his sister dragged him along to see We Are Your Friends... Yes, Zac Efron's character is a secret influence on his life. He's since re-evaluated that movie entirely. He doesn't have many secrets, but he'll take this one to his grave.

Vasco Efrain Sáez

Vas

November / 10 (Scorpio)

24

Male

Heterosexual

Single

Santa Marta, Colombia

HEIGHT: 6'0
WEIGHT: 175
HAIR: Black
EYES: Blue
SKIN TONE: Tan
CLOTHING STYLE: Casual clothing for the most part, and sometimes wears jackets or hoodies, depending on the weather or his mood. Though he sometimes wears semi-formal clothes when he feels like it.
OTHER: A tattoo on his upper back

Vasco can be described as a calm person and laid-back person that while can be seen as going with the flow. He can take action when needed and not get pushed around. He has a spine and is willing to show it. Plus, he cares about his friends and what family he has left. Always willing to let a hand to a friend or family in need. Especially if the matter involves drugs. Which he knows all too well how it can wreck a person's life. Still, he is one that listens and can be relied on. More so if it involves his sister, and he tries his best in whatever situations are thrown his way.

He does not like to discuss his past as it brings up bad memories, more so if someone brings up his older brother. Also, he can get along with those that he knows do drugs, and he can be friends with them. It is not the best relationship at best, depending on how much they take and do not talk about drugs around him much. He will intervene if things get bad enough for them drug-wise.

Rock Music, Cooking, Writing, Nature, Jogging, Seafood, Books, and Cassavas

Drugs, Rap, Politicians, Spineless people, and Ignorance

He writes as a hobby, and it is therapeutic for him when he is stressed. He has the habit of coming up with new drinks when he is bored or in the mood for it.

Becoming his older brother, losing his sister, and failing at making a business.

Born the middle child of three and the children of an army man and teacher. Vasco lived in his native Colombia for six years before his father left the military and quickly convinced his mother to move to the United States. A move that both surprised Vasco and his siblings and while his father's reason was that he wished to get away from the troubles that plagued Colombia, like the corruption and guerrilla/paramilitary conflict. Vasco would later, as he grew, he thought it had to do with his time in the army since that is a subject that his father would always avoid if he could.

Now living in Houston, his father managed to open up a small bar and was the main source of income for the family as his mother struggled to find a job. Still, his family adjusted to living in America and for a time. Life was going well for them after Vasco's mother landed a teaching job and his father's bar started to grow. But then things took a turn when he was sixteen when his parents got into a car accident and were killed. Now parentless and grieving for his dead parents. His older brother Ernesto in order to provide for the family. Dropped out of college to support them and took over the family bar.

At first, things were touch and go for the family as Ernesto struggled in his new job. That stress turned him to take drugs, and it got bad enough that he was addicted, plus drinking the bar's alcohol. Which made money tight, and it put a strain on the bar and on Vasco and his sister. Who would be tired of him being on drugs all of the time and tried to get their brother to stop. This only ended in arguments, and no matter what they said, Ernesto would not stop, and it would catch up to him.

By the time that Vasco graduated from high school, Ernesto would be busted during a drug dealer bust and got sent to prison. Now in the same situation as before. It was only Vasco and his sister now, and Vasco took over the family bar to support his sister. Giving up his scholarship, and he figured he could always go to college later somehow. So things started to recover with both the bar and their lives now that Ernesto was gone. The bar started to recover, but its reputation because of Ernesto's handling of the bar did not really recover. Still, it was better than nothing, and by the time his sister graduated from high school. Things were looking up and when his sister got a scholarship to the University of California in Los Angeles. She begged Vasco to come with her there since she did not want to be alone in a new city. Especially one as far away as Los Angeles. So after thinking about it, Vasco agreed. He sold the bar and moved with his sister to Los Angeles.

There Vasco lived with his sister while he worked on getting an online degree in business. For he is planning on starting his own business as his father did. However, he is unsure if he wants to open a bar like his father or something else. Regardless of his future, for once, Vasco in a long time. He felt at peace, like things were going well for him and his sister despite what had happened to them. Maybe moving to Los Angeles was the right choice. Getting away from their bad memories in Houston and starting new in Los Angeles. Having good friends helps with that, and now Vasco thinks of the future and hopes that things stay this way.

Vasco is a good mixologist. He currently lives in his own apartment but lives close to his sister, who is named Luana. He is a naturalized citizen of the US and speaks Spanish and English fluently