DJ Perly is a highly respected Puerto Rican Bronx born DJ, Turntablist, Producer from New York City. She is known for her dynamic performances that showcase her deep musical knowledge and ability to manipulate music with precision and flair. Perly has competed in over 20+ DJ battles and gained widespread recognition and made history in 2017 by becoming the first Woman to win the DMC US Finals DJ Battle and again in 2022 becoming the First and only Woman to win 2 DMC USA National titles.

These legendary victories are significant not only because of her gender but also because of her skill, passion, and artistry in a male-dominated field. Perly then placed 4th in the 2017 DMC World finals in London - the highest any Woman has placed the DMC World DJ battle’s history. Impressively, Perly has also placed 3rd in the 2022 DMC World Beat Juggle Finals, has become a 6x DMC World Finalist, 2016 DMC NYC Regional Champion, 3x Freestyle Monday’s Champion, and a member of the World Famous Heavy Hitters DJ Crew.

DJ Perly is known to be a badass. Her continuous success serves as a testament to her talent, focus, dedication, and perseverance breaking barriers and shattered stereotypes; cemented herself as a pioneering legendary Female DJ demonstrating that gender is not a barrier to excellence in DJing. Her journey reflects a true fearless pursuit of passion, overcoming obstacles with determination and skill.

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Perly’s DJ journey began at the age of 12 years old. Perly is a self taught DJ and started out on vinyl, which she would eventually switch over and teach herself Serato Scratch Live software years later. She taught herself by ear how to DJ after hearing the styles and sounds of Mark Ronson and Aaron LaCrate during their Friday night online radio show “Authentic Shit” on East Village Radio.  After each show, Perly would try to teach herself the scratches and mix blends that she heard from their sets with her father’s turntable set up, which eventually became hers. Along her journey, she was inspired and influenced by DJ AM (RIP), A-Trak, and DJ Qbert which continue her hunger and lit a fire within her for her passion in music. As time went on, Perly’s 1st exposure to the DJ battle world would be a video of A-trak’s winning 1997 DMC World set, (pre the YouTube that we all know now) and instantaneous - Perly knew in her heart it was a path and a goal she wanted to achieve. Perly spent hours, late nights into early mornings, and years learning and dedicating herself to perfect her craft - mixing and scratching.  

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Her journey to success wasn’t easy an easy clime as some think it was, but her motivation never ceased to keep pushing herself forward. 

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In 2015 Perly entered her 1st battle in the DMC NYC Regional battle, where she battled against 27 other male competitors. Perly didn't win but her determination and focused never lost hope. Her success began in 2016 where she was one of only few females to compete in a Freestyle Mondays battle where she became a three-time champion. She then went on to the New York City DMC DJ battles, becoming  the first lady DJ to win a regional US DMC DJ battle, and then winning the 2016 DMC USA title. Unfortunately the next day 12 hours later, an announcement was made in which there a mix up in score calculations that officially placed Perly in 2nd not 1st place - becoming the 1st female Vice Champion. Thankfully, she was giving a pass to compete in the 2017 DMC USA finals by the DMC President Tony Prince SR. after the confusion and mix up that had occurred. As devastated and heartbroken as she was by this mix up, Perly never lost her hope for winning.

On August 5th, 2017, she became the first ever female to win the National USA DMC DJ Championship. No woman had ever achieved that title since the start of the battle in 1985. As the USA champion, DJ Perly went on to compete in the 2017 international DMC World Championships in London, where she placed fourth in the world, thus cementing her name in DMC history as the first American female and only the second female ever to compete at the world level in the 32-year history of DMC DJ battle competition. On August 2018 Perly became the 1st female to defend her 2017 DMC USA title and placed 3rd cementing her in DMC history as the 1st female to consecutively place in a DMC National battle. A notable fact, Perly actually battled and defended her title with a broken finger which only gave her less than 1- 2 months to prepare for that battle.

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In 2021, Perly made her triumphant return in the DMC World battles that were held online virtually due to the global Covid-19 pandemic social distancing restrictions. Perly cemented herself in history once again as becoming, possibly, the only Woman from the in United States, and possible in the world, to becoming a 3X DMC world finalist! Perly Placed herself as a world finalist in the DMC World Portablist and DMC Beat Juggling Categories - placing 6th and 7th out of a combined number of 193 entries from across the globe! (Stats from both battles categories: 85 Portablists & 108 Beat Juggling entries) 

In 2022, Perly made a triumphant splash in the DMC battle scene! In the 2022 Technics DMC Beat Juggle Category, Perly WON 3RD PLACE in the world finals! She continued to make another historic splash in the DMC U.S. Nationals Battle by winning her second title, crowning her the 2022 DMC USA Champion, representing the United States in the World Finals, a legendary achievement in the DMC battle's 37 year history. Once again Perly cemented herself in history as the only Puerto Rican Woman to place in the top 3 in a DMC World Finals battle and a DMC Nationals battle weeks apart. ​

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DJ Perly's continued success is a true testament to talent, dedication, and perseverance; challenging stereotypes and proving gender is no barrier to excellence. She continues to influence the DJ community globally, promoting inclusivity and diversity. ​

Perly continues to be an active influential figure within the DJ Community, performing at events, promoting inclusivity, diversity, and representation contributing to DJ culture worldwide. Her influential impact extends far beyond her achievements, beyond what she has achieved so far, making her an undeniable trailblazing pioneer and role model in the music community. She has performed at various prestigious venues, from Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, to the KoKo in London showcasing her ability to mix and scratch her way to rock a crowd with precision and creativity. Throughout her career DJ Perly has performed alongside legendary DJs like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Skratch Bastid, Tony Touch, Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito, Natasha Diggs, DJ Doo Wop, and Africa Bambaataa, among others. She has also opened for influential legendary acts such as De La Soul, Monie Love, Grand Wizzard Theodore, INVISIBL SKRATCH PIKLZ, and The X-Ecutioners. Perly's DJ skills have been featured in Levi’s "Live in Levi’s ’18" brand campaigns, HBO Max's 'The Flight Attendant' Season 2 viewing, and she has DJed at the 2023 Web Awards After party. Her guest mixes have been highlighted on Shade 45 and Sirius XM Fly radio shows.​

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A side from DJ battles, Perly has been nominated for a Global Spin Award 2017 'Turntablist of the Year' and has also been nominated and won DJane Mag 2018 Best Scratch DJ Award. Perly is also an Alumni of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Playlist Retreat '19. Perly is a Serato, Rane, and Numark artist ambassador. Perly has also been coined the "The Undisputed Queen of the 1's & 2's" by Bronx Hip Hop Pioneer legends Grandmaster Caz and Grandmaster Melle Mel.  

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