Releases by Mixer / D.J.
JOSE 'CHEP' NUNEZ
| Year | Release Title | Label | Mix Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Album | 10 | MANTRONIX: MEGA-MIX | 00:05:33 |
| 1985 | Volume 07, Program 11 | Disconet | S.O.S. III SOLAR MEDLEY | 00:17:15 |
| 1987 | Do It Properly! | Fierce | DO IT PROPERLY! | 00:09:42 |
| 1987 | Skyywalker's Bass Waves Mega Mixes | Luke Skyywalker | SKYYWALKER'S BASS WAVES MEGA MIX II | 00:05:08 |
| 1987 | Skyywalker's Bass Waves Mega Mixes | Luke Skyywalker | SKYYWALKER'S BASS WAVES MEGA MIX I | 00:05:10 |
| 1989 | Miami Bass Waves Volume II | Luke Skyywalker | SKYYWALKER'S BASS WAVES MEGA MIX I | 00:05:10 |
| 1989 | Miami Bass Waves Volume II | Luke Skyywalker | SKYYWALKER'S BASS WAVES MEGA MIX II | 00:05:08 |
Information:
Below is a summarised biography created using Google Gemini in April 2026...
Jose "Chep" Nuñez (1964–1990) is a critical figure in the evolution of the DJ as he represents the bridge between the physical "cut-and-paste" era of tape editing and the modern remix culture.
The Master of the Tape Edit
Jose "Chep" Nuñez was a Dominican-American producer, engineer, and editor who became one of the most influential figures in the New York City dance and hip-hop scenes during the 1980s. He is widely regarded as a pioneer of multi-track editing, a painstaking process that involved manually splicing reel-to-reel tape to create complex rhythmic "glitches," stutter effects, and extended versions of songs.
Historical Significance
The Splicing Pioneer: Before digital software like Ableton or Pro Tools, Nuñez used razor blades and tape to manipulate sound. He was part of a legendary circle of "Master Editors"—alongside The Latin Rascals (Tony Moran and Albert Cabrera) and Omar Santana—who defined the "freestyle" and early house aesthetic.
Cultural Bridge: Born in the Dominican Republic, he was a key figure in the "Latin Hip-Hop" movement, bringing a Caribbean rhythmic sensibility to the emerging electronic sounds of New York.
Key Projects & Collaborations
Nuñez’s discography is vast, spanning underground club hits to massive pop crossovers.
2 Puerto Ricans, a Blackman and a Dominican: Chep was the "Dominican" in this short-lived but seminal house music supergroup. Their 1987 hit "Do It Properly" is a foundational track in house history, featuring future legends David Morales, Robert Clivillés, and David Cole (later of C+C Music Factory).
The Diamond 2: A prolific editing and remixing partnership with Charlie Dee Diaz. Together, they provided beats and "Powermixes" for New York’s WPLJ radio station and shaped the sound of numerous freestyle artists.
Legacy
Nuñez’s career was tragically cut short when he died in an apartment fire in Manhattan in 1990 at the age of 26. Despite his brief career, his "stutter-edit" style became the blueprint for the production techniques used in modern Electronic Dance Music (EDM) today. He is often cited by contemporary DJs as the "godfather of the edit" for his ability to turn a simple four-minute pop song into an eight-minute dancefloor journey using nothing but a razor blade and a vision.