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Tampa Bay Times
At 12, DJ Jake is already spinning tunes like idol Calvin Harris
By Eric Vician, Times CorrespondentNew ideas
 
 

Jake Dela Cruz unwrapped his favorite Christmas present in 2011, and it transformed his life.

Jon and Arlene Dela Cruz gave their son a DJ mixer after Jake overheard family members talking about the days when Jon worked as a DJ in high school and college.

"He said, 'Dad, I'd like to learn,' " Jon recalls

 

 

 

Tampa Bay Tribune/TBO

Lithia 12-year-old rocks the house with DJ magic

By Yvette C. Hammett | Tribune Staff 

 

LITHIA — The 12-year-old rockin’ the braces behind the mixers and controllers isn’t quite ready to hit the club scene in Ybor City, but DJ Jake Dela Cruz has been cranking the tunes in FishHawk Ranch for a couple of years now, building his fan base.

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