DJ Angie Vee shares how she went from SoCal house parties to KDAY, Raider Nation, and Yer Not Down, building a Latina-powered DJ empire.
DJ Angie Vee went from Inland Empire house parties and backyard sets to spinning for Raider Nation at Allegiant Stadium, packing thousands into her old school day party, Yer Not Down. Her story is about grind, community, and staying true to being a Latina from SoCal who never watered down her sound.
👉 Hit play to hear how a kid raised on oldies, hip-hop, and Prince ended up DJing for her dream team.
Raised on Records, Oldies & Prince
Angie grew up in the I.E. with a young cholo dad who turned car rides into music trivia and a family soundtrack of oldies, hip-hop, pop, and rock. That deep music knowledge is why her sets feel like a story, not a playlist.
🎧 Watch the episode to hear how those childhood records still shape her mixes today.
From Living Room Janet Routines to Millennium Studios
Before the turntables, it was Janet Jackson routines in the living room and choreographing for cousins. A last-minute trip to a Wade Robson class at Millennium Dance Complex opened her eyes to the professional dance world—and eventually led her into DJ culture.
🩰 Tap in to hear how dance gave her rhythm, confidence, and a lane into DJing.
The Moment She Chose the Booth Over the Dance Floor
At a small West Hollywood spot, Angie realized she didn’t just want to dance to the music—she wanted to control the vibe. That night, she mentally moved from in front of the DJ to behind the tables and never looked back.
🔥 Watch to hear the exact moment she knew the booth was where she belonged.
KDAY & the “Oh Sh*t, People Really See Me” Era
Her guest mix on KDAY turned into a wave of support—DMs, reposts, and real validation from the city. That’s when she realized this wasn’t just a side hustle; people were truly riding for her sound.
📻 Hit play to hear how that first KDAY shot changed everything.
Saying Yes Before She Was Ready: The Nike Story
When Nike needed a DJ, Angie said yes—even though she hadn’t used Serato yet. She literally learned it on the way to the gig, crushed the set, and turned it into a long-term relationship that made full-time DJ life possible.
💥 Watch the episode to hear how “fake it till you make it” became “I’m built for this.”
Yer Not Down: The Backyard Vibe That Became a Movement
What started as a cholo-themed birthday party with oldies-only turned into Yer Not Down—a 1,500+ person old school day party that still feels like somebody’s backyard. With 70% throwbacks and a full musical journey from funk to freestyle to Bad Bunny, its nostalgia turned all the way up.
🎟 Tap in to hear how that one birthday party grew into a full-blown LA experience.
Raider Nation: DJing for the Team She Grew Up With
Angie was born into Raider Nation—Sundays with her grandpa, silver and black everything. Years later, she’s in Allegiant Stadium, DJing with Lil Jon, and watching her grandfather sit in the Raider suite like a king.
🏈 Watch the episode to hear how a diehard fan ended up spinning for her own team.
Pandemic, Surrender & Streaming Her Way Into a New Season
When COVID cleared her calendar overnight, Angie fully surrendered—then jumped on streaming “just to try it.” That “try” turned into massive online growth, new opportunities, and eventually her season as the Raiders’ DJ.
🙌 Hit play to hear how letting go helped everything finally click.
Yer Not Down Toy Drive: Secret Santa for Parents
Angie’s favorite event of the year is the You’re Not Down Toy Drive, where parents quietly nominate families and volunteers shop specific gifts so moms and dads can be the heroes on Christmas morning. No newsletter photos. No spotlight. Just dignity and joy.
🎁 Watch the episode to hear how her own childhood shaped this tradition.
Why You Need to Watch This Episode
If you’re a creator, DJ, artist, Raider fan, Latina hustler, or just someone trying to build from scratch, Angie’s story will light a fire under you. It’s proof that saying yes, staying down, and not diluting who you are can literally change your life.
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