Tony Touch
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A legendary Brooklyn DJ blending hip-hop, house, and Latin rhythms through masterful open format sets.
Joseph Anthony Hernandez, known as Tony Touch, is a pioneering DJ, producer, and breakdancer originating from Brooklyn, New York. Emerging from the 1980s b-boy scene, he became a foundational figure in mixtape culture with his "50 MCs" series before releasing his major label debut "The Piece Maker" on Tommy Boy Records in 2000. He followed up with "The Piece Maker 2" in 2004 and the Latin-focused "ReggaeTony" on EMI in 2005, collaborating with artists ranging from Wu-Tang Clan and Eminem to Louie Vega. His sound bridges classic hip-hop breaks, soulful house, and Latin rhythms into a seamless open format groove. Recently, he has maintained his long-running Funkbox NYC residency, hosted Toca Tuesdays on SiriusXM Shade 45, and performed specialized sets for Boiler Room and Aimé Leon Dore. As a vital link between New York hip-hop history and global dance music, Tony Touch continues to anchor the culture with deep crates and technical precision.