Willard Floyd Djmarkxix

Willard Michael Floyd (Born October 27, 1988) known by his stage name DJ Mark19 or Mark19, is a African American/Chinese turntablist and composer. Born in Okinawa, Japan he came to the U.S. when he was ten. Growing up in Nebraska, he graduated from Beveridge Middle School and in 2007 from Omaha Burke High School. Upon Graduation Mark19 served 4 years in the United States Marine Cops as Motor Transport Operator and 2 years in the army Reserve as a Civil Affairs Specialist. During his off time he would try to make music in his barracks room. Mark19 started his love for music playing instruments at the age of 12, although he didn't get his first set of turntables till he was 21. He had a love for music, the different styles, sounds, and genres. But overall he was influenced by friends and legends such as Percussionist Dana Murray, Percussionist Thomas Jorgensen, Snoop Dogg, Bel Biv Devo, Dj Angelo and Dj Qbert. It was at Local house party that he first met Dj NicNik who taught him the fundamentals of Djing and got him his first few gigs; the two have been good friends ever since. Willard started his musical career in 2010 with DjNicnik and DJ Bait playing at local venues in Orange county, CA. In Santa Ana, CA while playing a Hip hop show, he was approached by Tha Native who saw his potential and invited him to join Tha Native OG Crew. Mark19 accepted the offer to join the crew. The Gift of Gab Tour with E-40, Nef The Pharaoh & OMB Peezy: Aug 29-Sep 22, 2018 420 Games San Fran: Aug 4, 2018 LA Torres Empire Super Show: Jul 22, 2018 Warped Tour: June 21, 2018 Westcoast Summerfest: Jun 2, 2018 Krush Groove: Apr 21, 2018 420 Games LA: Mar 31-Apr 1 2018 Dabathon Cup: Feb 24-25, 2018 Kurupt Bake Sale: Feb 16, 2018 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & Mack 10: Dec 22, 2017 Green Way LA: Dec 14, 2017 Blazers Cup: Dec 2-3, 2017 Orange County Block Party: Nov 11, 2017 Young M.A.: Nov 4, 2017 End of Summer Sesh: Oct 21, 2017 Kush Stock: Oct 14, 2017 Shatter Cup: Oct 7-8, 2017 How the West Was Won: Sept 30, 2017 YFN Lucci: Sept 19, 2017 Cardi B: Aug 29, 2017 The On One Tour with E-40, Kool John & Clyde Carson: Apr 28-May 18, 2017 Mark19 is a former resident Dj at Woody’ Wharf in Newport beach, CA on Thursday nights. Los Cabos Cantina In Lake Forest, CA on Friday Nights and Mission Grill in San Juan Capistrano on Friday Nights during the summer. He has also played at many other venues throughout Orange County, Los Angeles and San Bernardino. Mark19 participated in the remake of Tha Natives Rezincarnated Original released Jan 19, 2009. Mark19 is also one of the founding members of the company Pure Party Productions. More recently, he has worked with Pure Party Productions with developing a Street Team in search of Dj’s throughout Orange County.