Fabrejay is an accomplished and world renowned persona with roots planted firmly and deep in the music industry. Born as Jeffrey Santana, he has not only entered the apex of the worldwide DJ scene, but has also pursued various prosperous producing and entrepreneurial endeavors as well. The DJ knew early on in his life that he was determined to turn his passion for music into a full blown career and lifestyle, and did exactly that with both elegance and class. Regarded as a highly sought after DJ, Fabrejay has a long list of famous clients, which includes the likes of Rihanna, Diddy, Former President Barack Obama, and celebrity couple Beyonce and Jay-Z. Fabrejay performs on a regular basis at some of the hottest venues and events around the world. Currently, the DJ holds the honorable position of brand ambassador for the alcohol company D’usse Cognac, in addition to holding a residency as well as being the official DJ of Jay-Z’s exclusive celebrity hot spot nightclub, The 40/40 Club, located in New York City, NY. 
Fabrejay’s story is a modern reflection of the vast and ever-evading American Dream, and he emphasizes in his music and speech the need for every individual to chase the success they feel they deserve and should have. The talented DJ has worked with some of the best in not only the hip hop world, but also in the music industry as a whole. There doesn't seem to be anything stopping this talented individual from ascending the ladder into greatness, and perhaps one day joining the likes of his celebrated clients and musical heroes. 
However, being an accomplished artist does not just begin and end with the individuals themselves. Musical influences also play a major role in what direction the artist chooses to pursue, and what roads he will take. Without having those key voices surrounding you growing up, one would not be turned on to the type of things that could be done in the future of the industry. Fabrejay has a variety of different influences that he has stated helped him get to the level where he is now. Growing up, Fabrejay had found inspiration through a number of different genres of music. The main ones which caught the attention of the DJ at an early age included Latin, Oldies, Top 40, and Hip-Hop. However, Fabrejay has found that three main artists had the most influence on him, and opened his eyes to possibilities he had not seen before. They represent a soundtrack for various stages in his life, and have been more influential to him during his early days than any other artist, each marking a special era in his life. 
Here we have listed the top 3 musical influences of the Fabrejay. Perhaps one day, they could guide the next generation on their journey as well. 
Michael Jackson 
Michael Jackson gained enormous popularity throughout his life as an acclaimed singer, dancer, and songACwriter. Starting off as a member of a sibling singing group known as “The Jackson Five,” personal talent, drive, and a motivating family influenced the young singer to branch off and make his own way as a solo performing artist. Michael Jackson soon began releasing his own music. This led to hit album after hit album, which contained such recognizable and world famous musical hits like “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” “Man in the Mirror,” and “Thriller.” Jackson was even one of the first to create a cinematic music video experience for his audiences, which featured storylines and a variety of famous people involved in the overall process. Some of these celebrities included Martin Scorsese, Paul McCartney, Chris Tucker, Macaulay Culkin, and John Travolta. Michael Jackson eventually became known as one of the greatest entertainers in the entire music history, and went on to earn some of the highest accolades in the industry. Dubbed simply as the “King of Pop,” he was acknowledged as one of the best selling artists 
of all time. Though Jackson passed away in 2009 at the early age of 50, he is still known around the world for his music which emphasized togetherness, environmentalism, and fighting against the prejudices and injustices of the world. 
Fabrejay, like many other people at the height of Michael Jackon's music, has stated that the singer and songwriter was his introduction to music. His dance moves had caught the world by storm, and influenced the young Fabrejay growing up, shaping the young man's mind to a significant degree about the possibilities that remained in the music industry. The DJ states that the infamous “Smooth Criminal” song, as well as it's accompanying music video, was one of his favorites of all time. Through “Smooth Criminal,” Jackson was also able to contribute to Fabrejay's own fashion sense and clothing options. As a fan of sneakers, Fabrejay to this day considers the Air Jordan 11 Concord to be his favorite among all of the other Jordan sneakers currently on the market. This is because they gave the DJ vivid memories of Michael Jackson's anti-gravity shoes containing spats, which Jackson had used in his “leaning” dance moves in the music video for “Smooth Criminal.” 
In regards to his admiration for the acclaimed singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, Fabrejay says, “He was so creative and his music is timeless, he reached unthinkable heights. There’s really so much inspiration when it comes to MJ.” 
Like many up and coming artists, as well as established celebrities in the music industry, Michael Jackson remains a favorite. 
Tupac Shakur 
Tupac Shakur, who was also known by his stage name 2Pac, was an American rapper and actor. Tupac was born in New York City and later moved to Baltimore Maryland and then Marin City, California. This constant moving played deep in his music. The rapper became a central figure in rap, eventually releasing the critically acclaimed and successful albums “2Pacalypse Now,” “Me Against the World,” and “All Eyez on Me.” He solidified himself in the rap scene, with many of his songs reflecting the “thug” lifestyle. Many people still consider Tupac Shakur as one of the greatest rappers in the history of music, proven by the amount of famous collaborations with the rapper both before and after his death in 1996. 2Pac’s songs were highly thought provoking and deep, touching on the struggles and social issues that faced much of the lower classes, as well as the overall inequality between people in general. The rapper remains one of the best selling artists of all time, and has also appeared in a variety of noteworthy movies, such as “Juice,” “Poetic Justice,” and “Gridlock’d.” His acting was praised by movie critics as well as his fellow cast members. 
Fabrejay has stated that Tupac was an artist that highly influenced him throughout the progression of his own musical career. He admired Tupac's ability to possess so much raw energy, and to release that energy into his songs and music. He became captivated not only by the music being made, but also Tupac's persona and what he stood for as a human being. For Fabrejay, Tupac’s songs and the accompanying 
lyrics had a strong and bold message written between every word and behind every beat, which forced the world to listen to the music through strength and grit. 
In speaking about Tupac, the DJ has said, “He’s a timeless artist. You feel as if he’s still around because the stuff he’s talking about is still relevant to date.” 
And the number of accolades the artist has received, and his popularity among people still hold that as a valid truth, hopefully for many, many years to come. 
Jay Z 
When one thinks of the music industry as a whole, the name Jay-Z is impossible to escape. Jay Z is a renowned rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and record executive. Born in New York City and hailing from Brooklyn, the musical artist started rapping at a young age. But it wasn't until he founded his own record label, Roc-A-Fella Records, in 1995 that he started to gain notoriety from the masses. He is one of the first rappers to utilize his business acumen in addition to his rapping skills to become successful. Jay-Z began with the release of his studio album “Reasonable Doubt” in 1996, and he instantly gained celebrity status, eventually going on to drop hit after hit through his key albums “The Blueprint” and “The Black Album.” The artist even released two albums, “Watch the Throne” and “Everything is Love,” with fellow rapper Kanye West and his wife Beyonce, respectively. Aside from music, the rapper had gone on to have a very successful business career, by founding his own clothing retailer, opening a sports bar, creating an entertainment company, as well as engaging in other lucrative ventures. These business choices all led Jay-Z to become the the first billionaire of the hip hop industry, and he is currently also the wealthiest musician on the planet. However, his backbone is his music, with the world considering him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has acquired a large number of awards throughout the years, including Grammys and Billboards. He was also acknowledged in the Rolling Stones magazine as one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. 
Fabrejay has very fond memories of the rapper Jay-Z being the backbone of his youth. He has stated that Jay-Z has been the “it” artist from his younger days until now, and has provided the soundtrack musically from his early years to date. Fabrejay also admires the fact that Jay-Z was able to remain at the top of the charts throughout his career, something that other artists find is more difficult to achieve. He sees Jay-Z as one of the most important symbols in the music industry. There is also an admiration for his personality and the vibe he brings to the world, not just the crowds he performs to. His business acumen is another thing that Fabrejay regards as something he looks upto about the artist, utilizing his teachings to learn what can and cannot be done in the path of pursuing success. As a DJ in the music industry who has made a name for himself as well, it would only make sense that he follows one of the prime examples of success In an industry that topples many other weaker artists. 
This is what the DJ had to say about Jay-Z: “He’s broken and continues to break barriers. Just the length of his career shelf life serves as inspiration in itself. He's remained true to himself throughout it all and continues to elevate gracefully. Jay's a genius. I'm blessed to work under the umbrella of my hero.” 
Jay-Z is definitely a strong person worth admiring at an early age, and you could guarantee it shaped Fabrejay to become the success he is now. 
As you can see, an artist's greatness is only as strong as the influences he had growing up. It's how the individual shapes those traits and ideas he learns that makes him unique and successful in his own right. Fabrejay's influences vary in style. Michael Jackson has a more mainstream and pop oriented feel. Tupac speaks more about social issues and preaches how to rise from poverty. Jay-Z pushes the envelope in music, talking more about mainstream struggles and pop culture phenomenon. Regardless of these differences, it's clear that a combination of worthy admiration was necessary for Fabrejay in creating his own interpretation of greatness. The acclaimed DJ has a style all his own, and it reflects these influences as well as a variety of others. Fabrejay is continually building himself, and only time will tell what the artists can and will achieve. 
REFERENCED ARTISTS 
FABREJAY 
MICHAEL JACKSON 
TUPAC SHAKUR 
JAY-Z