Charissa Saverio (DJ RAP), is the undisputed queen of the turntables and considered to be one of the pioneers in drum & bass and Jungle music. She infiltrated the electronic music scene with unparalleled passion and innovation that has influenced generations of producers and DJs. She has established herself as the owner of her labels Propa and Impropa Talent, produces her own original music, and has collaborated with the likes of BT, Eric Morillo, Hans Zimmer, Hybrid, and DJ Tydi.
Beyond her own musical endeavors, Rap has produced music for PlayStation, Wii, and 7 major movies. Her film and commercial music scores and custom sound designs have been featured for Twix, Mission Impossible (Tom Cruise), Isolation, Run Lola Run, Enough (J-lo), Rogue Trader (Ewan McGregor) and four documentaries. She also has an extensive catalog that consists of over 300 compositions.
With over 25 years of experience, DJ Rap understands the difficulties aspiring artists, producers, and DJs face and knows how to navigate through the challenges the industry presents. After teaching privately, instructing and writing curriculums for Dubspot, Icon Collective, and Garnish School of Production, the next logical step was for DJ Rap to expand her reach and pay it forward and share her wealth of knowledge and experience with up and coming artists, DJs, and producers. She is passionate about assisting students with their specific musical needs and helping them on the path to success.
Her love for music, inspiration, and desire to break boundaries has elevated DJ Rap to a level of tastemaker authority that continues to push the limits of music and production.