366K
Instagram followers
369K
TikTok followers
100M+
Views on scratch content
900+
Live scratch episodes
Bio
DJ Wrex (Rex Balbuena) is a Filipino American turntablist, producer, and educator from Los Angeles with over 20 years behind the decks. A multi-instrumentalist who started on piano at 4, he has shared stages with Busta Rhymes, Tech N9ne, LMFAO, and Wu-Tang Clan, played The Do-Over and Motown Mondays, and scratched live on Power 106’s Wake Up Show.
His scratch videos have drawn more than 100 million views across Instagram and TikTok, led by a live turntable series that has passed 900 episodes. He produces for artists including Christopher Details, composed the score for the indie film The L.A.N.A. Experiment, and teaches scratching through the Pro DJ Lab. He has been featured in the Los Angeles Times.
Watch
Live scratch set on Power 106’s Wake Up Show.
Press
Los Angeles Times
DJ Wrex: Musical Storyteller and Live Remix Virtuoso
“A musical storyteller who transforms events into unforgettable experiences.”
Profiled in the LA Times guide to Southern California wedding DJs, including the surprise dance battle he mixed for a wedding with Dee Lee Designs.
Highlights
- Featured on Power 106’s Wake Up Show
- Shared stages with Busta Rhymes, Tech N9ne, LMFAO, and Wu-Tang Clan
- Sets at The Do-Over and Motown Mondays
- DJ for a Quentin Lake charity event with the LA Rams
- DJ set at the NBA Store, Universal CityWalk
- On stage at The Wiltern, Los Angeles
- Composer, The L.A.N.A. Experiment (indie film)
- Producer for Christopher Details and Neppy Beats
- Featured in DJ LIFE Magazine’s Mobile Monday spotlight
Where he plays
Based in Los Angeles and San Diego. Has played Las Vegas, San Francisco, Austin, Orlando, Reno, Utah, and Cancun. Available for travel.
Partners
QSC · Odyssey Gear
Photos
Tech rider
- 2 turntables (Technics preferred)
- Pioneer DJM-S11 or DJM-S7 mixer
- Wired microphone
- Laptop stand
Booking
Performances, clubs, ticketed shows, and brand events:
info@synergyeventsco.com
Production and composing: djwrex.com/producer