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Photographer | Director | Cinematographer Jose Angel is a world-renowned international award winning & published documentary photographer, director, cinematographer, film score composer, ASCAP & Copyright Alliance member based between the U.S & Mexico and extending his brand as far as London. Born and raised on the rough streets of Chicago and being surrounded by drugs, gangs, violence and shootings in his neighborhood wasn't the easiest or the best lifestyle for him as a kid, but that made him a tough kid to be reckoned with. He lost a few close friends along the way due to gangs, drugs, violence and shootings in Chicago. Having family members and friends that had ties to gangs made him realize quickly that he needed to choose a different path for his future. That’s when he decided to pick up a camera and the rest was history. Jose Angel grew up DJing and listening to House Music, Deep House, Tech House, Disco House, French House, Acid House and everything else in between. As a House Music ambassador this allowed him to work alongside and build friendships and longtime relationships with some international legends and pioneers in the House Music industry such as DJ Sneak, Bad Boy Bill, DJ Slugo, Mark Farina, Tyree Cooper, Fast Eddie, Ralphi Rosario, DJ Jes, DJ Ares, Derrick Carter, CZR, DJ Matt B, Joe Smooth, Farley Jackmaster Funk, The Phantoms Revenge, Paul Johnson, Frankie Knuckles, Rafael “Ito” Garcia, Todd Terry, Felix Da Housecat, DJ Colette & DJ AM just to name a few. He is currently working on a "House Music Documentary" to be released in the near future and is also building up his music catalog in the world of Filmmaking, Cinema & Filmscoring. Thanks for stopping in, enjoy my podcast where I'll be sitting down with some of my close friends, mentors, legends & pioneers and talk about there struggles, hardships and accomplishments throughout their journey in life. José Ángel es un fotógrafo documental, director, cinematógrafo, compositor de bandas sonoras y miembro de ASCAP, reconocido internacionalmente y galardonado, con sede entre Estados Unidos y México, y cuya marca llega hasta Londres. Nació y creció en las calles de Chicago, rodeado de drogas, pandillas, violencia y tiroteos en su vecindario, lo que no fue la vida más fácil ni la mejor para él de niño, pero eso lo convirtió en un chico duro a tener en cuenta. Perdió a algunos amigos cercanos en el camino debido a las pandillas, las drogas, la violencia y los tiroteos en Chicago. Tener familiares y amigos vinculados a las pandillas le hizo darse cuenta rápidamente de que necesitaba un camino diferente para su futuro. Fue entonces cuando decidió tomar una cámara y el resto es historia.

  1. Adam Amin "My Job is to tell a story in the World of Sports"

    APR 13

    Adam Amin "My Job is to tell a story in the World of Sports"

    Directed & Produced: Jose Angel Today we had the privilege to sit down with a great friend and mentor in the world of sports from my hometown Chicago, Adam Amin a renowned sportscaster, commentator & House Music DJ. Join us as we sit down and talk to Adam about his Chicago roots, sports, House Music and DJ's. Amin is the primary television voice for the NBA’s Chicago Bulls alongside the legendary Stacey King on FOX Sports. Adam Amin is a Chicago native who began DJing 25 years ago. After playing his first club at age 16, Amin continued to work as a DJ until beginning a career as a play-by-play broadcaster for ESPN and ESPN Radio. Amin currently serves as a television announcer for the The NFL on FOX, Major League Baseball on FOX, and is an award-winning broadcaster for the Chicago Bulls. Adam Amin joined FOX Sports in 2020 as a play-by-play announcer for the network’s NFL, MLB playoff and college basketball telecasts. In addition to his current duties with the network, Adam was honored as the 2021 Illinois Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Prior to FOX Sports, Amin spent nine years at ESPN where he quickly established himself as one of the most versatile broadcasters in the industry, serving as a play-by-play commentator for college football on ABC/ESPN, two Women’s Final Fours, and the NBA playoffs on ESPN and ESPN Radio (including three conference final series).

    1h 22m
  2. Aamrapali Bhandari "Dancing Is My Passion"

    APR 6

    Aamrapali Bhandari "Dancing Is My Passion"

    Directed & Produced: Jose Angel Today we had the honor of sitting down and conversating with my great friend & mentor Aamarpali Bhandari from New Delhi India, Aamrapali is a international distinguished dancer, choreographer, teacher, Actor and creator with an expansive career that spans performances in 26 countries. A devoted disciple of Guru Rajendra Gangani since the age of seven, she was a merit student of Kathak Kendra, New Delhi. She has graced major dance festivals, both as a soloist and in ensemble, collaborating with eminent artists and renowned choreographers across India and abroad. She is the recipient of prestigious scholarships in dance from the CCRT and Sahitya Kala Parishad. She is a graded Doordarshan Artist. She has recently been awarded the Bharat Atma Nirbhar PURASKAR/award by united gate one, India. Her training under the illustrious Ms. Aditi Mangaldas and her tenure as a repertory dancer with Drishtikon from 2015 to 2018 have further enriched her artistic journey. In 2019, she was selected for the Classical Intensive by the AKRAM KHAN COMPANY in London, a testament to her exceptional talent. Aamrapali also dedicated six years to nurturing the next generation of Kathak dancers at SIFAS in Singapore. She has been graced with the Atmanirbhar Bharat puraskar for her contribution to the field of dance and arts. She has also been featured as the guest Artist in the March 2025 Edition of the monthly magazine by Ashirvachan. Her choreographic works include acclaimed dance productions such as Radha, Reflections, Jatayu, Shakti, and Avartini. Driven by a passion to explore the depths of storytelling through Kathak, Aamrapali aspires to give this classical art form a new and transformative face, expressing her creative visions with grace and innovation.

    1h 13m
  3. DJ LORA "Be Creative with your ART"

    MAR 9

    DJ LORA "Be Creative with your ART"

    Directed & Produced: Jose Angel Today we had the privilege to sit down with International House Music DJ & Producer DJ Lora, she hails from South Africa and residing in London, England UK. Join us as she talk's to us about her music journey and her latest banger track "This Is Chicago". After years of deep studio dedication, honing her skills in the dark art of production, Lora entered the underground consciousness with a serious bang in spring 2013.The sunset-gilded, synth-soaked ‘Golden’ has taken dancefloors by storm, introducing her with subtle sonic sophistication. Key DJ support followed instantly, including major props from the industry’s elite. This was followed by with the instantly infectious big room shudder-shock ‘Hit’. With its swooning groove, alluring vocal hook and bold, muscly drums, increased the buzz around Lora furthermore. Like all bonafide breakthroughs, Lora’s earned her stripes the hard way. Winning Corona Movida’s renowned annual DJ competition in 2000, swatting off the competition right the way to the Ministry Of Sound grand finale, she scored warm- up work in every bar and backroom London to offer.The hard work paid off: as she achieved notoriety amongst the city’s party-perked gay scene. It resonated with everything she loves about club culture; the hedonism, the grooves, the glamour... Here she honed her selector skills and chiseled her crowd-communication. More importantly she refined her playlists with rich, well-bodied house and garage and began to truly understand the essential dynamics needed for production.A whole decade of global floor-grafting has passed since those formative days. From setting up her own DJ school to sets at some of the most respected clubs past and present... Turnmills, The End, Fabric, and many more. Now fully established as a hardworking DJ who plays in every corner of the globe, from Monaco to Manchester, Lora is proving herself with the same level of skill in her productions, too.

    33 min
  4. Patricia Hoffman "No Shortcuts To Success"

    MAR 4

    Patricia Hoffman "No Shortcuts To Success"

    Directed & Produced: Jose Angel Today I had the honor and privilege to sit down not only with a longtime friend and mentor but an entrepreneur, co-founder & CEO of two companies: High School Football America, a high school sports media company and Blitz Group, a boutique media communications firm and an expert at placing experts in the news. Patricia is also honored to be a Benefits Advisor at Aflac, a Fortune 500 company. Patricia is an award-winning communications executive with 20+ years of experience born out of my career as an award-winning television news, business and sports anchor/reporter and producer. News media placements include: Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, NY Times, NBC, Today Show and more. Patricia works with executives in business, sports media, advertising, commercial real estate, not-for-profits, politics, retail and more. Clients include - NFL, Vida Heath, Capri Investment Group, Expert Voice, FCB Global Advertising Agency, Primo Center, Seyfarth Shaw and Southern Sports.

    1h 8m
  5. Cesar Galvez "Accomplish your Dreams"

    FEB 11

    Cesar Galvez "Accomplish your Dreams"

    Directed & Produced: Jose Angel Artwork & Photography: Jose Angel Today we sat down and chopped it up with my longtime friend, mentor, DJ, producer, entrepreneur and investor. Cesar Galvez better known as DJ Ares a Chicago native born and raised on the Southside of Chicago in the Little Village neighborhood, he learned very early on that he needed to focus on the greater good and not fall into the pressure of gangs, drugs and violence in his neighborhood. That's when he discovered his love and passion for music, Cesar was inspired by his brother DJ Jes from Fresca Recordings. The deeper he went into music the more he understood the House Music culture & community and that's when he discovered a hidden talent that was only going to get bigger than life and that's when he started his musical journey into DJing and producing. Some of Cesar's inspirations are Bad Boy Bill, DJ Jes, Paul Johnson, Cajmere, CZR, Rafael "ITO" Garcia, Felix Da Housecat and the list goes on! (Click link below for DJ Ares Mix session) thanks!

    1h 38m
  6. DJ SLUGO "It's not a Hobby, It's My Life"

    11/06/2025

    DJ SLUGO "It's not a Hobby, It's My Life"

    Directed & Produced: Jose Angel We had SLUGO in the house today, we got the opportunity to sit down and chop it up with him about his Chicago roots, Ghetto House, House Music and the footwork & juke culture. Slugo is one of the founding fathers of the musical style known as Ghetto House / Juke Music, has been beating the box for over 20 years. DJ Slugo has been performing since the early 1990’s as a member of Chicago’s infamous Dance Mania label, along with co-conspirators Paul Johnson and DJ Deeon. Slugo is world-renowned for his hits including, Wouldn’t You Like to be a Hoe Too, A Blunt, Godzilla Track, Where the Rats, and many more. SLUGO was also just recently in an interview with MIXMAG talking about his music journey. London’s Underbeat Magazine calls Slugo’s Cardboard Booty album, “The most influential Ghetto House CD ever made,” and went on to call him, “The Ghetto-father of the American Dance floor.” His Chicago Juke DVD’s have gained over 2-million views in 2017. Daft Punk credits him by name, and references his track DJ’s On the Low, on their iconic song Teachers. He was featured by name recently on HBO’s hit TV show Ballers along with his track, I Ain’t Yo Baby Daddy, and has done remixes for artists such as Nina Kraviz (Ghetto Kraviz) and Missy Elliott (Work It), and has collaborations on the horizon with artists and labels in France, Brooklyn, and Japan.

    38 min
  7. Magdalena M. "Photography is my Passion"

    08/07/2025

    Magdalena M. "Photography is my Passion"

    Directed & Produced: Jose Angel Magdalena M. based out of Toronto, Canada is an internationally published commercial Photographer and Art Director. Specializing in editorial portraits, commercial projects and corporate assignments, Magdalena has worked with some of Toronto’s top legal teams and design agencies for over 20 years. Using photography to translate brand positioning is key to creating relevant, relatable ideas; but it's Magdalena’s ability to truly connect with people that is the vital element for her continuing success. “My goal is to uncover the person behind the brand and find a genuine way of telling their story.”

    1h 17m
  8. Andrew Macari "Let Your Work Speak For Itself"

    07/24/2025

    Andrew Macari "Let Your Work Speak For Itself"

    Directed & Produced: Jose Angel English DJ-Producer from Nottingham UK Andrew Macari who continues to define his career with a growing discography, superb turntable skills and his well-established record labels Greenhouse Recordings, Tastie Music & Jack Locker. Greenhouse Recordings was founded by Andrew Macari in 2003 in order to bring people across the globe together thru house music, the label has numerous tracks licensed to various mix compilations for heavyweights like Mark Farina, DJ Sneak, DJ Heather and DJ MFR on labels such as Om, Transport, Ministry of Sound and Flower. His producing efforts span a wide variety of House styles including Deep house, Tech House, Deep Minimal & Jackin. Andrew has appeared under alias Toka Project, Greenbay Jackers, Deep South Playaz, Guided Methods & Flow on many labels like Viva Recordings, Transport Recordings, Flapjack, Emby Music, Bosh Recordings, Shaboom Records, Low Pressings and many more.. His DJ sets are as varied and characterised by intense energy and long, well-executed mixes. This multi-talented artist has been sowing the seeds of his musical success for over thirty five years.

    1h 2m
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Photographer | Director | Cinematographer Jose Angel is a world-renowned international award winning & published documentary photographer, director, cinematographer, film score composer, ASCAP & Copyright Alliance member based between the U.S & Mexico and extending his brand as far as London. Born and raised on the rough streets of Chicago and being surrounded by drugs, gangs, violence and shootings in his neighborhood wasn't the easiest or the best lifestyle for him as a kid, but that made him a tough kid to be reckoned with. He lost a few close friends along the way due to gangs, drugs, violence and shootings in Chicago. Having family members and friends that had ties to gangs made him realize quickly that he needed to choose a different path for his future. That’s when he decided to pick up a camera and the rest was history. Jose Angel grew up DJing and listening to House Music, Deep House, Tech House, Disco House, French House, Acid House and everything else in between. As a House Music ambassador this allowed him to work alongside and build friendships and longtime relationships with some international legends and pioneers in the House Music industry such as DJ Sneak, Bad Boy Bill, DJ Slugo, Mark Farina, Tyree Cooper, Fast Eddie, Ralphi Rosario, DJ Jes, DJ Ares, Derrick Carter, CZR, DJ Matt B, Joe Smooth, Farley Jackmaster Funk, The Phantoms Revenge, Paul Johnson, Frankie Knuckles, Rafael “Ito” Garcia, Todd Terry, Felix Da Housecat, DJ Colette & DJ AM just to name a few. He is currently working on a "House Music Documentary" to be released in the near future and is also building up his music catalog in the world of Filmmaking, Cinema & Filmscoring. Thanks for stopping in, enjoy my podcast where I'll be sitting down with some of my close friends, mentors, legends & pioneers and talk about there struggles, hardships and accomplishments throughout their journey in life. José Ángel es un fotógrafo documental, director, cinematógrafo, compositor de bandas sonoras y miembro de ASCAP, reconocido internacionalmente y galardonado, con sede entre Estados Unidos y México, y cuya marca llega hasta Londres. Nació y creció en las calles de Chicago, rodeado de drogas, pandillas, violencia y tiroteos en su vecindario, lo que no fue la vida más fácil ni la mejor para él de niño, pero eso lo convirtió en un chico duro a tener en cuenta. Perdió a algunos amigos cercanos en el camino debido a las pandillas, las drogas, la violencia y los tiroteos en Chicago. Tener familiares y amigos vinculados a las pandillas le hizo darse cuenta rápidamente de que necesitaba un camino diferente para su futuro. Fue entonces cuando decidió tomar una cámara y el resto es historia.

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  • Creator
    Jose Angel Films
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    Jose Angel Films ©
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