Musically capable, intelligent. Positively influential due to his musical ability to mix and mingle with crowds that differ by age and ethnicity. With an ear for detail and the ability to deliver musical pleasure, DJ Ferno is able to conquer the emotional connections people have with music by simply being good at what he does.
At the age of thirteen, Chez Bingham became a co-host for the “YoungBul” show at 103.9 FM a Philadelphia radio station, which is now 100.3 The Beat. There he began his career as a host with local TV show Urban X-Pressions in 2001. With Urban X-Pressions being one the hottest and most recognized television shows in the Tri-state area, Ferno began to accumulate an accredited fan base that ranged from age groups to networking groups. He spent several years dedicating his time, charisma and intellect to making Urban Expressions exciting and worth watching. There he was able to build a network, learn how to properly promote and host parties, and build a brand for himself, which is now prominent and strong. Although Ferno affiliated himself with radio hosting and promotion, he maintained a connection with music by becoming interested in deejaying at the age of sixteen. He immediately gravitated towards the turn tables, which then, became the beginning of a new and indulging musical era by an individual who found meaning of life through music and no genre is off limits. It is his sole purpose to introduce musical differentiation to anyone willing to listen. Most will find themselves engulfed in his presence whenever there is a turn table in his possession.
His inspiration stemmed from the works of DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Touch Tone and DJ Excel. Most importantly DJ Ferno pays homage to the legendary DJ AM in which he uses AM’s “AHH Yeah” slogan to continue and promote AM’s success as a DJ.
With gigs lined up ranging from weddings to night clubs, DJ Ferno is also focused on Dosage, an upcoming artist whose positive lyrics and vibrant personality caught the attention of Lupe Fiasco back in 2010. Although he continues to deejay for a variety of clients and venues, his biggest projects focus on producing and traveling alongside the aspiring twenty year old rapper. In April of this year, they took the stage and opened up twice for Lupe Fiasco in New York and once at Penn State’s spring fling. Since then, the duo has been booking shows all over the city in places like The Blockley, The Arts Garage, TLA, and the Arts Museum. He has produced Dosage’s hit song Get Better, which was released in 2010.
He maintains serenity through all his hard work by practicing and making music his number one priority. The distribution of music rest in his hands and is witnessed every time he walks up on stage. Once the tables begin to turn all eyes are on him. With the belief that any true talent takes ten thousand hours to perfect, DJ Ferno does just that every chance he gets. While constantly on a musical rampage, DJ Ferno continues to master his craft and has once again, produced a masterpiece which will be on Dosage’s next album titled Blood and Sand.
Now, enlightened by years of practice and personal musical fulfillment, DJ Ferno manages his time by spinning in different cities marking his territory with a precise yet recognizable style that promotes his personal connection with music.
