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<\/a><\/p>\nLast week we caught up with Roberto Castillo, one of the quiet movers and shakers in the radio and entertainment industry.\u00a0 We were talking about the political and buying power of the Latin population because they are now the largest minority in the U.S.\u00a0 Their buying power is growing each day, but what we did not understand is why a lot of U.S. companies were hesitant or just not savvy enough to take advantage of this hot growing demographic.\u00a0 While having this very important discussion we started talking about the many global opportunities for minorities and the \u201cWorld Cup\u201d came up in the conversation.\u00a0 He informed us about the role Mega would be playing and how we may be able to work together to cover the games.\u00a0 This sounded like a hot networking opportunity so he asked the station\u2019s point man for the project to come down and meet with us.\u00a0 After talking to this skilled and gifted brother, who just had so much going on, we felt a genuine need to do this interview and let him tell his story to the world.<\/p>\n
Interview of AJ Ramos of La Mega Radio<\/h4>\n
Q\u2013\u00a0What going on my man?<\/b><\/p>\n
A\u2014I\u2019m good thank you for the interview; I respect the Source a lot.<\/p>\n
Q\u2013\u00a0Where were you born and now reside?<\/b><\/p>\n
A\u2014I was born in Jersey City, NJ and live in New York.\u00a0 I also lived in Las Vegas for two years doing radio.<\/p>\n
Q\u2013\u00a0I understand your family is from El Salvador, what is life like over there?<\/b><\/p>\n
A\u2014Yes, my family is from El Salvador.\u00a0 Like in every third world country poverty, violence and corruption is taking over.\u00a0 The percentage rate of secondary and higher education is declining.\u00a0 You have to be careful there are a lot of kidnappings.<\/p>\n
Q\u2013\u00a0There are a few violent gangs in the U.S. from El Salvador, what brought this about?<\/b><\/p>\n
A\u2014This is something I rather not talk too much about.\u00a0 But the violent gangs in El Salvador basically run the country and let\u2019s just say I guess they call it expansion.<\/p>\n
Q\u2013\u00a0How did you get started in radio?<\/b><\/p>\n
A\u2014It\u2019s a crazy story.\u00a0 When something is meant to be, it is meant to be.\u00a0 I was leaving the COPA CABANA on 34th<\/sup>\u00a0street.\u00a0 Thursday nights were 18 to party and I was 20 years old.\u00a0 Some gorgeous blonde lady approaches my friend outside the club and asked him what he thought about the radio station.\u00a0 He straight up started kicking it to her.\u00a0 I answered the question as I was babysitting my boy.\u00a0 I then went back to the car.\u00a0 I saw the radio station as a vehicle to success so I went to the promo truck and asked them how can I get a job?\u00a0 The driver tells me to wait for his boss.\u00a0 The boss ended up being the gorgeous blonde.\u00a0 The rest is history.\u00a0 At the moment, I was pursuing a career as a lawyer and got accepted to Rutgers into the pharmacy program.\u00a0 LOL.\u00a0 Go figure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0What are your duties?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014What isn\u2019t my duty?\u00a0 I am man of many trades.\u00a0 From promotions, marketing, blogging, sales, on air, programming to public relations and producing of events, sales recaps, voiceovers, host a variety of shows, etc.\u00a0 I was once told the more you can do for a company the less likely you are of getting fired.<\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0Are you working on any special projects in music, film and\/or the entertainment industry?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014Yes I currently have a radio show on MEGA 97.9 12-5AM Mondays.\u00a0 I am on SIRIUS XM Caliente Monday-Friday 6AM-12PM, in addition to being on three more channels.\u00a0 I am pursuing my Masters in Communication at Kean and should be done next May 2015.\u00a0 In addition, I am working on artist development for three of my artists\/friends\u00a0Willex, Marvelus Fame and Roberto Mesa.<\/i>\u00a0 I have a recording studio in NJ and do Artist public relations, promotion and development along with some grassroots marketing.\u00a0 I am also working on a non-profit organization called \u201cStreet Motivators\u201d to help kids with higher education and arts.\u00a0 In addition, I am also trying to develop a foundation for kids with\u00a0Down Syndrome.<\/i>\u00a0 My sister has\u00a0Down Syndrome,<\/i>\u00a0her name is Judith.\u00a0 Such a blessing.<\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0Name some artists\/celebrities you have worked with over the years?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014This past week I had the privilege to interview Money Mayweather in addition to Sugar Ray Leonard, George Foreman, and Roberto Duran just to name a few boxers.\u00a0 I\u2019ve interviewed Snooki, Juanes, Carlos Vives,\u00a0 Alexis y Fido, J Alvarez, Farruko, Carlos Arroyo, Oscar de Leon, Redman, Johnny Marines, Sergio George just to name a few in the Latino industry.\u00a0 I\u2019ve had the honor to also work with Don Omar helping him launch his internet radio station.<\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0What are your business goals?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014My business goal is to keep growing in this industry and to one day become a CEO of my own multimedia company.\u00a0 A short term business goal would be having my own TV show.<\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0What are your personal goals in life?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014To be able to put food on the table for my family and people who have been around me since the beginning of my career and who truly genuinely support me.\u00a0 To get these nonprofit organizations going.\u201cFrom Intern to President\u201d<\/i>\u00a0is the motto.<\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0Tell us some of the things you are doing to improve the lives of the youth and young adults?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014I think in another life I was a counselor.\u00a0 Giving advice, keeping it real and motivating them to do more and think outside the box.\u00a0 There is more to life than what appears.\u00a0 I\u2019ve hosted a plethora of fundraisers, food and toy drives throughout the tri-state and in Las Vegas.\u00a0 I\u2019ve participated in Reading Across America and support many nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0Tell me about your involvement in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014What a blessing! \u00a0I will be one of the media correspondents for WSKQ MEGA 97.9 and SBS Radio and assisting WPAT 93.1 Amor Morning show with Bacan Bacan.\u00a0 We will be doing videos, taking pictures, interviews, etc.<\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0We will be at the World Cup working with UNAIDS, the Source Magazine, Metro PCS and a host of other socially responsible partners to educate young citizens about the dangers of\u00a0HIV, Gun & Gang Violence, Immigration Reform, and Substance Abuse,<\/i>\u00a0would you be willing to join us in our work to save some young lives?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014Where do I sign up?\u00a0 Of course!\u00a0 Together everyone achieves more.<\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0Any major events coming up the people need to know about?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014YES!!\u00a0 APRIL 9TH<\/sup>\u00a0SBS ENTERTAINMENT AND MEGA 97.9 PRESENT THE ALEX SENSATION MEGA MEZCLA BLOCK PARTY AT MSG.\u00a0 HISTORIC NIGHT WITH OVER 20+ ARTISTS ANYTHING ELSE FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM AJELKALLEJERO (LOL SHAMELESS PLUG).<\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0Can you offer some words of wisdom to those looking to secure a career in Music?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014Yes.\u00a0 Never give up, keep your eye on the prize.\u00a0 Never settle.\u00a0 Don\u2019t worry about what others are doing.\u00a0 Focus on you!\u00a0 Invest in yourself!\u00a0 Become a social media monster.\u00a0 Educate yourself.\u00a0 Go to school.\u00a0 Surround yourself around positive people and stay positive.\u00a0 Network!\u00a0 Pay your dues.<\/p>\n Q\u2013\u00a0How does someone get in touch with you if they want to know more about your many projects?<\/b><\/p>\n A\u2014You can reach my manager.\u00a0 That\u2019s me.\u00a0 Lol.\u00a0\u00a0AJELKALLEJERO@GMAIL.COM<\/a>.\u00a0 Thank you for the opportunity.<\/p>\n Interview courtesy of “The Source Magazine”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" AJ Ramos of La Mega Radio 97.9 Represents the Next Generation of Latin Power Executives Last week we caught up with Roberto Castillo, one of the quiet movers and shakers in the radio and entertainment industry.\u00a0 We were talking about the political and buying power of the Latin population because they are now the largest … Continue reading AJ “El Kallejero” Of La Mega Radio Is On His Way To The Top<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n