Meet DJ Aspen

The Sound Behind the Energy

AYE YOOOOO — what’s good? It’s ya girl DJ Aspen, Coming from Atlanta, now holdin’ it down in Portland, Oregon with high-energy sets like no other. I’m a Black Queer DJ, producer, and on-air personality who's become the pulse behind the city’s biggest stages and vibrant nightlife vibes.

Making major moves around the city catching the attention of local media outlets like: KPTV | KGW | KOIN | KATU Portland Business Journal | The Oregonian | Here is Oregon | KBND Sports and more!

A few recent accomplishments include:

  • Being a Grammy U Mentee/Ambassador

  • Winning an In Good Hands award at the STAR AWARDS during PDX Hip Hop Week within my first year in Portland

  • Soundtracked major events, including the groundbreaking ceremony for the Thorns’ & future WNBA team’s newest Women’s Sports Performance Center in Beaverton, Oregon.

I’ve been blessed enough to rock incredible gigs with notable artists like Soulja Boy, Afroman, KottonMouth Kings, Kodak Black, Lil Wayne, and Trippie Redd. DJ for packed venues with over 20,000 people in attendance like the Portland Timbers/Thorns games, the grand opening of a new @nike store, holiday parties for @laikastudios and even became one of the official @trailblazers concourse DJs, From weddings to Bat Mitzvahs, to completing my first year residency @docmaries , to TV/news appearances to the OSU Beaver Bash, art museums to Pride block parties, even started teaching DJ classes to middle schoolers, and everything in between. Or your tuning in on my Youtube channel A Spend That Back and my exclusive on air iHeartRadio mix for Jam’n 107.5 that drops every Friday at 8PM and Saturday at 11PM. Every single event has been a stepping stone that’s brought me closer to where I am today.

Tap in with the rest of my journey on my socials and check out my YouTube channel for live sets, exclusive mixes, radio episodes, and behind-the-scenes content.

Rep DJ Aspen around the city with my exclusive merch, everything from shirts, hats, accessories and more in my Store.

#aspendabeat #spendabeat

DJ performing at a nighttime outdoor event with a large crowd, colorful lights, and a laptop at the DJ booth.
A smiling woman wearing a red and black patterned jacket, a matching bucket hat, round pink sunglasses, and multiple necklaces. She is holding a framed award and flexing her right arm in a celebratory pose during Hip Hop Week at Port Land. There is an exit sign visible in the background.
Person wearing sunglasses and a sun hat, smiling with arms crossed, standing behind a DJ turntable in a colorful room.
Three women standing indoors, smiling for the photo. The woman in the middle is holding a red box of spices, and all are casually dressed with colorful patterns. Behind them are large windows, a neon sign, and decorated shelves with flowers and artwork.
Smiling woman with dreadlocks wearing sunglasses, a white shirt, and a red vest, sitting at a table with a neon sign behind her that says 'The world is yours' in cursive red neon lights.
Person with dreadlocks wearing a red and black hat, red sunglasses, and a colorful striped shirt, standing behind DJ equipment at a party with others dancing in a dimly lit room.
Two people DJing in a dimly lit room with colorful lights and sound equipment.
Person wearing sunglasses, a red and brown baseball cap with the word 'Chulorado,' and a big smile showing braces.
A group of six diverse young girls smiling and posing with a woman wearing a large hat, red velvet jacket, and sunglasses inside a modern building with large windows.
A smiling person with dreadlocks, wearing sunglasses, a camouflage bucket hat, and colorful overalls, pointing to their teeth. There is a red neon sign that says "Going Down?" in the background with a crowd of people at a party or nightclub.
A lively concert scene with a crowd of people raising their hands and dancing, performers on stage, and a large screen in the background displaying the logo 'DRAG'.
A person wearing a beige fuzzy hat and headphones, DJing behind a laptop with a neon-lit lighting environment.
A woman with glasses, headphones, and a red hat is smiling with her arms outstretched while DJing with a turntable and laptop in front of her.
A smiling performer with dreadlocks, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, holding a microphone in a vibrant, colorful setting with purple and pink lighting.
Person wearing pink headphones and sunglasses working on DJ equipment at a cafe with modern decor and large windows.
A young man with dreadlocks wearing glasses, a camouflage cap, a beige tactical vest, an orange tie-dye shirt, and ripped shorts is sitting in a vehicle with a big smile, raising his right arm and touching his cap.
A woman with dreadlocks, wearing a pink hat and sunglasses, smiling and adjusting her hat, standing behind a DJ booth outdoors with green shrubbery in the background.
A young person standing in a dimly lit room with black curtains on both sides, illuminated by red and purple lights. They are wearing a sports jersey, shorts, and a hat, and are posing with arms outstretched. Behind them, a neon sign on the wall reads 'IT AIN'T MATHEMATICS It's jazz.'
A smiling woman DJ wearing rainbow-colored rainbow-patterned clothing, a bucket hat, round sunglasses, and dreadlocks, raising one hand in the air while behind a DJ booth with colorful lights.

Current Events

Instagram

From the A to the PDX — This How I Do It

Aye yooo!! Catch me on my Youtube channel where you can find exclusive content from iHeart Radio Mix’s, my behind-the-scenes hustle, my self-made radio show A Spen That Back, or me out in the community creating connection through music.

This the sound of a Southern-bred creative from the ATL holdin’ it down in the Rose City.

Watch a few clips below and subscribe to my YouTube channel to follow more of my journey!

DJ Services

  • A woman is smiling, wearing orange-tinted sunglasses, a red camouflage bucket hat, a black graphic t-shirt, and gold necklaces, while engaging in a conversation in an indoor setting.

    Consultation for Booking

  • A woman with short black hair, tattoos, and wearing a sleeveless top is dancing at a party, holding a drink, with a DJ in the foreground and a crowd of people dancing in the background.

    Basic Service (Plug & Play)

  • A DJ wearing sunglasses and a cap, smiling while standing behind a DJ setup with colorful lighting.

    Intermediate Service (Full Sound Setup)

  • DJ performing at a concert with audience in the background, stage lighting in pink and purple hues.

    Advanced Service (Full Production Experience)

  • People dancing and enjoying a party at a nightclub with lighting effects, a DJ playing music, and a crowd of diverse individuals dancing and socializing.

    Karaoke Service (Sing Your Heart Out!)

Past Events

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