Antonio Fresco facts for kids
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Miguel Antonio Matos
September 1, 1983 Silver Spring, Maryland, US
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Antonio Fresco, born Miguel Antonio Matos on September 1, 1983, is an American DJ, music producer, and radio host. He is an Afro-Latino, meaning he has roots from both the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
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Antonio Fresco's Music Career
Early Radio Days in Dallas
Antonio Fresco used to be a radio host and DJ for a popular music station called 97.9 The Beat in Dallas, Texas. While working there, he interviewed many famous artists like rappers Nelly and B.o.B.. During his time in Dallas, he was known on air as M-Squared.
In November 2011, Fresco created and hosted a special rap session called M-Squared Presents The Understanding – DFW Cypher. This event featured himself and six other musicians from the Dallas Fort Worth area. The music video for this cypher was even shown in a Dallas magazine called D Magazine. In April 2014, he was voted Best DJ by the Dallas Weekly newspaper.
Making Music: Collaborations and Releases
Antonio Fresco teamed up with singer Jonn Hart and producer Clayton William to release a song called Blow It. This song was later re-released under the group name Hella Louud, which included Hart and William, with Antonio Fresco featured.
In 2016, Fresco released his own song called Light It Up. This song was in a style called Melbourne bounce, which is a type of Electro house music. Later that year, in August 2016, Fresco made his own version of Calvin Harris's and Rihanna's song This Is What You Came For.
In June 2017, Fresco worked with singer Kennis Clark on a song called Bout Time. The music video for this song was made with the New York Film Academy. Later that year, he released After Party, followed by Lose Myself, which mixes dance pop and dancehall music styles.
Return to Radio in Miami
In September 2020, Antonio Fresco announced on his social media that he had returned to radio. He joined HITS 97.3 in Miami, Florida, as a DJ and on-air talent.
Antonio Fresco's Early Life
Miguel Antonio Matos was born on September 1, 1983, in Silver Spring, Maryland. He grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. His mother, who is from New York, has Puerto Rican heritage.
Antonio Fresco's Music Releases
Singles
- 2015 "Blow it" with Jonn Hart & Clayton William
- 2016 "Light It Up"
- 2017 "Bout Time" with Kennis Clark
- 2017 "Lose Myself" featuring Wes Joseph
- 2019 "Rattlesnake" with Patricia Possollo featuring Lorena J'zel
- 2020 "Make Ya Move"
- 2020 "Leading Me On"
Remixes
- 2020 Halsey – Graveyard (Antonio Fresco Remix)
- 2020 Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey – Don't Call Me Angel (Antonio Fresco Remix)
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Fresco para niños
