By Tammy Reese Dren Starr’s name has echoed through New York’s hip-hop corridors for years, and not by accident. Born and raised in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, this Puerto Rican DJ, branding expert, and entrepreneur didn’t just grow up alongside hip-hop; he helped shape its evolution from street corners to corporate boardrooms. Raised in the LaGuardia housing projects, Starr discovered his bond with music early, especially after losing his father, a turning point that deepen
