HHP224 DJ Papi Cruz [Latin / CHI]

Aug 2026

Up next, hailing from Chicago and making his second appearance on the podcast, HeavyHits proudly welcomes back one of the family’s most valuable players: DJ PAPI CRUZ.

A full-time resident DJ at Chicago’s legendary House of Blues and other popular nightclubs in the Chicago area. Cruz has shared the stage with hip-hop icons including DMX and Eric B. & Rakim, while earning a reputation as one of HeavyHits’ premier editors. His chart-topping productions have become go-to tools for DJs worldwide, cementing his place as one of the platform’s standout contributors.

With more than a decade behind the decks, DJ PAPI CRUZ knows exactly how to move a crowd. For this mix, he showcases his versatility with a slapping collection of Dembow bangers, packed with essential cuts from Jey One, Yaisel LM, El Alfa, Arlene MC, and more.

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