TESTIMONIALS

"Hello, this is Louie Vega, I'm very sorry I'm not in town for the event, if I was, I'd be here with all my brother djs for Dj Camacho. I would like to send out my condolences to the Camacho Family. I'd like to say that I'm deeply saddened by the passing of Dave Camacho, he was a great dj who had knowledge on music that not very many could touch. When he dj'd back at the Underground Network parties at Sound Factory Bar, I'd go to the Funk Hut to hear a few jams that he played before I started djing upstairs (we played in the same club) and he would always play tracks I'd never heard before or rare classics I'd learn of from him, and I was heavily influenced to play them because of Camacho. He will always be remembered as a great dj who always had the jams, played them well and most of all a very kind and friendly person with a great sense of humor. I know he will be djing in heaven for all our house & classic heads there. Rest in peace Camacho, we will miss you."

Louie Vega (Masters At Work)

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When I first came to New Jersey, I had heard about Camacho for a pretty long time before we actually met. I learned he was an icon, and had a lot a power to acquire unreleased cuts, more than anybody else. I also heard that he had a strong following who loved his classics. After meeting Camacho and some of his family, I realized how cool they really were and that they were always respectful to me. During the latter days, it seemed like whenever or wherever I played in New York or New Jersey he was always there. Anytime I'd see him, it was a reminder to stay soulful and funky. He also had some serious releases on his label. All in all, a great talent, with a famous name, and he will be missed.

Tony Humphries


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I first met David Camacho when Nelson (Butchie) Nieves and I started DJing at Branch Brook Roller Skating Rink. We became friends from the moment we met. He was always in a good mood and a happy person – I remember his smile.

Butchie and I started up a Friday night party at a youth facility called " La Casa De Don Pedro " which happen to be right around the corner from where Camacho lived at the time. By then Camacho and I had become very good friends. He would come to each of our parties to support the event. In 1976 Butchie decided we needed to open our own club and Docks was born. While at Docks, Camacho admitted one day he loved DJing. So, I encouraged him to pursue his passion. Butchie and I spoke and we decided to give Camacho the opportunity to play at the club. Camacho was a natural from the start! Camacho went on to become one of the first traveling DJ's from Newark and was among the top DJ's at his time. Camacho was also quite good at spotting talent early on and generous to a fault with his knowledge and generosity.

Later in his life I began to see Camacho at his home setting and saw him beam whenever you inquired about his pride and joy, his daughters. He was always sharing their achievements - you could tell how proud he was of his kids. Cookie, his wife, was the backbone to the family and with her support Camacho was able truly enjoy doing what he loved, his music and Djing.

I will forever remember Camacho as the young man with a smile for everyone and the talent of an artist.


Love You My Brother R.I.P, Hippie Torrales


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FIRST I WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE MY LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. AS MUCH AS WE MISS THE LEGENDARY DJ/PRODUCER/BROTHER/FRIEND...I WILL NOT QUESTION GOD AND HIS DECISION TO REMOVE CAMACHO FROM A WORLD THAT CAN BE SO CRUEL AND SELFISH TO A PLACE WHERE THERE IS AN OPEN GUEST LIST VIP MANSIONS AND THEY ARE REJOICING ON STREETS PAVED IN GOLD. HE PRODUCED A SONG ON ME CALLED WHERE WILL U BE?
HAVE NO DOUBT IN MY MIND WHERE U ARE MY BROTHER. I HAVE LOVED AND BEEN APART OF YOUR FAMILY BEFORE I EVER RECORDED A SONG...I WAS 15 1ND 16 YEARS OLD SNEAKING INTO CLUBS,,,AND I REMEMBER U USE TO LAUGH AT ME AND YOU WOOD SAY GO HEAD IN I WON'T TELL NOBODY....YOU FAMILY... WELL I MISS YOU BUT I AM EXCITED FOR YOU BECUZ ARE WALKING AGAIN FREE FROM ALL PAIN AND LIVING ETERNALLY. WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE, GOD BLESS YOUR KIDS AND FAMILY.... I'M IN CALIFORNIA BUT MY HEART IS WITH YOU ALL....GOD BLESS RIP CAMACHO WE WILL MISS YOU BUT YOU AINT MISSIN NOTHING!!!!!!


LOVE EDDIE STOCKLEY