๐–‚๐–๐–” ๐–Ž๐–˜ ๐•ฎ๐–๐–—๐–Ž๐–˜๐–™๐–Ž๐–†๐–“ ๐•พ๐–™๐–†๐–“๐–‹๐–Ž๐–Š๐–‘๐–‰?

๐–‚๐–๐–” ๐–Ž๐–˜ ๐•ฎ๐–๐–—๐–Ž๐–˜๐–™๐–Ž๐–†๐–“ ๐•พ๐–™๐–†๐–“๐–‹๐–Ž๐–Š๐–‘๐–‰?
Christian attending the Forest Hills Drive 10 Year Anniversary Concert

An aspiring photographer, designer, curator, DJ, and creative director, born and raised in Queens, New York. From a young age, Iโ€™ve been passionate about capturing moments and preserving memoriesโ€”each one shaping the way I see the world. Whether flipping through family photo albums, watching old VHS tapes, or creating visuals through design, my life has always been at the core of my creativity.

Beyond photography, music plays a huge role in my life. From curating sounds to exploring DJing, I find inspiration in the rhythm and energy that music brings. Design, fashion, and visual art are also key outlets for me, allowing me to bring ideas to life in ways that feel authentic and meaningful. That love for creativity led me to create Recognize New York, Recognize Records, and Fujifilmaticโ€”a visual and audible journey through the eyes of just a kid from Queens.

Whether through the lens, music, or clothes my goal is to create, inspire, and share my vision with the world. I hope you enjoy seeing life through my lens and hearing it through my sound.

๐–‚๐–๐–†๐–™ ๐–Ž๐–˜ ๐•ฝ๐–Š๐–ˆ๐–”๐–Œ๐–“๐–Ž๐–Ÿ๐–Š ๐•ฝ๐–Š๐–ˆ๐–”๐–—๐–‰๐–˜?

Recognizing Sound. Recognizing Culture. Recognizing Greatness.

Recognize Records is more than just a music blogโ€”itโ€™s a hub for all things hip-hop, culture, and creativity. Built for music lovers, this platform brings together curated mixes, in-depth music commentary, and DJ sets that highlight the past, present, and future of hip-hop, R&B, and beyond.

Rooted in authenticity and creative expression, we celebrate the sounds that inspire, the artists who innovate, and the stories that define a generation. Through exclusive blog features, music breakdowns, and original mixes, Recognize Records explores the deeper meaning behind the music we love. Whether itโ€™s through a DJ set, a written piece, or a carefully crafted playlist, every element of Recognize Records is about celebrating hip-hop and its impact on culture.

But Recognize Records is more than just musicโ€”itโ€™s about tapping into a higher frequency within ourselves. Music is energy, and through the sounds we listen to, the words we internalize, and the culture we engage with, we shape our mindset and well-being. Thatโ€™s why Recognize Records also explores mental health, self-awareness, and the deeper connections between music and personal growth.

This is more than a blogโ€”itโ€™s a space where music, culture, and self-discovery come together.

Join us as we bridge the past, present, and future of soundโ€”one record, one mix, and one story at a time.

- Christian