By Jason Gonzales

Staff Writer

Being the Red Bull Thre3style Champion is considered to be a top honor amongst aspiring DJs across the world, but Red Bull Thre3style U gives student DJs the same opportunity to showcase their skills at a professional level.

On Feb. 28, San Diego will host its very own Red Bull Thre3style U event at Typhoon Saloon in the heart of downtown Pacific Beach. There will be five students representing the four major universities in San Diego County. Students from CSUSM, UCSD, USD and SDSU will compete to win a $1,000 cash prize and bragging rights.

At this time, CSUSM is still attempting to select a representative but one contender views Red Bull Thre3style U as an opportunity.

“After feeling how much love and support the CSUSM community has given me these last few months, I would be honored to represent us at the upcoming Redbull Thre3style Competition in [Pacific Beach,]” hopeful Edric Quintong said.

Unlike other DJ battles that are based solely on technical aspects, Red Bull Thre3style U focuses on creativity and originality that seeks to find the DJ that has best perfected the true art of “rockin’ the party.”  Competing DJs are given 15 minutes and the challenge to play three different genres of music while keeping the crowd moving. . The winner is chosen based on track selection, creativity, mixing skills, stage presence and crowd reaction.

“This competition is more than just your ordinary DJ set downtown. It involves skill, creativity, and ultimately crowd response,” Quintong said.

A panel of high-profile individuals, including the winner of the Jan. 17 Red Bull Thre3style San Diego Sub Qualifier, will judge the event.

Follow @RedBullSD or on Instagram to hear who has been chosen to represent CSUSM and for more information on this event.