Ross One was a local favorite, djing not just hip hop but also the old school music favored by local break-dancers. Ross was inspired by the flawless blending of all different types of music he heard out at clubs. Unbeknownst to him he was an early witness to the birth of what is now known as open format djing. As Ross finished grad school he began to make a name for himself as a funk and soul dj. He began traveling, playing the funk music he loved, and could often be found escaping the harsh New York winter to DJ in Brazil. At the same time Ross began working in the cutthroat club scene in Manhattan, where he began to hone his skills as a party dj. Ross did not go unnoticed on the New York scene and soon an offer came his way to play in Miami. Soon Ross found himself in high demand on South Beach. Reluctantly he left New York and set up shop in Miami. Ross’s quick take over of Miami nightlife brought a lot of attention his way, and he soon joined forces with the DJ management power house SKAM Artist Inc.