From Hip-Hop to Heaven: DJ Roger Sanchez Shares His Life in Songs

DJ and producer Roger Sanchez has a complicated relationship with the song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams. He calls it "exceedingly annoying." Yet, he admits, "I love it." In a candid interview, the artist behind the hit "Another Chance" reveals the music that shaped his life. He grew up in New York City as hip-hop emerged. The first song he loved was "Rapper’s Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang. It started his musical journey. His first purchase was a 12-inch vinyl single. He bought "Let No Man Put Asunder" by First Choice. He used money saved from a grocery store job. The purchase was from the famous Rock and Soul store in New York. For fun, Sanchez performs Journey songs at karaoke. He uses Daft Punk tracks to start a party. He also named the Stevie Wonder song he would want played at his funeral.