Born Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, he was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. His parents moved from Puerto Rico to the United States in search of a better way of life. In Paterson, Ruiz received his primary and secondary education. As a child he enjoyed singing to the tunes of salsa and as a young man joined a local band called The Charlie Lopez Orchestra. With this band he recorded his first song Salsa Buena. In 1976, Ruiz moved to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico with his mother after his parents divorced.
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In Puerto Rico, Ruiz became a fan of a salsa band called La Solucion, directed by Roberto Rivera and learned all of their songs. He attended every concert and show. On one occasion, Ruiz's mother asked Rivera to give her son an opportunity to sing in the band, but to no avail. However, as fate would have it, in 1977, Ruiz was present at one of their shows where the lead singer did not show up. Rivera felt that he had no other choice but to give Ruiz a try. He was a success and was hired by Rivera. With La Solucion, Ruiz re-recorded a new version of Salsa Buena. He performed with the band for three years and recorded his first hit single La Rueda.
In 1980, Ruiz joined Tommy Olivencia and his Primerisima Orchestra. His youth and style known as Sensual Salsa helped to bring in a new generation of salsa followers. His first major hit was with the band Lo Dudo which was previously covered by José José. In 1983, Ruiz decided to go solo and had hits with Puerto Rico, Tú Con El, Mirandote, Desnudate Mujer, Deseandote, La Cura, Bailando, Mi Libertad and many more. He traveled extensively throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States performing and always used the phrases "Vaya, Mi China" (Go, My Baby) and "¿Que que?" (What, What?) as his trademarks. He was then called "El Papa de la Salsa" (The Father of Salsa).

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Nacido en Caracas, el productor musical, DJ y promotor Dwight “Chocolate” Escobar es una figura icónica de la vida nocturna de Australia. 

A Chocolate Escobar se le atribuye el establecimiento de una vibrante escena latina en Sydney y ha dedicado una década a fomentar una mejor comprensión y disfrute de los ritmos latinos y urbanos en Australia. Presentó al público australiano todo lo latino como DJ, locutor, productor musical y empresario, trayendo algunas de las mejores bandas de salsa del mundo a Australia, incluidos Oscar D León de Venezuela, Porfi y sus Adolescentes, Bailatino, La 33 de Colombia, Wilson Saoko. , Maelo Ruiz, Gran Combo de Puerto Rico y Los Van Van de Cuba. Su programa de radio Salsismo Sterero en 2SER Radio se volvió legendario. 
Ha actuado en importantes centros artísticos, incluidos el Queensland Performing Arts Center y la Ópera de Sydney, y en lugares musicales emblemáticos como The Basement y los SOB de Nueva York, así como en festivales como Bacardí Music Festival, Splender in the Grass, Pura Vida y muchos otros. 

Su residencia semanal en el Cruise Bar de Sydney, con vista a la Ópera, se ha convertido en una de las atracciones turísticas más buscadas del país, cuando convierte el espacio en un increíble espectáculo latino. Dwight presenta Full Reggaeton, la noche de música urbana más importante de Australia. Este talentoso conocedor de la música es uno de los mejores del mundo. / Inglish versión   
   
Caracas-born, music producer, DJ, and promoter Dwight “Chocolate” Escobar is an iconic figure of Australia’s nightlife. Credited with the establishment of a vibrant Latin scene in Sydney, Chocolate Escobar has dedicated a decade to nourishing a better understanding and enjoyment of Latin and Urban rhythms in Australia. He introduced Australian audiences to all things Latin as a DJ, broadcaster, music producer, and impresario, bringing some of the best Salsa bands in the world to Australia including Venezuela’s Oscar D Leon, Porfi y sus Adolescentes, Bailatino, Colombia’s La 33, Wilson Saoko, , Maelo Ruiz, Puerto Rico’s Gran Combo and Cuba’s Los Van Van. His radio show Salsismo Stereo on 2SER Radio became legendary. 

He has performed at major arts centers including the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Sydney Opera House and iconic music venues like The Basement and New York’s SOBs as well as festivals including Bacardi Music Festival, Splender in the Grass, Pura Vida, and many others. His weekly residence at Sydney’s Cruise Bar, overlooking the Opera House has become one of the most sought-after tourist attractions in the country when he turns the space into an unbelievable Latin extravaganza. 

Dwight hosts Full Reggaeton, the biggest urban music night in Australia. This talented music connoisseur is one of the World’s best.

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DJ Chocolate Escobar has participated in Australian Major Latin  Festivals and  such as :
Fiesta Festival , The Olympic Arts, Splendour with Kanie West, The Sydney Darling Harbor Latino, The Sydney Bacardi, Brisbane at The QPAC, The Bondi Latin American, among others.
In the international scene, he has been part of Festival Caliente and Cubanito in Zurich, New Zealand Salsa Congress, Fiesta Geneva Switzerland, Mojito Bar Spain and Salsa.
Dj Chocolate Escobar participate in the sound track Movie ” Lantana”
Also play a role in the movie Matrix Reloaded

Dj Chocolate has share stage with

Oscar D’ Leon Sydney Concert
Alfredo D’ La Fe Festival Chat’ D Swizerland
Caliente Festival Carlos manuel Y Su Clan / Juancito Martines & Mercado Negro
Sonora La Calle (Cuba)
Omar Sosa (Cuba)
Ricardo Lembo Y Su maquina Loca
Edwin Bonilla
Wayne Gorbea Y Su Salsa Picante
Los Van Van
Jhonny Vasquez  The prince of Salsa
Tres de La Habana
Afro Cuban All Starts
Bailatino
Habana D’ Primera
Omar Sosa
Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
Dj Bosco el Sonero Mayor
Dj Henry Knowles

DJ Chocolate Escobar has introduce the Afro Cuban Sound to Australia and  produce the most elite Latin  Partys , Concerts and Festival  such as :

Los Van Van de Cuba “Grammy Winners” 2010 QPAC
Wilson Saoko Manyoma  “The Colombian Leyend ” From Cali 2010
El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico “Multiple Grammy winners”
La 33    ” Most funky Salsa band from Bogota Colombia” 2012
Bondi Latin American Festival 2012
Habana D’ Primera  ” Cuban best Export Band” 2013
El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico “Multiple Grammy winners” 2014
Peru Casino Congress “Lima March 2015″

He has also played alongside/share stage with international artists such as Oscar D’Leon,Grupo Niche, Grammy winner Omar Sosa and Anga Diaz, Afro Cuban All Starts, Los Tres de la Habana, Los Amigos Invisibles, Jose Alberto El Canario, Makina Loca, Orlando Poleo, Wayne Gorbea y su Salsa Picante, among others. Futhermore, DJ Chocolate Escobar was also the man behind the salsa rhythms of award winning film Lantana as well as the producer of the unforgettable Salsa Session Series at the Sydney Opera House.

Chocolate is currently hosting his own Radio Show “Sabor De barrio ” Every friday night from 7pm-8pm on 87.8 fm.

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Dj Chocolate Escobar,is Australia most infuencial Latin Dj .
This Session was recorded in Singapour and is a Session for you to lisent and dance ,Salsa Contenporari now days. Enjoy El Cabiar de Chocolate Singapour sessions.

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Dj Chocolate Escobar,is Australia most infuencial Latin Dj .
This Session was recorded in Singapour and is a Session for you to lisent and dance ,Salsa Contenporari now days. Enjoy El Cabiar de Chocolate Singapour sessions

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Enormously popular at music festivals and DJ round ups around the world Dj Dwight "chocolate" Escobar is our own connoisseur of afro Cuban and latin rythms, mixing Cuban Timba, Latin Rap Hispanic, Hip-Hop and the most exquisite Salsa. Dwight has played to large crowds at major latin events all over Australia and the world was a pioneer in the introduction of the Cuban sound to Sydney.

Recently DJ Dwight "chocolate Escobar has launched nights of Afro Cuban sessions at the Basement, bringing big international artists from New York, Havana and Venezuela to our Australian latin music scene. This popular new night is backing up DJ Dwight "Chocolate" Escobar's already successful  Thursday and Saturday nights at La City and Margaritaville. Friday night DJ Dwight Chocolate Escobar reigns supreme. His electric mix of salsa beats heat up both the dance-floor and the crowd .

Thursday nights Dwight uses his charismatic and suave style to turn what would normally be a cold winter night into an exuberant summer experience playing his electric combination of the very best of Salsa coming out of New York, LA and Havana in a place beautifully located and packed with some of the best Sydney salsa dancers mingling with celebrities, members of Sydney's night scene and tourists responding to the buzz that has been created around Chocolate's night.

 DJ Dwight "Chocolate" Escobar is making his mark and with his natural charisma and the grace of God making him not only one of Australia's but one of the world's best. 

From 2010 till now Dwight has been collaborating and has also been responsible for bringing Los Van Van & El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Wilson Saoco "The Legend of Colombia", Miguel Enriquez from CUBA and Many others. 

He has had the pleasure of sharing the stage as a DJ with many international artsists including Oscar De Leon, Edwin Bonilla, Jose Alberto "El Canario", Alfredo de la Fe, Pedrito Martinez, Bailatino and many many others.
In 2013, DCE Entertainment (Dwight Chocolate Escobar)  have taken over the reigns of the most important Latin Festival in Australia, The Bondi Latinamerican Festival, in it's 34th year running, introducing for the first time a major international act, taking the event to new heights.

Also scheduled for early 2013, production of the tour of world famous Colombian Salsa band 'La 33', a very popular group with dance fans from all over the globe. This 2014 we are producing again The multiple Grammy winner El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico.

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