BEST GUIDE TO HIP HOP EVENTS, SHOWS & CONCERTS x SOCIAL NETWORK
-
Masta Hanksta
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Wall Posts
- Discussions
- Events
- Photos
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Gifts Received
Masta Hanksta has not received any gifts yet
Masta Hanksta's Page
Profile Information
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- Bio:
- Masta Hanksta (born 3 March 1969) is the performing name of Henry Rivas a Mexican-American DJ, Composer and Artist of many mediums.
Henry AKA Masta Hanksta was born and raised in Northern California and is one of the most influential DJ’s of his time. A true pioneer in the Dj game with over 27 years of music experience. Hanksta was one of the youngest DJ’s to hit the streets in 1982.
Growing up poor in San Francisco’s Mission district in Early 70’s Hanksta Parents his six brothers and two sisters struggled in in a two bedroom apartment. until his Father Julian Rivas a migrant farm worker saved up enough money to buy a house in Daly City Where Hanksta would spend most of his childhood.
He began his record collection in 1977 when he was just 8 years old. Hanksta would walk to a near by Record Factory outlet with his older brothers and spend his weekly allowances on a 45” records.
In 1982 He heard a Disc Jockey on the radio by the name of Cameron Paul from a local station called KSOL. That is when Hanksta first realized he wanted to be a DJ. He began to experiment with his record collection using his mothers old turntable which was built into the cabinet.
His first gigs where garage parties for a local gangs in his neiborhood. He would use a wooden Sanyo turntable and a dual cassettes deck player attached to a radio shack mixer.
Hanksta and one of his brothers began charging 50.00 a gig they soon saved up for better equipment and in 1985 they purchased there first pair of Technics SL-1200 turntables along with a Numark Mixer which he still uses to this day.
Working under the name MOB productions (Masters of Beats) Such famous DJ names like Dj Qbert and Mix Master Mike DJ Chuey Gomez AKA ChuDog from the California music channel have attended some of Hankstas gigs and have played at some of His wild and outrages house parties.
At the age of 15 Hanksta would become one of the youngest DJ's in Northern California to perform in some of San Francisco’s premiere bars and nightclubs. Hanksta once dominated the DJ Scene in Northern California with as much as three bookings per day. He refused to join the battle scene but remained on top for most of his career. Hanksta fell a victim to drugs and alcohol and was forced to step away from the Club scene.
Hanksta graduated from Jefferson High and in 1987 and obtained his bachelor degree in Computer graphics in 2002 from the Academy of Art in San Francisco.
After taking a 15-year break from DJing to find himself he now lives in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife and four children. He is totally rehabilitated and ready to take on the world.
Masta Hanksta has only been back on the scene for several months and has already received offers from some of Los Angeles top promoters to DJ at some of LA's top nightclubs. Besides being a DJ Masta Hanksta is also a computer artist, Turntablist,percussionist,pianist and a prodigy of this day and age.
Be on the look out for Hankstas new book The Adventures of DJ Scratchdog© and Mix Master Meow©
- Website:
- http://www.mastahanksta.com
- Social Media (FB, IG, Twitter)
- http://www.myspace.com/thehankstamusic
- Profession:
- Music Lover, DJ, Artist Mgt., Record Label, Artist
- Location (City, State):
- Los Angeles California
Best guide to hip hop, soul, reggae concerts & events in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles & New York City + music, videos, radio and more
Subscribe to E-Blast
WIN TICKETS
J Boog
Tuesday, June 16 @ UC Theater, Berkeley
DaBoyDame w/ Keyshia Cole, Plies +more
Friday, June 19 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Buju Banton & Stephen Marley
Saturday, June 20 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Kev Choice Ensemble
Friday, June 26 @ Yoshi's, Oakland
Khalid
Friday, June 26 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Thee Sacred Souls
Saturday, Aug 15 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Jungle
Wednesday, Oct 7 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Connect
Featured Content
Featured Videos
Photos
Latest Activity
Sparoh’s “Panama” Delivers a Powerful Message of Confidence and Creative Freedom
Sparoh is an Atlanta-based artist creating music at the crossroads of melodic trap, alternative pop, and punk-fueled rebellion. Equal parts vulnerable and unapologetic, her work explores identity, liberation, and the complexities of Black womanhood.Raised in the DMV on a foundation of jazz, funk, and blues, Sparoh was drawn early to artists who challenged convention and redefined what was possible. Influenced by trailblazers like Joyce Kennedy,…See More
Gus Drops Highly Anticipated Single "Growing Stronger (10 - Year Anniversary Version)"
Gus is making a comeback. He's growing stronger and the world is starting to take notice. He's been recording and doing music for over a decade. He's caught some fire but he's kept going and is making an impact that lasts on the ears and hearts of his listeners. He's reaching for his goal this time around and he aims break the wind and give you music that touches the…See More
KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE (WIN TICKETS) at Yoshi's, Oakland
June 26, 2026 from 7pm to 11pm
ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS. WINNER WILL BE DRAWN RANDOMLY AND ANNOUNCED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO EVENT. June 26, 2026 Genre-blending pianist/MC/composer celebrates Black Music Month KEV CHOICE ENSEMBLE@ Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero, Oakland Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 7:30 PM Doors: 9:15 PM / Show: 9:30 PM…See More
© 2026 Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist.
Powered by
Comment Wall (1 comment)
You need to be a member of True Skool Network to add comments!
Join True Skool Network