We received a phone call this morning from well-known Christian hip hop artist, Propaganda, that his long-time DJ and friend passed away this morning while traveling in Spain. Ron Sararana, better known as DJ Efechto was a huge part of Propaganda’s sound, the Humble Beast label, and well-respected across the Christian hip hop community.
DJ Efechto was a very close friend of all of us here at Jam the Hype and the Urban Youth Workers Institute community where he DJ’d at many of our events. Here was his latest performance at the Jam the Hype Festival in 2018…
And again in 2017…
Many artists have paid tribute to him on social media.
The last 8 years of my life, I’ve traveled the world doing music. And who was next to me what my dear Kuya @djefechto
We’ve shared hopes, dreams, tears, meals and hotel beds.
He was pursuing he’s dreams as a master chef ( @humblebeastro ) when he breathed his last breath. pic.twitter.com/WvQ2b0tomK— Prop (@prophiphop) November 21, 2018
@djefechto had a huge impact on me.
He was one of the first people I ever met in the industry.
He was doing a show with @prophiphop years ago..
This was before I ever produced.
Dude gave me so many tips and inspiration I still use today.
Bless you.
Rip man..— PoetiCS (@prodbypoetics) November 21, 2018
I wasn’t ready. Didn’t believe the news. I just saw @djefechto not too long ago. He was excited about focusing on his future as a chef. I’m glad we got to build, but this was too soon for me. #dontforgetaboutthedj
— Darrell | Stephen the Levite (@dawhiSTLeblower) November 21, 2018
Rest in Him brother @djefechto. Grace and peace to my @humblebeast family. What devastating news…
— KB (@KB_HGA) November 21, 2018
R.I.P @djefechto we were just eating together last week getting some pho for lunch before the show in LA. I’m sorry we didn’t have more time to kick it but when we did it was always a blessing. Love you brother.
— CANON (@getthecanon) November 21, 2018
Rest In Paradise @djefechto pic.twitter.com/SuRS7wWmjh
— Lecrae (@lecrae) November 21, 2018
J snapped this pic on the way back from the restroom if I’m not trippin’. I was trying not to pose, but hold still enough to not warp the photo…clearly @djefechto was in full legendary photo mode🤣👌🏾💯For those who aren’t familiar with the sound of h… https://t.co/K3Rji0SuH5 pic.twitter.com/fZm7n8Cyn9
— ESHON BURGUNDY (@eshonburgundy) November 21, 2018
I knew of @djefechto long before I had the opportunity to meet him. 1st and only time was on mission w/ him and Prop. The love for his craft, the kids and culinary arts were evident. Amazing heart. Praying for your family’s strength king. Love and Blessings 🕊 pic.twitter.com/tyXyzpafck
— Corey Paul (@CoreyPaulMusic) November 21, 2018
Our friends At @Spotify allowed me to curate a tribute playlist to My Kuya @djefechto songs he loved, produced and scratched on. Turn your system to the Red! https://t.co/70it0KPIFJ pic.twitter.com/vaLkZ16Pnn
— Prop (@prophiphop) November 21, 2018
Still in disbelief. You really were one of the good guys, Ron. Rest well, @djefechto.
— Wes Pendleton (@Wes_Pendleton) November 21, 2018
Propaganda was the first to announce DJ Efechto’s passing and worked with Spotify to curate a playlist in his honor.
