ABOUT JUAN PEREZ [ Juan Perez, Owner ]

As an owner of his own studio at age 35, Perez is the
prime example of this millennium's entrepreneur. A former
Class A minor League baseball champion and a 10-year
Rucker League basketball coach, Perez eventually traded
in his athletic equipment to pursue a career in the music
industry and thus formed Baseline Studios for his close
friend Jay-Z and his record conglomerate,
Roc-A-Fella Records.

Formed in 2000, Baseline Studios helped Perez embark
on a career that would lead to many industry contacts,
friendships and successes. Baseline Studios has been
host to several microphone gurus and Roc-A-Fella artists
such as Missy Elliot, Memphis Bleek and Juan Perez's
business collaborator, Jay-Z.

In his latest endeavor, The 40/40 Club, Perez's
connections in the music and sports worlds make him
the perfect addition to the already established team of
proprietors. Juan Perez hails from Harlem and it was
his longtime friendship with partner Jay-Z which has led to the addition of nightclub
owner to his already extensive resume.

Recently, Juan, and Jay-Z expanded The 40/40 Club to include a location in Atlantic
City. The October 25, 2005, red-carpet opening of The
40/40 Club was attended by celebrities and elite athletes
such as 40/40 member Barry Bonds and his wife Elizabeth.
Perez and partners have plans for 40/40 Club openings internationally.