Carlos Mendes, also known as DJ Charlie Chase, is a Puerto Rican DJ. He helped establish the Latino community as a contributing force in the Bronx's early hip-hop culture. DJ Charlie Chase is recognized for his contributions to the early development of hip-hop music and culture. Chase joined the hip-hop scene in 1975 as a founding member of The Cold Crush Brothers, along with DJ Tony Tone and members Grandmaster Caz, Jerry Dee Lewis, Almighty KG, and EZ A.D. In 1980, Chase and DJ Tony Tone were responsible for organizing the first MC convention in hip-hop history.