Hey there,
How cool you shared your story through this video. So, started with cassettes? Those were the times. My times too :) Although I used to record myself while playing another kind of music, classical, so was playing with this, hahha, not like a DJ, mostly served in my learning path to hear myself and give objective feedback how I did. Well, I was never satisfied π
Super you met the uncle of your friend, a treasure of CDs you got.
You did a great way to learn, a bit risky while going to that neighbourhood, but it was worth it!! Cool π