Born & Raised In Harlem, NY and with early influences of DJ S&S, DJ Clue, & Funkmaster Flex, J1began DJing when he was 13 years old. Upon graduating at Morehouse College with a degree in Marketing, he began DJing part time.
Determined to be one of the hottest young DJs in Atlanta, it was often difficult as he was known more for promoting parties and events. J1 took that to his advantage and began co-promoting all events he was hired for.
He soon began spinning for some of the top promoters and venues in the city. In The Spring of 2007 he appeared as a guest DJ on BET’s Rap City. During the summer of that same year J1 made his radio debut mixing on the Hot 107.9 Mega Mix. He then became an intern for the Assistant Program Director Bill Black, and was later promoted to an air mixer.
J1 is currently the mix show coordinator as well as a programming assistant. Your can catch him on the air Tuesday & Thursday at 5pm for the 5 o’clock traffic jam as well as Monday 2am – 6am. He is also the DJ/Host at all Hot 107.9 live broadcast from Opera, Cream Ultra Lounge, Mansion Elan & The Velvet Room.
