Looking at me, you wouldn't believe that I'm a 25-year vet as a DJ. Starting at the age of 5, my love of music began with a huge record collection that my father, an ex-drummer, started for me when I was only 2 years old. From Kindergarten to now, the love of music only grew bigger. As a teenager, I kept my passion for music by becoming a DJ for a rap group, and was often seen bangin on tables during lunchtime as my peers freestyled or battled in the lunchroom. I took those beat skills and learned how to use a drum machine to make my own tracks (just as dope as what I heard on the radio). My popularity began to spread among the high school students at Finney High, where I was often hired as the DJ for the house parties. While in high school, took a radio class at Golightly Career & Technical Center to learn all about radio and earned an internship in WJLB's promotions department. Impressed with my editing skills, then program director Steve Hegwood brought me in months later to become a producer for the evening show. I knew that being at JLB was a once-in-a-lifetime deal, so learned all I could (I'm a fast learner!). I was producer of evening, then afternoon shows, a mix-show DJ, a production assistant (where I made commercials), and an on-air personality. Since I've been at WJLB, I stayed in tune with the Hip Hop community and was respected by nearly every rapper & DJ in the city. I quickly became friends with individuals who frequented the Hip Hop Shop during the mid to late 90's. By 1999, I became the DJ for monster group D12 (Shady/Interscope Records). In between all this, I also moonlighted as a coordinator for Penmp Entertainmnent, one of Detroit's premiere promotions & marketing companies, headed by Rapper/Marketing wonder, T Da Pimp. I became the technical producer WJLB's morning show, where I had a segment every Wednesday and Thursday called "DDT's New Music Report". I am now the station's Local Music Coordinator and host "Whats Next on the Menu" every Saturday, bringing unsigned Detroit artists to the airwaves. I am also mixing and hosting several mixtapes, and am now the DJ for Mr. Porter (D12/Mr. Porter Productions/Runyon Ave Records). I'm also a part of music production for several artists including D12, Snoop Dogg (Doggy Style/Geffen), Pharoahe Monch (SRC/Universal), The Game (Geffen), P.H.E.A.R. (Runyon Ave Records), Miss Nissa (Runyon Ave Reocrds), Shard (The World Famous Label), Big Gov (Black Gov't/Bungalow/Universal), Charm (Live...TMG), Vina Mills (Live...TMG) and Preacha (Family Sound) among others. You can also hear my music production on TV and radio commercials. I am a proud member of the illustrious Hood Hard Hitmaker DJs, and the Mixbosses.
What DJ DDT is:
Mobile/Club DJ:
Specializing in urban music, DJ DDT has played for crowds as large as approximately 2,000 at once! With almost 15 years experience in the clubs, you can guanrantee a pleased crowd by the end of the night!
Mixtape DJ:
With the ever-changing world of technology going hand-in-hand with music, DJ DDT is an excellent fixture in the mixtape circuit, bringing the classic use of turntablism to today's brand of Hip Hop and R&B music! Whether artist-specific or themed, a mixtape with DJ DDT is worth keeping as a collector's item!
Radio Mixshow DJ:
Hearing DJ DDT mixing on the air, you can expect nothing but the best: air-tight blends, impecable timing, the absolute best selections with the "classic mixshow DJ touch!" DJ DDT is an extra hot commodity!
Music Producer:
DJ DDT holds his own, bringing excellence, a certain style, a bit of his swagger, huge imagination and great creativity to Hip Hop and R&B Music!
Radio Producer:
With 15 years at a major-market radio station under his belt, there's nothing DJ DDT can't do for any urban radio station!
Recording Engineer/Mixing Engineer:
Learning from the best engineers in the music industry, DJ DDT can offer rich, full, superb sound to any music project!
Radio Personality:
"One of the nicest guys I know!" That's a phrase often used to describe DJ DDT. It also spills over into radio...a warm, easily lovable character, very much enjoyed by tons of listeners for 15 years!
Radio Commercial Producer:
You need your business to stand out? The pleasant, locally recognizable, strong voice of DJ DDT can get you there! Lots of experience in the commercial production department!
Consultant:
DJ DDT can help you get a kick-start in your musical career, advising artists, labels and producers.
Discography:
Proof (R.I.P), "Whutch U No" (Producer - album: Detroit Compilation, 1998);
Marquis, "Come On Now (featuring DJ DDT)" (Producer, - Maxi Single: All About Me, 1998)
Snake Pletskiano "Don't Waste Your Time" (Producer - album: The Prescription, 2003);
Young Ryder "Party Tonight" (Producer -album: The Natural, 2003);
Proof (R.I.P), "Love Letters" (Producer - album: I Miss The Hip Hop Shop, 2005);
Snoop Dogg "Beat Up On Your Pads" (Producer [with Mr. Porter] - album:
Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, 2006);
L'Renee "I Love My Life" (Producer - album: 2nd Chances, 2007);
RenCen "Who" (Producer - album: Size 10, 2007);
Moody "Born To Mack" (Mix engineer, 2008);
B.L.A.K.E Eerie (Mix engineer, Mastering Engineer - album: Seceretary of Defense, 2008);
Jay Beretta (Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, Mixtape DJ - album: 17
Shots: the Mixtape, 2008);
Undataka (Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, Mixtape DJ - album:
Undataka Is Your President: the Mixtape, 2009);
Moody featuring Slim of 112 "Can't Stop (Thinkin' Bout You)"
(Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, 2009);
Identical "Fanning With da Money" (Mix Engineer, Mastering Engineer. 2009);
Moody (Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer - album: Too Fly to Land Mixtape, 2009);
Newland, "Pillow" (Recording Engineer, 2009);
Whitney Raenan, "iCandi" (Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, 2009);
L'Renee "Reflections" (Producer - album: Europe, 2009);
World Famous M.A.T.I.X (Mastering Engineer - album: LMAO: A Graphic Novel, 2010);
Bizarre "Smoking Weed" (Producer - album: Weed, Liqour & Food Stamps, 2010)