Inspiring young minds to achieve greater levels of academic success.
Honoring the academic achievements of the hip hop community.
The Hip Hop Head Foundation Inc.
DJ BIG LOU
Brooklyn, NY
DJ JELLY
Atlanta, Ga.
Now, it is our pleasure to introduce four amazing DJs who have stepped up to host the first music project slated for distribution through our "Do School!" campaign. Each of these incredible DJs are doing great things in the hip hop community. From hosting mixtapes and weekly radio shows, to spinning at celebrity parties, national & international clubs these guys are known for creating the buzz. We are so proud that they've been generous enough to lend their time, talent, and turntable mastery to our project. Please take the time to check out their bios to learn more about these colossal DJs.
The Hip Hop Head Foundation
presents The Unsigned Artists Takeover Vol. 1
DJ Jelly (ATLANTA, GA) is an award winning, international DJ and co-founder of Big Oomp Records. Also known as the “Stamp of Approval”, this Atlanta legend was instrumental in the breaking of artists such as T.I, Outkast ,DJ Unk and Young Jeezy. He has also introduced acts such as The Notorious B.I.G, Timbaland and Fat Joe into the southern region.
DJ Jelly has been recognized and featured in numerous publications including XXL, The Source Magazine, Hip-Hop weekly. He has received network coverage on BET’s “The Basement," “Rap City,” MTV’s “Direct Effect,” “Made,” "Beef," “My Super Sweet 16” and "VH1s Dirty South Hip-Hop Awards."
DJ Jelly has received numerous awards in his twenty year span in the music industry, including, The legendary "Justo Mixtape " Award for Best Mixtape DJ and The 2012 Red Bull Atlanta Top DJ Award.
DJ Jelly,along with his partner DJ Hotsauce recently established a DJ music site (www.astheworldspins.com) which serves as a platform for new and undiscovered talent to be heard. He can be heard weekly on The People's Station V103 (in Atlanta ) on the 9 0'clock Mixtape with Greg Street.
When Jelly heard about The Hip Hop Head Foundation's efforts he immediately answered the call to help end low-literacy in urban communities and communities across the nation. His humble spirit, humanitarian heart and extraordinary talent makes him a one-of-a-kind in an industry filled with carbon copies. DJ Jelly is the real deal!
Fred Malone, known as DJ Fred Malone, is a native of Chicago., Illinoise. At an early age, inner city living provided him with a front row seat to gang-activity, drive-bys and other crimes that a young child should never have to witness. However, Malone was determined to avoid the traps and pitfalls of the environment in which he lived. Instead of hanging with “the boys,” after school he retreated to his basement where he'd spend hours upon hours learning the art of mixing records on turntables.
A few years later, Malone caught the attention of DJ Stormy, who took him under his wing and began to mentor him. Stormy helped him to hone his craft and taught him the ins and outs of becoming a serious deejay. From that point on, deejaying became a major part of his life.
In 2009, after years of building up a following, DJ Malone incorporated his services into a full scale production business. He currently works with underground rappers and emerging artists providing music production, song creation and arrangement. He is also the host of a killer mixtape series.
DJ Malone understand the need for every child to be educated. He knows that without and education the youth of today don't stand a chance. That's why he said yes to joining the "Do School!" campaign and to helping to stomp out illiteracy. He is proud to join The Hip Hop Head foundation in spreading awareness about the importance of having an education.
Today, DJ Malone is often called upon to speak to Chicago youth about education and avoiding the pitfalls of the street.
DJ MASTERMYND
TALLAHASSEE, FL.
DJ MALONE
Chicago, IL.l
This summer, The Hip Hop Head Foundation will present some of the hottest unsigned artists from across the country in an incredible 28 track musical compilation to help raise awareness about low-literacy in America. These artists have agreed to showcase their talents in an effort to support literacy and education. Proceeds from the CD will be used to fund the "Do School!" campaign and to award scholarships to students attending schools that are registered with our programs.
Each artists has agreed to donate an original song to the project in support of literacy and the promotion of education. The amazing compilation features songs by NIC DA SAINT, EL-DA LYRICIST, TENN STACKS, KING DAVID, NIKKI MCKNIGHT, RICH FELLA, CHASE ENRIQUEZ, L. CHANES, MADOA, and includes the world premiere of "Keep Going" by 100 PERCENT.
NOW THAT WE'VE GOT YOUR ATTENTION
Louis Dunton (aka DJ BIG LOU) hails from Brooklyn, New York. Home of some of the most influential names in hip hop history, including Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z, Fabolous and the Queen Bee herself, Lil Kim. Having been introduced to different genres of music by his father, Lou developed an ear for harmony and melody quickly. Yet, it was an introduction to the art of deejaying that truly commanded his attention.
When Lou attended his first block party, he was immediately captivated by the deejay setup, huge speakers and the anticipation of the people awaiting the music. In 1990, he took on the pseudonym of DJ BIG LOU and began deejaying at local house parties in Brooklyn. Within three years he had gotten his feet wet, made a name for himself and had met a fellow deejay by the name of DJ Jasey Jase. At the time, Louis' new acquaintance had a show on one of the most popular radio stations in new York City (107.5 WBLS). The two became quick friends and before long Jasey had taken Lou under his wing. Under the supervision of DJ Jasey Jase, Lou learned the art of spinning and the two became partners. It wasn't long before they were playing events from Spike Lee's Annual Block Party, to hip hop concerts at the world famous Apollo Theatre in Harlem New York. They even toured with Wendy Williams.
In a flash DJ Big Lou went from partnering with one of the most sought after DJs to carving out his own lane. The Brooklyn mix master also became the official DJ for DC 37 (the largest union in New York City) and the go-to turntablist for weekly parties in nearly every hot club or bar in the borough. Today, he is still in extremely high demand, lending his mixing talents to clubs and events from the Carolinas, Puerto Rico and Jamaica. His extraordinary work ethic, dedication to the art of mixing and his determination to keep the party rockin' has earned him many fans and solidified long lasting relationships amongst hip hop greats and pioneers. He's excited to work with The Hip Hop Head Foundation.
Featuring DJ JELLY, DJ BIG LOU, DJ MALONE & DJ MASTERMYND
Hosted by Special Guest DJ At Large
LEGENDARY DJ RON G
He's not just a DJ, he's a LEGEND! Not many mixtape DJs can credit themselves with setting a trend that became a permanent facet in Hip Hop & R&B Music. Throughout his nearly two-decade career, Ron’s production and mixtape outlets combined have shed light on the careers of artists like TREY SONGZ, MARY J. BLIGE, B2K, MICHAEL JACKSON, DMX, R.KELLY, FAT JOE, J-LO, LL COOL J, NOTORIOUS B.I.G., BIG L, TUPAC SHAKUR, and DESTINY’S CHILD’S KELLY ROWLAND to name a few of the hundreds. Although not as highly publicized, Ron G’s skill and dedication stand unparalleled, often surpassing the most highly decorated producers in the game. Those in the know, can’t deny that not only is Ron G one of the hottest DJ/Producers in existence, but also an extremely talented musician and CEO.
In the August 2009 edition of XXL magazine, he was recognized for contribution to the industry with his Hip Hop and R&B “Blends.” Ron has a distinguished voice that he has become well known for.
The same year, Jim Jones & DJ Webstar selected Ron G to do one of his famous vocal trends on their album titled, Roof Top. Ron G's name was referenced and can be heard in the movie Notorious. Just listen to the song "Juicy" to hear the name of the legendary DJ Ron G. The segment of the song that was selected for use in the film showcases the actor, Jamal Woolard rapping while playing the role of Christopher Wallace (aka Biggie Smalls).
In 2010, Ron was mentioned in Jay-Z’s book, Decoded, where the Brooklyn Hip Hop icon highlighted how important Ron’s mixtapes were in getting his music heard in his early career. He talked about the importance of the mixtape that Ron released titled Dead Presidents, as this was also the name of Jay-Z’s debut single from his Reasonable Doubt album.
Currently, Ron G can be heard on his four internet radio shows that air, spinning the latest Hip Hop, R&B, and old school music. The shows currently air on www.wutangradio.com, www.idotfmjamz.com, www.dtfradion.com and www.realhiphopuncut.com. Also, he continues to release digitally distributed mix CDs twice a month, often hosted by today’s biggest artists and featuring the hottest signed and unsigned talent.
An undisputed legend of the game, Ron knows that playing your cards right is the key to success. His advice to those striving to be the innovators of tomorrow is simple, “Be intelligent." Ron believes you have to live it, breathe it, smell it and do it, intelligently. "If you do all these things plus pray you'll be okay. I pray daily."
Words of wisdom from a Legend.
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John George aka DJ Mastermynd has always had a passion for music. As a child he grew up with two radios; one to play music and the other to record. While in high school he'd spend a great deal of time in the recording studio, quickly developing an interest in the Engineering aspect of the Music Industry.
It was after accepting an invitation to a friend's house party that he became captivated by the way the DJ was able to control the crowd by spinning, scratching and mixing music. That's when he fell in love with the art of being a DJ! The next day his passion led him to a Pawn Shop where he purchased a laptop that turned out to have plenty of music on it already. He began to DJ for his friends as they played cards and hung out and they’d leave him with feedback of his music selection. After moving to Tallahassee, FL to start school, he met DJ Deceptacon at a pool party in his new neighborhood. After expressing his aspirations to become a professional DJ, he was taken under the wing of his super talented mentor and the legacy of DJ Mastermynd came to life!
Today DJ Mastermynd continues to be musical influence in the Florida region and is has lend his talents to The Hip Hop Head Foundation's efforts to help raise awareness about low-literacy and to inspire students to strive for academic successs.