Radio Career: DJ 901 began his radio his senior year at Tougaloo College. Also, he began at WRBJ providing a 25 min mix show in the Jackson-Metropolitan area. 901 credits his start with beginning to DJ parties at an early age as a freshman. After his junior year, 901 picked up more radio time with his popular RnB show ” Whispers In The Dark” which air’s Sunday- Wednesday. 901 also has multiple hip-hop/ Rap mix shows Friday- Saturday & in other markets. 901 sees himself as a role model to younger kids interested in the music business & radio and always takes time to give back to the community and Jackson Public Schools.Currently, 901 assists with some of the stations programming under the direction of Operations Manager and radio veteran, Kwasi Kwa and all forms of social aspects of WRBJ-FM.
In his spare time, he mentor’s to inner-city youth. He is also a board member of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mississippi’s Metro Council. People that have influenced him are Radio Vet Sam Weaver, Scrap Dirty & Kwasi Kwa of WRBJ – Jackson, Devin Steel “WHRK- Memphis, Colby Colb “Radio-One” Derrick Baker, Terry Monday. VP/ Programming of Perry Broadcastings and others.
Things you might not know: 901 was a highly recruited athlete in high school. Being offered several scholarships to many NCAA D1, D2 and NAIA schools. 901 enjoys reading, listening to music, and of course, you can catch him moving the crowd and blasting your radio. He is also a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.! He also received his Master’s Degree in Leadership from one of the top 50 schools in the country, Belhaven University.
On Air Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday 10:00p, Friday Night mixxtape 11:00p, and Saturdays 2:00p- 6:00p & 10:00-11:00p
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DMX Leads Prayer At Kanye West’s Sunday Service
DMX Leads Prayer At Kanye West’s Sunday Service. DMX stopped by Yeezy’s event on St. Patricks Day and left them with a signature prayer..cehek it out below .
Raz B Quits B2K’s Millennium Tour Then Tells Fans He’s Continuing With The Group
From (AllHipHop News) Omari “Omarion” Grandberry, Dreux “Lil’ Fizz” Frédéric, Jarell “J-Boog” Houston, and De’Mario “Raz B” Thornton reunited for*”*The Millennium Tour” which launched March 8 in Pittsburgh. However, one of the B2K members announced he’s exiting the trek
Janelle Monáe To Induct Janet Jackson Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Janelle Monáe To Induct Janet Jackson Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Janet Jackson (The five-time Grammy winner) is part of the 2019 class with The Cure, Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead, Roxy Music, and
DJ 901 Participates in Read Across America!
Since 2013, I have had the pleasure of visiting schools throughout the metro area and reading as part of National Read Across America Day. Shout out to my LB Ken for partaking in this event as well. This
New Cardi B & Bruno Mars!
Look, I can’t even lie. This new Cardi & Bruno is very catchy…gonna be a good look for the spring! Check it out below.
DJ 901 Presents #TheKlimaxx inside of Whispers In The Dark Live: Part 2
DJ 901 Presents #TheKlimaxx inside of Whispers In The Dark Live: Part 3
DJ 901 Presents #TheKlimaxx inside of Whispers In The Dark Live: Part 4
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Cardi B Denies She’s Suing Quality Control….Maaaan
Cardi B is denying reports shes suing QC’s management Soooo…On Wednesday (January 30), The Blast ran a story claiming Cardi was suing QC after her security “allegedly” sent someone to the hospital. Now, you know Cardi had
Surviving R. Kelly
Soooo….if you’ve been living under a rock for the past 2 days you’ve missed quite a lot of stuff… The hottest topic on the net is all about R Kelly…Surviving R. Kelly to be exact…Now episode 1
Cardi B and Offset Split: What’s at Stake in Their Financial Empire
Well………. Cardi and Offset are done… After less than two years of marriage, Cardi B and Offset have headed for splitsville. The “Bodak Yellow” star told fans in an Instagram video posted late Tuesday that she and
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Check out this new mix! Fresh drip to get you ready for the club! Enojy!
Meek Mill Says He Started The Drake Beef Because He Was High On Drugs
Rapper Meek Mill said he was high on drugs and living sloppy when he picked a beef with Drake a few years ago. Read more below “I was just out of control at that point in my life. Getting
Derez Deshon & 901 Live Interview
Going through some old files from this year….Check out the interviewer between me Derez Deshon….Still a classic enjoy
DJ 901’s Throwback Thursday History Lesson – SWV
Ok ok….Lets go to class right quick… I’ll be honest, one of my favorite old school RnB tracks (yall know I have so many) really is SWV’s You’re Always On My Mind….If you really break down the
2018 BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher: Casanova, Flawless Real Talk, Shawn Smith, Phora & Reason
Each year, the BET Hip Hop Awards cyphers provide MCs with an opportunity to showcase their skills. Casanova, Flawless Real Talk, Shawn Smith, Phora and Reason have been paired up to display their lyrical capabilities in one of these special spotlights with DJ Premier
JSU Homecoming 2018 Recap with 901
Man, This year’s Homecoming was supper . Big ups to everyone that came back in town for the game. Jstate is the FCS leader for attendance this year so lets keep the momentum up! Check out my
SUGE KNIGHT’S SON BELIEVES TUPAC IS ALIVE AND IN MALAYSIA
Suge Knights son thinks pac is still alive….hmmmm…read what he had to say… Suge J. Knight, the son of incarcerated Death Row Records founder Suge Knight, is claiming that Tupac Shakur is alive and hiding in Malaysia. He posited the theory in
First home game juuuuuu mixx
Of course as promised, dropping straight heat for the first JState Homegame.. This mix was recorded live during my 2pm show enjoy!
Busta Rhymes To 50 Cent: “You Rancid Face Lookin’ A$$ Mu’f___”
Whooaaaaaa….. Busta Rhymes found himself on the other end of 50 Cent’s Instagram foolery earlier this week. Now, Busta has unleashed on the social media hound for dragging him into his online drama. On Tuesday (September 11), Busta shared a throwback photo of 50
Young Thug Shares “On The Run” Album Features & Cover Art
300 Entertainment A&R Geoffrey Ogunlesi posted the cover art for Young Thug’s On The Runalbum on Instagram. He also commented on Thugger being booked for multiple felony drug charges in Georgia. “New. ON THE RVN. He will be home soon,”
Feels Like Summer!!!!
Look, when I tell you that this song is so dope!!! Man…I want you to watch it two or three times… The first time watch the people in the video…The second time…..listen to the lyrics…the last time put
Rock with DJ 901 all weekend Long!
I’m taking you on a journey this weekend follow me right now on Instagram & Twitter @901TheDj for the latest and all of the parties im rockin all Labor day weekend long!
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Classic mix from JSU vs SU with my vocals on it enjoy!
Found a old mix with my vocals on it form last years JSU vs SU game! Classic…enjoy!
R. Kelly Responds to Sexual Misconduct Allegations in 19-Minute Song ‘I Admit’
R. Kelly addresses the multiple accusations of sexual misconduct against him in a sprawling 19-minute song called “I Admit It” that dropped Monday morning. Check it out below.
Ciara Returns With New Music Video For “Level Up”
(AllHipHop News) Ciara was already making waves on the internet, thanks to her #InMyFeelingsChallenge with her husband Russell Wilson going viral. The veteran R&B singer moved from Instagram to YouTube for her latest music video. “Level Up” was
ARE STEVIE J AND FAITH EVANS MARRIED?
Early this morning, producer/ Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta star Stevie J tweeted, “I Love you Faith Rene Jordan,” to which R&B singer Faith Evans replied, “I love you back Steven Aaron Jordan,” leaving social media users confused
Cardi B Responds To Will Smith’s Instagram Post About Her Daughter Kulture
(AllHipHop News) Some people call Will Smith the King of Instagram. Cardi B calls herself the King of New York. The two entertainment monarchs showed love to each other on social media. It started with Smith posting a video
Drake Credits Shiggy For Taking “In My Feelings” To No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100
LOS ANGELES, CA – Drake was in the City of Angels on Monday night (July 16) and caught up with internet comedian Shiggy, who he credits with helping “In My Feelings” land at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Oh my
PRINCE’S ESTATE REPORTEDLY WANT OUT OF TIDAL DEAL
Via theboombox.com Last month, Tidal ended their lengthy legal battle with the Prince Estate and announced that a new album featuring unreleased music by the Purple One is coming in 2019, but now those plans appear to be jeopardy.
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15 R&B COVERS BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL
Check out this interesting list of 15 R&B covers that are better than the originals…Do you agree or disagree?
Ginuwine Signs Talent Deal With Buchwald: ‘I Am Entertainment!’
Music vet Ginuwine has been on the scene for 25 years but now he’s getting ready to take over Hollywood. Back in 2015, he appeared on several episodes of NBC’s Park & Recreation and he’s currently on
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DRAKE EXPLAINS ‘BLACKFACE’ PHOTO WAS ABOUT SHOWING HOW BLACK PEOPLE ARE ‘WRONGFULLY PORTRAYED IN ENTERTAINMENT’
Drakes response…..Check it out and read more at http://theboombox.com/drake-explains-blackface-photo/
Jada Pinkett Smith Regrets Dating Will Smith While He Was Married
Jada keeping it grown in her latest interview that just dropped.. Check out the full conversation below. Jada Pinket Smith & Sheree Fletcher Talk About Motherhood on Red Table Talk
Young Thug Previews Collaboration With Nicki Minaj
Nicki and thugger on a new track??? Check out a sneak peak “HEAR NO EVIL” HI @nickiminaj A post shared by SEX!! (@thuggerthugger1) on Apr 11, 2018 at 5:08pm PDT cover photo from bennett/raglin getty images
NICKI MINAJ’S NEW SINGLES ‘CHUN-LI’ AND ‘BARBIE TINGZ’ DROPPING THURSDAY
Nicki Minaj has been super quiet on social media as of late. So much so, that a fan went as far as to create a “Finding Nicki” website that’s counting down her return to social back February. Learn more here
Judge Denies Meek Mill’s Bail Release
It looks like Meek Mill will stay in jail for a few more weeks. On Monday (April 2), Judge Grenece Brinkley, who has been under fire for alleged misconduct, denied the Philadelphia rapper’s request for release on bail. In
Snoop Dogg achieved another milestone in his illustrious rap career, and he can thank the Almighty for it. The veteran rhyme-slinger’s inspirational project, Snoop Dogg Presents: Bible of Love, is No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart. According to Billboard,
R. KELLY ACCUSED OF TRAINING 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL TO BE HIS ‘SEX PET???
In what is the latest sexual misconduct accusation against R. Kelly, the singer has now been accused of training a young girl to be his sex slave since she was 14. In a BBC3 documentary, R Kelly: Sex, Girls and Videotapes, Kelly’s
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Major Money Moves!
Cardi B and 21 Savage top Forbes’ 2018 Hip-Hop Future Moguls lists! Others such as Post Malone, Vic Mensa, Tyler, the Creator, Dave East, Playboi Carti and producer WondaGurl are among the artists gracing Forbes’ 2018 Hip-Hop’s
WATCH CARDI B ADD ‘FINESSE’ TO BRUNO MARS REMIX (VIDEO)
I actually like this remix….Has a dope 90’s/Uptown Records flow to it….Check it out below.
DJ PAUL ON MLK CASKET PHOTO SNAFU: ‘WHOEVER DID IT SHOULD BE FIRED’ [VIDEO]
Watch how my Memphis potna keeps it real….I mean, he is right.
JENNIFER HUDSON’S EX-FIANCE CLAIMS SINGER IS VIOLATING GAG ORDER
J hud’s ex-fiance has filed an emergency motion in their custody battle accusing the Oscar-winning singer of being in contempt by violating a gag order, according to The Blast. Check out more below http://theboombox.com/jennifer-hudsons-ex-fiance-claims-singer-is-violating-gag-order/
Melo Hilariously Roasts internet troll on IG!
lol, Melo was serious. check this out. http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/carmelo-anthony-hilariously-roasted-internet-troll-on-instagram-news.29241.html
Future Album Review!
By now, i’m sure you’ve already checked out the new future cd..Has a few hits on it. Check out HotNewHipHop’s Review here. http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/futures-future-review-news.29137.html
For the Grown Folks
Gotta love the listeners in the city of Jackson…One of our listeners sent me an email asking if I knew of any songs from the 90’s OR recent songs that talked about creeping aka cheating…Well, it all
Throwback Thursday fact
I bet some of you didn’t know that Kelly Price was on the chorus for Mo Money Mo Problems….I did..and I have proof…Check it out below. http://www.bet.com/news/music/2014/05/15/kelly-price-talks-mo-money-mo-problems.html
Former Harlem Drug Dealer Graduates From Columbia University
A must read story..check it out below. A former Harlem drug dealer just received his bachelor’s degree from New York City’s Columbia University. David Norman now holds a degree in philosophy and cried tears of joy as he
Kanye West’s Unreleased Demo Beat Tape From 1997 Surfaces [LISTEN]
Check out this classic unreleased beat tape from Yeezy in 97….that Chi town heat!
#JSUHomecoming15
Maaaaaaannneee….All I can say was Homecoming 15 was EPIC! in Every way. I love seeing the City of Jackson go hard! Next stop, Bama State & The EPIC ALCORN GAME! Check out the pics below.
JSU vs Gram + The Battle of The Bands
Maaaaaaan…This was def a good weekend in the city…Always good to see my friends from Grambling partying in the city with us. From the Taiilgates, to the games, to the after parties…aaaannnd to the Battle of The
FREE MIXES!
So you’ve been asking about FREE downloadable mixes…well, here they are..Enjoy.
Bryson Tiller got NEXT!
Look here…Bryson Tiller is a name you need to remember….We get plenty of calls and tweets online about who sings that song “ don’t”..Well, that’s him…Today his debut album drop and its def worth the listen. BUY
New Music: Keyshia Cole feat. Young Thug – Don’t Waste My Time
Keyshia Cole always comes hard…Thats what she does….on this track she links up with Young Thug & London on da track…Check it out below.
Monica Pays Homage To Whitney Houston
Last week Monica attended the AT&T Nations Classic Kickoff Rally at Howard University…Check out the footage below.
SHC Weekend Recap
It’s always good to go back to my hometown of Memphis especially during the Southern Heritage Classic…Nothing like being around family and friends. We definitely had a great time this year even though Jackson State lost. Check
Listener Question of The Week!
This week I received an email from a listener thanking me for playing a few R&B tunes that took them back to their high school days…. But what stood out in the email was a question that
@iamricolove – Days Go Bye
Rico love is slept on…One of the best songwriters in the game.. Check out the single Days Go Bye.Enjoy
Caitlyn Jenner accepts the Arthur Ashe Courage Award
If you missed Caitlyn Jenner’s speech last night at the ESPY’s, you missed an important message. Regardless of what you think , treat everyone the same and with respect. Check her speech out below.
The Fine A$$ Weather Lady
Maaaaaaaaaan…..I forgot all the Spanish I learned at Tougaloo..But I can still read the number 🙂 Check out the Spanish Weather lady (YANET GARCIA) that’s killing the internet right now.
NEW Rihanna x Better Have My Money Video!
Rihanna strikes again…Shes now the most successful artist in terms of single downloads and streams according to new figures from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).. But this new video of Better have my money is
NEW @BigSean x Play No Games
Rapper Big Sean kicked the week off with a bang..yep…. His latest visual to go along with the dope track “Play no games” is an old school episode of Martin.. which happens to be my favorite TV
NEW @YoGottiKOM – RIhanna
Last week I gave you a snippet of Yo Gotti’s new song Rihanna….But hold on…Is he trying to cuff her? Check it out below.
New Yo Gotti!
Rapper Yo Gotti dropped a snippet of a song thats dropping in a few weeks.. From the sample, its jamming.. But hey..we are talking about the KOM King of Memphis.
She’s back….Janet Jackson’s NEW Song!
If you didn’t know Janet Jackson is going on a World Wide tour…The closest she’ll get to Jackson is Memphis and New Orleans.. This is her first song in years and she’s counting on her dedicated fan
Janet Jackson Announces Unbreakable World Tour, Return to Live Shows
JANET IS BACK!! She’s going on a worldwide tour….Did your city make the list? Aug. 31: Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC Sept. 2: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB Sept. 4: Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB Sept. 5:
Taco Bell to Serve Alcohol at Future San Francisco Location
Maaaannn…Now look…Taco Bell + Liquor = stomach problems and tons of fun lol… Where was this when I was at Tougaloo?? San Francisco is lucky! Read more below. Taco Bell plans to introduce a new location in
Wale & Usher Matrimony Video
Wale & Usher Matrimony’s video has finally hit the net and its dope! I told you all back in May that this song would be a problem..Check it out below.
FREE PARTY MIXES! – 901
Ok so you hear us talk about FREE downloadable party mixes that you can listen to at work, home or even in you workout sessions…Check em out here…Have fun 🙂
James Harden gets caught slippin!
Well….I a woman snapped a pic with NBA star James Harden… While he was sleeping *__*…YIKES…Should have kept Trina.
Taraji P. Henson is my new Bae! -901
I’m sure you all know by now my love for Kerry Washington is real…but…. Taraji P. Henson just became my new bae. The 44 year old actress and singer is becoming one of TV’s most beloved stars…Nothing
On This Day In Music
On this day over 20 years ago, one of the nest groups of all time (my favorite) released their first cd titled “Forever My lady”. Still need help? uhhh…Jodeci…Duhh… This CD had more than 5 singles that
NEW Rico Love- #TTLO” Turn The Lights On
My brother Rico Love just dropped his new CD titled TTLO “Turn The Lights On”& its one cd that will have you riding with the windows down all summer. My favorite off the CD is track 3,
Chinx’s Murder Could Be Connected To Stack Bundles’ Shooting In 2007…
If you don’t know by now Rapper Chinx was murdered in New York… According to the NY Daily, New York police chief of detectives Robert Boyce announced that it could be connected with the murder of Stack
DJ 901
Radio Career: DJ 901 began his radio his senior year at Tougaloo College. Also, he began at WRBJ providing a 25 min mix show in the Jackson-Metropolitan area. 901 credits his start with beginning to DJ parties
19 Reasons Your College Friends Will Be Your Friends For Life
The glory days….some of the best days of my life came from my undergrad years at Tougaloo… This list is funny…Kind of true..well..some of them..Check it out below! 1. You’ve seen each other at your absolute
Jazmine Sullivan – Forever Don't Last (Video)
R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan finally released the video to her latest song "Forever Don't Always Last" When I first heard this song; I told someone that this song is going to be a hit with the women
Side Chick Commandments
Well, since it’s the holidays and everyone seems to be jumping in to these "Seasonal relationships”, it made me sit back and think…Are they genuine? Who knows, but some of them make you sit back and say,
New Nicki Minaj: #ThePinkprint
Sooo Ladies….Nicki Minaj is dropping her new CD "#ThePinkPrint" on the 15th! Check out the track list below. Of course, we'll be dropping it first on 97! 1. “All Things Go” 2. “I Lied” 3. “The Crying
Big Sean Reportedly Hates 2 Things…
Well….I was wondering how this was going lol… Apparently, Big Sean hates 2 things about his new Girlfriend Ariana Grande… But Wait,Don’t we all hate some things about our significant other? Any who… Sean says that instead
Throwback Thursday History Lesson: – Public Announcement, 702 & Danny Boy
It’s Thursday…and you know what that means…Time to get schooled. Every Thursday I give you a brief lesson on a classic group for the back in the day This week, I’ll give you three groups or artist
Throwback Thursday History Lesson: Group Edition – Kut Klose
When you think of the top female groups from the 90's you would name groups such as TLC,SWV, Xscape, en vogue, destiny's child and others…Last week I had a lady to ask me who I thought was
Happy Birthday Static Major (RIP)
Happy Birthday to one of the most influential producers/ writers of R&B music…Static Major… For those of you that don’t know Static, you know his work…ladies; remember the group "PLAYA"? Well, he was their lead singer. Outside
The 20 Most Expensive Restaurants In The U.S.
Found this online, very interesting….Would you eat here? I’ll go first….Uhhhhhh… Naaaaaah LOL..Let me support my answer… I’m not cheap “I don’t think”, but why not save a few coins here and there… Maybe thats why I’m
Throwback Thursday History Lesson: Group Edition – Intro and N II U
Today I feel like schooling some of you! Lets take a trip back to the 90’s… Today, im going to give you two of the most slept on groups from the 90’s R&B era…First up…Intro…
TEYANA TAYLOR…aka…My New “Bae”
First off, let me start my by saying Lawwwwwwwwww! Teyana is on fire right now…And she's looking pretty good…. Don't worry, i'll post pics later…But let's talk about her music…You might be saying,"901 who the hell is that". The
Throwback Thurssssdaaaaaaay: Dave Hollister – Can't Stay
Well, It is #ThrowbackThursday…let's take it back to my favorite era of music…the 90's.. Dave Hollister…yeah you remember him..Before his solo career, he was the lead singerof the talented group Blackstreet… This track is off of his
HOMELESS DJ TED WILLIAMS GETS SEVERAL JOB OFFERS
Well, This should brighten up your day….Never give up on your dreams…and always be GRATEFUL! Don’t take anything for granted!
Weekend Foolishness * Downloadable Mixes
Well, this was a good weekend in Jackson…JSU vs SU always bring people out… Shoutout to the 100k ppl from Baton Rouge that partied with us over the weekend….. Here are some pics from the spots I
Dawn of Def Jam
For those of you who love music like i do..I’m sure you will really appreciate this one…: Watch Rick Rubin Return to His NYU Dorm Room
#Jsuhomecoming14
Oooweeeeeee….Let me start off by saying this….I’ve been on a gallon of water for the past 3 day.. Why?? Take a guess… It’s Homecoming in the Jack! I’m all over… no seriously…..All over the city this weekend
