The Gospel DJ Movement pauses to celebrate a monumental milestone: the 50th Anniversary of the Gospel DJ Movement! Born in 1975, amidst the burgeoning Hip Hop scene, six visionary teenagers answered a divine call. They stepped forward to champion gospel music that traditional radio outlets—Quartet, choirs, and standard gospel formats—weren't yet embracing.
These pioneers were the architects of street promotions, the very pulse of emerging artists. Gospel DJs have always kept their ears to the streets, discovering and amplifying new voices. It's a well-known truth that radio announcers often found their next big hits by immersing themselves in clubs and parties where DJs were spinning.
Today's Gospel DJs carry that torch, embodying the "Rs" of the five-fold ministry of gospel music artist promotion: Release, Replay, Remix, Reproduce, and Rejuvenate. (For detailed definitions, please visit our website.)
www.thegospeldj50thanniversary2025.com
Calling All Mobile Gospel DJs!
It's time to claim your heritage and embrace your pivotal role in shaping the future of gospel music. Join the Gospel DJ Movement, and together, let's transform the way artists music is promoted in the Gospel Music industry, today!
Let's Believe - Better - Together
A 12-hour fundraiser on August 9th on our host station WHCR 90.3 FM. Each hour a DJ will spin and an guest artists will be interviewed.
BREAK & CREATE HITS BEFORE MAINSTREAM OUTLETS BY SPINNIN' IT AT OUR CLUB, RADIO, AND MOBILE EVENTS
PLAY HITS SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH MAINSTREAM OUTLETS LIKE RADIO, STREAMING SERVICES, ETC
REMIX AND BLEND TRACKS "LIVE" DURING A DJ SET
REPRODUCE & REMIX HITS IN THE STUDIO FOR RE-RELEASE
TO BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO AN OLD TRACK
Three highlights in my career were when Father God:
- Called me to one of the Original Gospel DJs,
- Changed my name from Mr. D. to Dr. D., and
- Called me "The Father of the Gospel DJ Movement".
He commissioned me to document the History, Unify the Movement, and to Change the Industry, by commemorating the 50th Annive