DJ D-Nice
Keynote Speaker: Legendary DJ, Rapper & Music Innovator; Creator of Club Quarantine; NAACP Image Award Entertainer of the Year
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DJ D-Nice Biography
Derrick Jones, known professionally as D-Nice, is a DJ, rapper, record producer, beatboxer, and photographer whose career spans four decades in hip-hop culture. At age 15, Jones met DJ Scott La Rock and joined Boogie Down Productions, a hip-hop group formed in the Bronx, New York City, with KRS-One and Scott La Rock. Nicknamed The Human TR-808 for his beatboxing skill, Jones contributed to shaping Boogie Down Productions, recognized as one of the most influential groups in hip-hop. After appearing on Boogie Down Productions' debut, "Criminal Minded," Jones built a reputation outside the group by co-producing the Stop the Violence Movement's "Self-Destruction," which reached Number 1 on Billboard's Hot Rap Singles.
Jones launched a solo career, earning a Top 20 hit on Billboard's Hot Black Singles chart with the self-produced track "Call Me D-Nice." He released two albums for Jive Records, "Call Me D-Nice" and "To tha Rescue," with his debut album selling half a million copies. After stepping away from recording, Jones expanded into creative services, developing websites for artists and shooting photography campaigns for brands. His evolution as a DJ led to high-profile performances, including serving as the official DJ for President Barack Obama during his time in office and sharing the stage with artists such as Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jones launched Club Quarantine on Instagram Live, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers, including public figures like Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, and Mark Zuckerberg. Club Quarantine raised millions for first responders and historically Black colleges and universities, becoming a significant cultural event in digital music and entertainment.
The impact of Club Quarantine earned Jones recognition, including Entertainer of the Year at the NAACP Image Awards for "Homeschool at Club Quarantine" and DJ of the Year at the BET Awards. TIME magazine nominated him for Person of the Year. Jones continues to perform through digital streams and live events at venues such as Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center. From his early days with Boogie Down Productions to uniting audiences worldwide through music and digital innovation, Jones has demonstrated reinvention, resilience, and a commitment to the connective power of music.
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DJ D-Nice is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Art & Design and Photography. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. DJ D-Nice can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are DJ Jazzy Jeff, Aloe Blacc and Nelly. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling DJ D-Nice for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book DJ D-Nice for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does DJ D-Nice speak about?
DJ D-Nice is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Art & Design, Photography and Virtual. -
Who is the agent for DJ D-Nice?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like DJ D-Nice for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book DJ D-Nice for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host DJ D-Nice or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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