DJ Chuck T is proud to announce the formation of a
DJ organization that promises to make a bigger impact on Hip-Hop than
any such organization has done in years. The Authority DJ Coalition,
created during the fall of 2012, continues Chuck T’s career-long
mission to champion The Carolinas, and operates with the sole goal of
turning North and South Carolina into a self-sustaining market for music
and entertainment.
At start-up, The Authority DJ Coalition
consists of 30 DJs, based in both North and South Carolina, who share a
common dedication to promoting their region and a documented history of
supporting local, signed and unsigned talent. They are also a group of
DJs who have each developed a far reaching global network that proves
that it is entirely possible for The Carolinas to “get on the map”
because the world is ready to hear what they have to say. Of course,
that’s not news to DJ Chuck T. “Every time I go out of town or talk to
someone in the entertainment business,” he says, “whether it’s an
artist, record executive, or promoter, they always ask what’s going on
in The Carolinas, who they should throw their support behind, and how
they can promote their brands here. So, obviously, there’s a huge gap
when it comes to knowledge about The Carolinas from the outside coming
in, but definitely not because of a lack in interest.” His theory is
that the “Carolina Movement” just needed the right group of individuals
to lead the charge. “We have a lot of talent here,” he adds, “a lot of
talented artists, producers, musicians, DJs and the list goes on and on.
We need a coalition to showcase what we have to the outside world. Not
just that, but The Carolinas are so big and diverse that we need to let
people who are here know what’s going on too.” The Authority DJ Coalition will
not just focus solely on promoting Carolina artists, Djs, and music
industry professionals to the rest of the nation but also creating
effective and affordable marketing strategies and campaigns for artists
from other areas to brand themselves and gain exposure in the Carolinas
as well. “We don’t want to be small minded and not network with artists
and music industry professionals from other areas, no man is an island,”
states DJ Chuck T, “our goal is to not only help our artists get
national exposure but help artists, both signed and unsigned, from other
areas gain exposure here too.”
The Authority DJ Coalition
also hopes to tackle the catch-22 that has mired relationships between
Carolina DJs and artists for years. Right now, DJs feel like whenever a
local artist finds him/herself in a position from which a Carolina DJ
could benefit (i.e., a record deal or touring opportunity), they run to
larger-named DJs in outside markets. The artists on the other hand feel
like the DJs would rather invest the energy into breaking a brand new
artist from New York or Atlanta in their local markets than to support
the artists whose careers they’ve been able to see develop locally over
years. The Authority aims to change that relationship by putting
the DJs at the forefront of the “Carolina Movement” and tasking them
with the responsibility of shining a national spotlight on their local
artists. It will also be these DJs’ duty to create a legacy of support
for Carolina artists by mentoring up-and-coming DJs in the region.
As it is now, membership into the
coalition will continue to be available by invitation only; with
potential members identified by the impact they have within their local
market and their ability to grow The Authority DJ Coalition’s
vision. And while Chuck T’s goal is to extend the organization’s roster
to the DC-Maryland-Virginia area, he has no intention on growing his
team beyond that. “I feel like none of the other DJ coalitions are
focusing on the talented DJs here in the Mid-Atlantic states, who are
just as skilled, talented and definitely connected as their counterparts
in larger cities,” he explains. “So my goal is to empower DJs like
myself in a way that no other national group has ever done.”
For more information about The Authority DJ Coalition, please contact DJ Chuck T at TheAuthorityDJs@Gmail.com, or visit them online at www.THEAUTHORITYDJS.com.
HERE'S THE OFFICIAL OFFICIAL ROSTER:
DJ DUTCHMASTER -- RALEIGH, NC
DJ STYLZ -- CHARLOTTE, NC
DJ CANNON BANYON -- CHERAW, SC
DJ CHILL WILL -- GREENVILLE, SC
DJ COG -- CHARLOTTE, NC
DJ CHUCK T -- CHARLOTTE, NC/CHARLESTON, SC
DJ CUTTZ -- CHARLOTTE, NC/TRIAD AREA, NC
DJ DELLMATIC -- SMITHFIELD, NC
DJ DVS -- RALEIGH, NC
DJ DYCE -- COLUMBIA, SC
DJ DYNAMITE -- MYRTLE BEACH, SC
DJ ERN -- GREENSBORO, NC
DJ MAGIC -- CHARLOTTE, NC
DJ INCOGNITO -- CHARLOTTE, NC
VONYETTA SNOW -- COLUMBIA, SC
DJ BEN FRANK -- CHARLOTTE, NC
DJ LOUI VEE -- COLUMBIA, SC
DJ MYDNITE -- CHARLOTTE, NC
DJ NGENIUS -- CHARLOTTE, NC
DJ RANSOM DOLLARS -- DILLON, SC
DJ SEAN JOHN -- SANTEE/SUMTER/ORANGEBURG, SC
DJ FATT BOY -- SPARTANBURG, SC
MARIO THE MIC MAN -- CHARLOTTE, NC
DJ PUFF -- COLUMBIA, SC
DJ PHALSE ID -- CHARLOTTE, NC
DJ REFLECTION -- GREENSBORO, NC
DJ FOODSTAMP -- GREENSBORO, NC (CALI)
DJ DELUXE -- GREENSBORO/RALEIGH, NC
DJ WHOOTA -- CHARLOTTE, NC
WADE BANNER -- RALEIGH, NC
