Q&A With DJ WHOO KID:
What’s your must-have winter item?
“A coat and earmuffs.”
What’s your DJ uniform?
“A t-shirt, jeans and Nikes.”
What’s your essential party record?
“Hands Up” by Fatman Scoop
Where do you see the future of DJing?
“It’s expanding outside of music.”

About DJ WHOO KID:
DJ Whoo Kid is a cornerstone in the American hip-hop industry. As the CEO of Shadyville Entertainment, the official DJ for G‐Unit Records, founder of RadioPlanet.tv and spokesperson for several major brands, Whoo Kid has worked with a plethora of high profile celebrities and business moguls. His keen ear for music and undeniable eye for talent have influenced the entire urban music world. Whoo Kid has been the program director and host of Hollywood Saturday’s for Eminem’s Shade 45 Channel on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio since 2005. This weekly 10-hour show features interviews with a wide array of movie stars and VIP’s such as Donald Trump, Lebron James, Samuel L. Jackson and Eminem. Whoo Kid grew up in Queens, New York, and his first foray to fame began with his legendary mixtapes, which played an integral role in 50 Cent’s rise to fame.

In order to capitalize on his musical talents and to hone in on his business instincts, the budding music mogul teamed up with Nana Fujise in 2001 to launch Shadyville Entertainment. Shadyville manages and promotes bookings for several artists including the DJ Coalition, featuring 150 of hip-hop’s top DJs, with Whoo Kid being the main attraction. Artists such as 50 Cent, Mobb Deep, The Game, Soulja Boy and Snoop Dogg have all leveraged Shadyville to promote their music. Currently, Whoo Kid spins for over 80 clubs and events around the world each year. Over the years, he has had the honor of performing for notables such as Nelson Mandela, the Prince of Monaco, Sheik of Bahrain and Michael Jackson.

Regularly featured on MTV, VH1, BET and Fuse, DJ Whoo Kid’s talent and focus to cross musical boundaries has not gone unnoticed. He was named one of the Top 10 DJs by Rolling Stone magazine in 2005. He has also received five Justo’s Mixtape Awards and numerous MTV Mixtape Mondays notable mentions. Whoo Kid is also sponsored by GUNNAR Optiks, KRSP and XXL Magazine.

LINKS
Official Site
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VIDEO
DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Drama’s “I Know Rap People”:

Royce Da 5’9″ featuring DJ Whoo Kid’s “Vag*na” video:

MIXTAPE

DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Scream Present Jim Jones‘ Capo Life.

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