The Mighty DJ DR was born in Philadelphia, PA. He was raised in Charlotte,
NC since age 9 and fell in love with classic soul music at age 15 when he stumbled across his dad’s old school record collection in the shed behind the house. From that point forward DR’s life changed! The Mighty DJ DR has shined and been noted as one of the hardest working Professional DJ/producers in the Charlotte area since the early 90’s. In, 1999 DR began his first DJ gig in a club at age 25 with real vinyl records. From there he became a Professional resident DJ for countless Charlotte Clubs and Venues, along with events such as the birth of First Fridays. He was a DJ in the backcourt lounge for The Charlotte Bobcats 2009 Basketball season. He performed at various private events during the 2012 Democratic National Convention, as well as countless other weddings, galas, fundraisers and corporate events in and around the Charlotte area. He has been published on the front cover of Creative Loafing (pictured right) as the go to DJ for the 2011 CIAA Basketball Tournament and noted as must see DJ each consecutive year. He also won Creative Loafing’s 2011 Club DJ of the year People’s Choice. Other publications include Charlotte Pride and PLAY Magazines.
DJ DR served as a member of the now defunct group Katskillz Project. Then most recently the recording group The Others, where the group was signed to Undercover Records, an Independent record label in France. His production services have been called upon by artists such as his NC comrades Little Brother, Kam Moye, and Darien Brockington. As a prominent and respected DJ, DR has
shared the bill with artists such as Nas, Talib Kweli, Erykah Badu, Pete Rock, The Roots, Dead Prez, Biz Markie, Raekwon, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Legendary DJ Kool,
Common, The Foreign Exchange, Anthony Hamilton, Sunshine Anderson and countless other celebrities. He’s was the longest running resident DJ for Pop Life events at Republic Nightclub on Wednesday’s and Apostrophe Lounge on Fridays. Along with countless other events, such as Old School Special Edition’s with Dana Dane at Privilege Lounge.
His most recent production projects include the Hip-Hop group VIB’s (Virgos In
Black) comprised of Mista Spot and Sonny Cheba (formally of Legendary Hip Hop Group Camp Lo). A release by South Bronx Native, DJ, Graphic Artist, now MC, Charles Herron for CHAMBER MUSE-SICK. A project entirely produced by The Mighty DJ DR. Happy Birthday Thomas by Rapper Big Pooh
(formerly of the NC sensation group Little Brother) produced entirely by DJ DR. Then last and most recently “The Rest of My Life” by the legendary producer/Dj, J Rawls of the 90’s Group Lone Catalyst and hook by Detroit’s own Illa J.
Now, The Mighty DJ DR and his little brother Damany “Smiley” Mayfield have
formed DRandSMILES.com, a one stop shop for professional visual and music
services. Anything from corporate events, parties, weddings and concerts. The duo runs a concert series call Radio Rehab that has brought such artist as Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Mobb Deep and Camp Lo to name a few.
The Mighty DJ DR is your best choice for all around DJ Entertainment, whose
experience and style connects with his audience and can provide music for most
any genre including Pop, Top 40, Jazz, Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae and
House. He is most noted for taking his audience on a musical journey through
time playing anything from the 60’s all the way to current music. He is often
assisted by National Known Slam Poet Champion Boris “Bluz” Rogers. Bluz is a 3-
time Emmy Award winner. Voice of the Carolina Panthers training camp show,
Host, emcee (MC) Poet, Comedian, Radio personality, Queen city award Winner
and NASCAR Spokesman. He and DR have performed over hundreds of events
together.
DR is a proud member of the Internationally Known Universal Zulu Nation
for Hip Hop Culture and has been the resident DJ every Saturday since 2015 at The Stache House in Charlotte, NC.