Recognised worldwide as Australia’s premiere female RNB Hip Hop Turntablist, DJ D is a true veteran to the art of DJing and turntablism. With her reputable career as a DJ/Turntablist spanning well over a decade, DJ D played her first gig at 10yrs of age. Over 20 yrs later, her list of titles and achievements seem never ending.
Nationally DJ D placed 8th in Australia in the Technics DMC Championships in 2005 as the only female competitor. Similarly in most of DJ D’s experiences she has been regarded as the ‘first female DJ’ to perform in that space. DJ D continues to perform regularly on a local, national, and international circuits.
Internationally, DJ D toured the Middle East in 2004, the Czech Republic in 2006 and 2007, Malaysia in 2008 & 2009 respectively. Other international gig offerrings have come from various locations including Sultanate of Oman, Dubai, Scotland, Greece, Detroit, Germany, Austria, Texas, London, UK (various), New Zealand, Toronto, Malaysia, Croatia, Hollywood, Phillippines, Mauritius, Japan, Africa, Kalimantan, Jakarta, Balikpapen, Samarinda, India, Prague, Bratislava, Los Angeles, USA (various), China, Singapore and many more.
DJ D has also supported a number of international artists here in Australia including Eminem’s Green Lantern 2003, Bel Biv Devoe’s Ricky Bell 2003, Naughty by Nature 2003 and 2007, KCI & JoJo’s Jodeci tour 2005, Montell Jordan 2005 and 2006, Afrika Islam 2005, Savage 2006, Horace Brown 2006, Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre's DJ Jam 2008, Tank 2009, plus various others. DJ D was also the official mixtape DJ for KCI & JoJo's Jodeci tour and Montell Jordan’s This is how we do it tour.
DJ D has played regularly in most major cities in Australia including Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Perth and Dubbo. Additional bookings and offers have come from Cairns, Wollongong, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Newcastle, Albury, Darwin and more.
In 2008 DJ D became a representative for the Mixxbosses – a US based amalgamation of DJs, Artists, promoters, performers, working towards promoting the greater good of hip hop and rnb. As the president for the Australian arm Mixxbosses.com.au, DJ D relaunched the radio show ‘1200 degrees Mixxbosses’ on Sydney local radio station 2RDJ with the show also streaming live online to a worldwide audience.
Additional titles outside DJ D’s world of turntablism include roles of: tv host, vocalist, radio presenter, producer, sound engineer, teacher, workplace trainer, tutor, graphic designer, web developer, and events coordinator. With a strong background in design and education, DJ D has translated these skills and knowledge into the world of turntablism by training and guiding a number of up and coming DJs into successful careers.
Today DJ D is still respected not only for her track selection but also for her skills on the 1’s and 2’s. Even after a decade, DJ D remains at the forefront of her scene being remembered as one of the first females to cut it up with the big guns of this industry.
