DJ Maj facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
DJ Maj
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DJ Maj in 2012
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Joseph Allen |
| Born | October 9, 1970 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian hip hop |
| Instruments | Vocals, turntables |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Gotee, Fistpic |
| Associated acts | tobyMac |
Michael Joseph Allen (born October 9, 1970), known as DJ Maj, is an American Christian music DJ and rapper. He has worked on many gospel music albums with artists like tobyMac, GRITS, and the Newsboys. DJ Maj has released several mixtapes and three solo albums, including BoogiRoot and Speckled Goats.
Becoming DJ Maj
When Michael was younger, his friends called him "DJ Magic." This was because they saw him play music on turntables. He learned to DJ after his friend, who was a DJ, moved away. Michael felt he needed to learn how to do it himself.
Later, he changed his name to "DJ Maj." He did this because he is a Christian and did not want his name to sound like he was involved with magic. He kept DJing to help pay for college. He became very good at it and used his skills to share "holy hip-hop" music with more people.
His Music Career
DJ Maj signed a music contract with Gotee Records. In 1999, he released his first mixtape album, Wax Museum: the Mixtape. This album was popular and led to him working with many other Christian music stars. He released more mixtapes and his first solo album, BoogiRoot, in 2005.
In 2002, DJ Maj moved to Nashville, Tennessee, a big center for Christian music. There, he started a radio show. The show helped more people learn about Christian urban music.
In 2007, DJ Maj released his third album, Speckled Goats II. This album was sold at a low price. The money made from it was given to help people who were hungry in other countries. In 2009, he also helped produce a music collection called the Gotee Hip Hope Hits Compilation.
Albums and Mixtapes
DJ Maj has released several music projects. Here are some of his main ones:
Mixtapes
- 1997: Sabbatical Transit
- 2000: Wax Museum Mixtape
- 2001: Full Plates: Mixtape 002
- 2003: The Ringleader: Mixtape Volume III
- 2004: Speckled Goats
- 2007: Speckled Goats II
Albums
- 2005: BoogiRoot
Working with Other Artists
DJ Maj has often toured with the famous artist TobyMac. He has also worked on TobyMac's albums. He has also helped Christian rapper T-Bone with his music. DJ Maj is part of the Diverse City Band crew. This is the group of people who perform with TobyMac at concerts. He also helped create the music cuts on the album !Hero.
