DJ Suss One
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DJ Suss One is an American DJ, producer, and radio personality. Born Steven Sussman on November 8th, 1978 in Brooklyn, he began developing a passion for music at a young age that has translated into a career that has seen him DJ for successful radio stations, television shows and top clubs.[1] [2]
Early Life
DJ Suss One was born November 8th, 1978 in Brooklyn, New York to his parents Raymond and Peggy Sussman.[1] The family eventually relocated to the city of Westchester, New York when Sussman was 8 years old. This would also be around the same time when the burgeoning DJ first discovered his passion for music, giving credit to his uncle who would supply him with mix-tapes from an assortment of artists; Suss now highlights individuals such as Ron G, Kid Capri, Red Alert, DJ Clue, and SNS being his biggest influences. [3] [2] This would end up being where he got his first job as well, working at a local CVS and using the money to fund his budding DJ career at the ripe age of 13. He would first prove his skills locally, performing as the DJ of local high school parties as he mastered his craft and began to set the stage for his successful career in the music industry. [4] [5]
Career
DJ Suss One started his musical career interning at Sony Records, where he was able to learn about the music industry first hand.[4] As he learned the inner workings of the diverse industry, he started as a DJ for Heart Radio's Power 104.1 in Hartford, Connecticut, commuting from New York City to Connecticut every day for two years straight. [5] His hard work was rewarded when he earned a spot on iHeart Radio's Power 105.1 in New York City- one of the biggest stations in the country. [6] In 2006, he was discovered by Mariah Carey and was asked to be her tour DJ for her Emancipation of Mimi Tour. He played for over 20,000 people in different locations, proving to the entire world that he truly was born to be a DJ.[7] After the tour complete, Mariah called upon Suss once again to become her official DJ during her residency performances at Caesar's Palace, located in Las Vegas. [8] His career was further propelled when he became a DJ on Hip Hop Nation through Sirius XM satellite radio. Currently, he performs on Maryland Live 97.5 and Jam’n 94.5 Boston, while also continuing to make appearances on Heart Radio's Power 105.1. Aside from his career as a DJ, he has also found success as a music producer as well, creating singles with significant artists such as French Montana, Flo Rida, and Waka Flocka Flame. [9][10]
Other Ventures
In addition to being a music industry veteran, DJ Suss One has expanded his career into the movie production industry. The Brooklynite started a 3-in-1 enterprise for entertainment highlighting the latest news in music, movies and film. The website, TheFeaturePresentation.com, assists Suss and its visitors with keeping their finger on the pulse of every facet of the expansive entertainment industry.[11] Most recently, DJ Suss One has found success on television. In September of this year, Suss signed on with The Wendy Williams Show as the show's on-air DJ for the its 13th season. [12]
Discography
Singles/EPs
- Flex (feat. Kofi Black) (2020)
- Spin It (feat. Kofi Black) (2018)
- No Invitation (feat. Vado,Red Cafe, Jamie Drastik & Maino) (2015)
- Single for Tonight (feat. Flo Rida and Jamie Drastik) (2013)
- Champion (feat. Floyd Mayweather, Jadakiss, Lloyd Banks, French Montana & Junior Reid) (2011)
- That Work (feat. Uncle Murda, French Montana, Cassidy, Vado, Joell Ortiz) (2010)
- Let ‘Em Lay (feat. Maino) (2010)
- Let ‘Em Lay [Remix] (feat. Maino, Sheek Louch, Fat Joe, Jim Jones, Waka Flocka Flame, Ra Diggs & Styles P) (2010)
Filmography
The Ruler's Back Freestyle (feat. Uncle Murda) (2013) Last Day Freestyle (feat. Maino & The Mafia) (2013) Champion (feat. Floyd Mayweather, Junior Reid, Jadakiss, Lloyd Banks, French Montana) (2012) That Work (feat. Uncle Murda, French Montana, Cassidy, Vado, Joell Ortiz) (2010) Let Em Lay (feat. Maino) (2010)
Awards
DJ Suss One was awarded a Global Spin Award for Online Satellite DJ of the Year in 2017 by Revolt (TV network).[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "DJ Suss-One - Power 105.1 FM". DJ Suss-One. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "DJ Suss One – The FeaturePresentation". Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "The Man Behind the DJ: DJ Suss One – Mezz Entertainment". mezzentertainment.com. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "DJ Suss-One - Power 105.1 FM". DJ Suss-One. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "DJ Suss-One - Power 105.1 FM". DJ Suss-One. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "DJ Suss One – The Feature Presentation". Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "DJ Suss-One - Power 105.1 FM". DJ Suss-One. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "DJ Suss One". Live975.com. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "dj suss one - Apple". www.apple.com. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
- ↑ "Our Clients – Mezz Entertainment". mezzentertainment.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
- ↑ "The Feature Presentation – Where Movies & Music Meet". Retrieved 2020-08-01.
- ↑ "Wendy Williams addresses on-air behavior after criticism from ex-DJ 2020 season premiere".
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