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The Soca Boss
Sirius XM | Tuff Gong Radio
International Soca DJ

DJ JEL is an International Soca DJ. Known for his tagline, “The Soca Boss,” DJ JEL is currently one of the best soca DJs in the market right now. DJ JEL is a Trinbagonian with roots in Couva (Central Trinidad).  His performance style sets him apart as he incorporates music that isn’t always in the popular rotation. DJ JEL has shared his love for soca music in various stages across the globe including Japan, Australia, The United Kingdom, The USA, and across the Caribbean. DJ JEL has opened for acts such as Machel Montano, Patrice Roberts, Kes The Band, Skinny Fabulous, Voice and more. 

JEL is an industry thought leader. He’s worked on several campaigns with  digital streaming platforms such as Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, and Audiomack to grow the listenership of soca music from the region.  JEL is currently program director for the Soca Channel & curator for Tuff Soca Satellite radio on Sirius XM (Channel 1142) JEL is one of the first DJs to launch an 100% soca music channel on Sirius XM in the US & Canada. The channel features soca music from across the Caribbean/ Caribbean Diaspora that is registered and available for digital purchase. 

DJ JEL has won the FETELIST awards for Soca DJ of the year a total of three years in a row. DJ JEL soca mixes reaches 19 million streaming users via Apple, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts, Tune In & Jelinthemix.com. DJ JEL has one of the most popular mix series that reaches a wide audience across North America,  the Caribbean, Asia and Europe.

While OJ Marley's music has the refined edge that often comes from studio musicians, he's far from one. OJ's musical inspiration is the life he's lead, from the streets of Stockton, to life in the Marine Corps; living in the heat of the Mojave Desert. He records, mixes, and releases his own music - without pressure from outside sources to streamline, commercialize, or compromise who he is, or what his music means.

From the very beginning, OJ stood out as a musician and promoter. Rapping from the age of eleven, he and his cousins developed a reputation in Stockton for their unique sound and mastery of the language, performing as a
group called, The Big Face Boys. Time, and the challenges of life, however, would eventually split the group, and leave OJ began to pursue his music alone.
For the first time in years, OJ was left to write, record, promote, and perform without any assistance, but what could have been his darkest hour, has proven to be his brightest.

Now, OJ performs more shows, records more music, and has more projects in development than ever before. His electrifying shows are not only a highlight of his music, but of other
great artists from the area. Orange Juice's collaborations with His cousins Reezy Luciano and Rossi Ramone have helped to create some of the most exciting tracks of his career, and some of the most popular un-signed music California has seen in years. OJ has even begun filming on the rap-umentary, "OJ Did It." A film about the
life of a rising star, and the tribulations of the un-signed rap scene. A meticulous, dedicated artist, OJ is overseeing every part the film's development and is actively participating in the editing and distribution,
to ensure it's a legitimate portrayal of the lifestyle that so many emulate; the true struggle of an up and coming rapper.

With projects spanning every media forum, Orange Juice might well be the industry's future. Seeing his shows now is more than a great experience, it's your opportunity to say, "I saw him back then."

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