Haiti-born DJ, Hard Hittin Harry (Harry
D’Janite) is a Brooklyn, NY resident by way of Montreal, Canada and New Jersey.
Currently residing in Brooklyn, DJ Hard Hittin
Harry entertains his audience blending unique styles of the latest and
classic Hiphop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Pop, Rock, Soca, Afrobeat, Haitian
Kompas, Zouk, Kwaito, House, Techno, and much more. He is a MASTER at his craft
and all those that experience his vibe at a party or special event will testify
to this fact.
However
Harry is a true HAITIAN at heart and he always includes the music of Haiti to
celebrate his culture of Ayiti at his parties and special events. He speaks of
the resilience within his people that burns through Harry’s work ethic as he
delivers positive messages. He is constantly teaching and mentoring others to
follow and never give up on their dreams.
After attending and completing high school, Harry
attended the Crown Business Institute/Announcer Training Studios where he obtained
his FCC license and graduated to his first position in radio at WSOU, 89.5 FM -
a Seton Hall University radio station in 1987. There, he produced a weekly
radio show called "Quest," and trained high school students in
broadcast radio. Following Seton Hall, his career segued into his next position
at Jersey radio station WJDM, where he sold radio
advertisements.
Simultaneously, he developed and hosted "Midnite Expressions" at
WNJR, in which he designated a portion of his segment to be a platform for other
DJs to showcase their mixes. During HHH's involvement with radio, his DJ career
kicked off throughout the local club circuit of New Jersey. His mentors were
Kool DJ Red Alert, Grand Master Flash, Marly Marl and Mr. Magic.
The landmark of Harry’s career was his involvement
with The Fugees. He went to the
"Booga Basement" (studio) where he was introduced to them through a
friend after which, he became their DJ and toured with their first album
project, "Blunted on Reality,"
He left The Fugees in 1994 and joined the Manhattan PR firm Double XXposure and became a publicist
for 3 years there before starting his very own boutique firm Meridian
Entertainment for 10 years.
Harry held
residencies at numerous venues & spun for corporate events all over the NYC
area including Hotel Gansevoort, Fashion Forty, Santos Partyhouse, 230 Fifth
Penthouse, Highline Ballroom, Negril Village, Soco Bklyn, Diesel stores,
Adidas, Niketown, Details Magazine, ASPCA, and many more.
Harry has
appeared on FOX 5 Good Day New York 3 times (more than any other DJ) and
received a multitude of press including Details, GQ, New York Post. Recently
Harry appeared on the cover of Metro New York on Tuesday February 16, 2016.
As
co-founder of the Afrobeat/Tribal House music band THE EARTHMAN EXPERIENCE,
Harry's band performed at venues such as Blue Note, SOB's, Bam Cafe, Le
Poission Rouge, and many more. Visit www.facebook.com/earthmanexperience.
Harry
currently hosts and produces a weekly show entitled HAITIAN ALL-STARZ on WBAI 99.5
FM. The show airs every Tuesday evening/early Wednesday morning at 12
MIDNIGHT. Harry also hosts and produces a LIVE Caribbean mixshow Global Island Vybez on DWILDMUSICRADIO.COM.
You can
catch Harry spinning at his weekly residencies World Beat Night (Wednesdays) at
Red Rooster (Harlem), Vodou Bar (every 2nd Sat) Bed-Vyne Wine Brew
(every 4th Sat), and the world famous Apollo Theater for it’s
monthly Apollo Music Café Music Series.
DJ
Hard Hittin Harry is definitely one to
watch in 2016.
Keep your
eyes and ears wide open...and pay close attention.
DJ HARD HITTIN HARRY
646-339-2512
djhardhittinharry@gmail.com
646-339-2512
djhardhittinharry@gmail.com
CHECK OUT SOME RECENT
LINKS:
MULTIHOP TV presents "HAITIANS NOWADAYZ" featuring DJ HARD HITTIN HARRY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VZy0vL1UBM
DJ HARD HITTIN HARRY MIXCLOUD
DJ
HARD HITTIN HARRY SOUNDCLOUD
HAITIAN ALL-STARZ
RADIO ARCHIVES
DJ HARD HITTIN HARRY PODCAST
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