About Derek Harper

A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Derek was the first African-American male from that city to receive Congressional nominations to attend The United States Naval Academy, West Point and the United States Air Force Academy. He attended the U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School for one year before deciding to pursue his interest in entertainment and accepting a scholarship to Florida A&M University, which is where he started his radio career.

In 2005, Derek assumed the title of Program Director for WAMJ and in 2007, he was given the additional responsibility and title of Program Director for WPZE.

With all the duties that are required of him in his current capacity, he still does his own airshifts on WAMJ and finds time to help charity organizations such as St. Jude’s Children’s Research Center and the South Dekalb YMCA. The father of four visits schools throughout the Atlanta area when time permits.

We know you are tired of hearing about Harvey’s destruction in the Houston area…. and you are also tired of the post-fight hype of Mayweather Vs. McGregor. Dj Jamad to the rescue!! He’s created another Afromentals Mix for you to regain your sanity from this weekend!! Check out the playlist:   Grey – Todo Tuyo […]

DJ Jamad serves up another musical smorgasboard! Check out this playlist:  The Sylvers – Only One Can Win J Dilla – Two Can Win Khalid – Location Lunice – Bricks Full Crate & Mar feat. Eric Roberson – She Was Fly Mary J. Blige – Mary’s Joint Joyce Wrice – Good Morning (Mndsgn Remix) Kelly […]

Trying to set the mood for a perfect evening? DJ Jamad has another edition of the Afromentals Mix that will do the trick for you!!! Invite someone special to do #Afromentals & Chill! Check out the playlist: Gabriel Garzon-Montano Trian Kayhatu – Kumiko (Spend The Night) Rihanna – Same Ol’ Mistakes NxWorries (Knxldge x Anderson […]

Well.. he really didn’t..unless your Mom loves a great mix of music. Check this playlist out: John Mayer – Still Feel Like Your Man Malcolm McLaren – World’s Famous Pharrell ft. Jay-Z – Frontin Jade – I Wanna Love You Tryezz – Cruise Control Koffee Brown – The After Party 7.. Rojai & E. Live […]

I had the pleasure of speaking to nu-soul group Killiam Shakespeare. They discussed their Philly roots and who they’ve worked with.   https://soundcloud.com/majicatl/killiam-shakespeare-interviewforweb

  The weekend here in the A-T-L was kind of chill. DJ Jamad had the perfect way to end it. Check out this playlist:   The “Afromentals” Mix #47   Zero 7 – In The Waiting Line MMYYKK – Love (In Legato) Robin Thicke feat. Snoop Dogg – It’s In The Mornin Sam Gellaitry – […]

  We tried to do a “Guns For Mixes”  exchange at the NRA convention at the World Congress Center yesterday. Unfortunately … we didn’t get any takers (we didn’t need the guns anyway). Perhaps it just wasn’t our audience!! Anyway… we’ve got a bunch of free downloads of musical pleasure for you to enjoy..courtesy of […]

DJ Jamad wants you to put you in the right vibe to get ready for another productive week! Check out this playlist: The “Afromentals” Mix #42 1. Connan Mockasin – I’m The Man, That Will Find You 2. Benny Sings – New Bed 3. Dreezy ft. T-Pain – Close To You 4. Stokley from Mint […]

The Internet has been holding it down as the only full-fledged band on the R&B /indie music scene for the past couple of years. Now fans are getting the much awaited solo project from lead singer Syd.

Singer/musician/bandleader Jose James might be one of the most well known artists that YOU may not have heard of. The Minneapolis, Minnesota native already has 6 critically acclaimed projects under his belt. Last month he released his seventh. “Love In A Time of Madness” promises to open Jose up to a whole new audience. He […]

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Last night Majic 1075/975 hosted the preview screening of the new film "Logan"...which is the latest installment in the Wolverine series which is a spinoff of the X-Men films. Fans of the Marvel universe will not be disappointed by this film.