Written By Derek Harper
Posted September 11, 2016
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.
It’s a different kind of Sunday! First of all we pause to honor all of our first responders and those who lost their lives on 9/11. It’s also the first Football Sunday of the new season!! All that being said… grab a glass of wine and let’s toast! Wine goes well with DJ Jamad’s latest offering of “The Afromentals Mix.” Check the playlist:
The “Afromentals” Mix # 26
1. Maxwell – 1990x
2. Yuna – Lanes
3. Kaytranada feat. Syd – You’re The One
4. Rick James – Give It To Me Baby
5. Lloyd – Get It Shawty (Telescope Thieves Remix)
6. Nao – Bad Blood
7. Angie Stone – Brotha
8. Benny Sings – Twist You Around
9. Teedra Moses feat. 3D Na’Tee – Only U
10. Donell Jones – This Luv
11. Total – No One Else
12. Zo. Feat. Phonte – Everything She Wants
You may face some challenges this week… so we included the “Afromentals Mix” below for your free downloading pleasure! Enjoy!!
