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.

Exit Strategy is a hilarious comedy with an honest view point, centering on a public high school that is slated for closure at the end of the year.

As we celebrate the birth, life and legacy of a man that fought for freedom for all…we figured we would apply that to music. Everyone should have the freedom to explore different musical expressions…so DJ Jamad has put something real special together for you. Check out the playlist of this week’s AFROMENTALS mix: The “Afromentals” […]

hold on to this one for the next almost-snowstorm we have.

The holidays got you down? Nothing like music to sooth those holiday nerves...and DJ Jamad has the perfect prescription.

Download this week's edition of the Afromentals Mix for your personal collection.

Thanksgiving is fast approaching! Here's something else to be thankful for....

Steve “Stone” Huff is responsible for hit records with a plethora of artists including Joe, Avant, Keke Wyatt and more! We talked to him on the Cutting Edge about his new project. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! The lead single is something that will make steppers proud. Check out the video below for “DWTS”. Make […]

DJ Jamad has served up another free Afromentals Mix for you to download!

The Pharrell Williams produced- soundtrack is already garnering talk.

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 […]

It’s been a rough couple of weeks..hasn’t it? Music is the ultimate medicine when the world is sick. Take this prescription from DJ Jamad and tune in to The Cutting Edge of R&B…every Sunday Night at 9 p.m. on Majic 1075! BTW…you can down load this!

Ashanti Floyd..AKA Ashanti the Mad Violinist ..has been nominated for 6 Grammies.  However..most people don’t know his name. He’s performing at Southern Ground Ampitheatre in Fayetteville on June 26th. He stopped by The Cutting Edge of R&B and ran his resume: