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.

Memorial Day Weekend is a time to thank those who served, fought and gave their lives for some of the basic liberties we enjoy… including kicking back and listening to great music. DJ Jamad served this one up for you!! It would go well with some barbecue, libation and friends!! Big shout going to Jeremy […]

Vocalist Toni Redd opens for Kirk Whalum at the Rialto Center for Performing Arts this Friday, June 3rd. What you may not have known is that she has four recorded projects under her belt already. She stopped by The Cutting Edge of R&B and talked about recording with Kirk Whalum: https://soundcloud.com/majicatl/toni-redd-talks-about-working-with-kirk-whalum Make sure you check […]

All Trekkies (the affectionate name for  fans of “Star Trek”) will rejoice this Summer, when the next installment in the Star Trek series hits theaters. The 2nd Trailer just hit Social Media. Check it out!  

“The Voice” Season Five winner Tessanne Chin stopped by “The Cutting Edge of R&B” and talked with me about her five year plan…. https://soundcloud.com/majicatl/tessane-chin-talksabouther5yearplanweb   She also talked about what she dislikes…. https://soundcloud.com/majicatl/tessanne-chin-talks-about-what-she-hates   Make sure you join me for “The Cutting Edge of R&B” …every Sunday Night at 9 p.m. on Majic 1075!!

It was a beautiful weekend in the ATL… and we wanted you to end it in an awesome way!! Every Sunday Night at 9:30 p.m. DJ Jamad serves up the Afromentals mix on Majic 1075!! Peep this week’s ingredients: 1. James Blake – Modern Soul 2. starRO – Love Is King 3. SWV – MCE […]

Make sure you finish your weekend in the most relaxing way!! The Cutting Edge of R&B features new music from great, up & coming artists…plus really hot tracks from artists who are on the forefront of their craft!!  As the ultimate bonus… we give you a hot mix from Dj Jamad!! This week’s #Afromentals mix […]

DJ Jamad put together another awesome Afromentals Mix..this time paying tribute to His Royal Badness!!!  Check it out and clip below to download! https://soundcloud.com/majicatl/the-afromentals-mix-prince-edition Here’s the playlist for your reviewing pleasure: The “Afromentals” Mix by DJ Jamad for MAJIC 107.5 #12 (Prince Tribute) 1. Lil Dave – I Would Die For You 2. Grooveman Spot […]

Here’s another incredible mix by DJ Jamad as heard live on “The Cutting Edge of R&B” every Sunday Night  on Majic 1075 FM, on the MAJICATL app for tablet, android or I-phone and right here streaming live!! Feel free to check out Jamad’s playlist for Afromental’s Mix #9 right here: The “Afromentals” Mix by DJ […]

Our exclusive Ladies of the 90's Mix courtesy of DJ Frost!

It's good to come across new music. It's especially good of it doesn't quite sound like anything else out right now. Let us know what you think?

Hey!! Derek Harper from the Cutting Edge of R&B!! Check out this exclusive with Critically acclaimed new vocalist Andra Day!!