DJ AJ aka Austin J.R

Name / Stage Name: Austin J.R / DJ AJ

Show Title & Genre:  The Mixtape Show / RNB – Hip Hop – Afrobeat – Dancehall

Interests & Hobbies:

Guitar, Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Actor, Producer, Social Media Marketing Management, Web Design, Fitness and personal training, football

Musical Background/History:

AJ has been performing since the tender age of 11. He has performed at many venues such as the Birmingham NEC, Pride Park and many others and was a part of the ITV workshop from the age of 12. AJ has recently starred in the new live action Little Mermaid Movie and is now turning his career to radio. His influences vary from Soul, Rnb, Jazz, Hiphop, and UK Grime. Austin has his own music available on his website which is austinjr.com and you can follow him on SC, Facebook, and Twitter & Instagram @austinjrartist

How did you get involved with GFM?

Via Derrick Francis

Achievements:

Winner of the Nottingham Open Mic UK finals

Winner of the Midlands Open Mic UK Finals

Gold level artist in the Open Mic UK competition

Performed for the Queen

3 National tours of the country in theatre

Starred in a Disney Movie.

Musical aspirations:

Would like to play his music at Wembley Arena

3-5 Most Influential Tracks:

Dear momma – Tupac

I Look Good – OT Genasis

Nuh fear dem – Capleton

Michael Jackson – Billie Jean

Westchester Live – Fourplay

Message to GFM Listeners 

All praises to the most high! Peace, Love and prosperity to all