DJ Kelly Kel

04/11/2025

"Black or White" was released by Epic Records on November 4, 1991, as the first single from Dangerous. Michael Jackson wrote, composed, and produced the track with record producer Bill Bottrell, who provides an uncredited rap performance.

03/11/2025

Congratulations to Tammy & Joe! I had a great time DJing this reception and yes there was a mechanical bull haha. I love to DJ!

03/11/2025

Legendary!

UJA Essential Artists
Heavy D & The Boyz

Formed in Mount Vernon, New York, Heavy D & The Boyz brought fun, positivity, and smooth swagger to hip-hop. Led by the charismatic Heavy D, alongside G-Whiz, Eddie F, and the late Trouble T-Roy, the group blended upbeat rhymes with R&B grooves and polished production. Albums like Living Large (1987), Big Tyme (1989), and Peaceful Journey (1991) showcased their crossover appeal and dance-floor dominance. With hits like “Now That We Found Love,” “We Got Our Own Thang,” and “Somebody for Me,” they defined an era of clean yet powerful East Coast flavor that still resonates today.

03/11/2025

MJ Forever!

truly is in a league of his own! 🤯

According to Forbes, Michael Jackson since his death in 2009 has earned $3.5 BILLION from his music and catalog.

The King of Pop topped this year’s list once again with $105 million in earnings over the past 12 months. “When it comes to estate earnings,” one high-profile estate lawyer tells Forbes, “It’s MJ, then an enormous canyon, then everybody else.”

The biggest paydays came from unwinding assets that Jackson accumulated during his life. In addition to owning his own publishing rights and master recordings, Jackson also purchased the ATV catalog for $47.5 million in 1985—about $142 million today—which included among its nearly 4,000 songs almost every hit written together by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

That investment eventually returned $750 million in 2016 (around $1 billion today) when the estate sold its stake to Sony. Not included in that sale was Jackson’s own publishing and master recordings, but in 2024 his estate sold a 50% stake in those assets to Sony for another $600 million—much to the dismay of Jackson’s mother, Katherine, who said the sale would be against Jackson’s wishes and tried to block the deal in court.

Jackson’s brand has continued to mint money across many different categories—his posthumous 2009 concert film, This Is It, grossed $267 million at the box office, and an MJ-themed Cirque du Soleil tour in 2012 grossed $160 million, making it the most successful concert tour of that year and earning Jackson more money than any living musician. That success gave rise to Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE, which has held a residency in Las Vegas since 2013, and a Broadway show, MJ: The Musical, which debuted in 2022, totaling almost $300 million in total ticket sales and spawning several international productions.

These earnings made him the highest earning celebrity or sports star dead or alive since his death in 2009. 🔥

What do you guys think?

03/11/2025

UJA Essential Artists: KRS-One

A true pioneer of consciousness in hip-hop, KRS-One — “The Teacha” — transformed rap into a vehicle for knowledge, empowerment, and revolution. Emerging in the mid-’80s as the voice of Boogie Down Productions, he delivered gritty street narratives and political insight with unmatched authority. His albums Criminal Minded (1987) and By All Means Necessary (1988) set the foundation for socially aware rap, blending Bronx realism with militant intelligence. As a solo artist, KRS cemented his legacy with Return of the Boom Bap (1993) and KRS-One (1995), both filled with lyrical fire, battle-ready delivery, and boom-bap perfection. Few have educated, inspired, and embodied hip-hop’s spirit like KRS-One — the living definition of “edutainment.”

01/11/2025

Getting ready to do what I love!

27/10/2025

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell! Had a great time celebrating your special day 💒

22/10/2025

In the summer of 1995, I switched my BMG music club subscription from Pop/Rock to R&B, and the first CD I received was D’Angelo’s debut album, Brown Sugar. I remember pulling it out of the box having no idea who he was or what I was about to experience. At 15yo, this farm-raised white boy felt as if I’d discovered life on another planet. I’ll never forget pushing play and thinking, “This must be what s*x sounds like.” It moved me. It felt dangerous, like I could get grounded, maybe even arrested, just for listening to it. That’s what rock-n-roll does, and while he’s arguably the king of Neo-Soul, D’Angelo is my rock-n-roll. I’ve listened to this one album more than any other over the course of my lifetime, as recent as last month. He’s one of my all-time Top 5 artists and I’m so grateful for his inspiration and musical education.

18/10/2025

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉