DJ Vudu Spellz

Biography

2 X Grammy accredited platinum producer and international DJ, DJ VUDU SPELLZ, is the next generation of upcoming seasoned Dj’s and producers. His chart topping produced song “Georgia”, performed by Ludacris and Jamie Foxx, was nominated for best hip-hop collaboration at the 2007 Grammy Awards. Vudu also has production and writers credits on Ludacris’ “Release Therapy” album that won a Grammy for “Best Rap Album Of The Year” at the 2007 Grammy Awards. Vudu has produced on numerous #1 billboard chart topping albums and was blessed to receive two platinum plaques in his first official year as a freshman in the recording industry. Vudu has been producing and recording since 1994 but some of Vudu’s recent NRA projects include Ludacris, Jamie Foxx, Chingy, R.Kelly, Do Or Die, Shawnna, Reuben Studdard, Montell Jordan, Cece Peniston and a host of others. Vudu has also done voice overs for promos and commercials for TVT Records which aired on BET Awards Show and recent radio ad for PBS tv series “Fight The Power” executive produced and hosted by hip hop Icon Chuck D from Public Enemy.

Vudu produced songs for Grammy Award winner Harold Lily who wrote “You Don’t Know My Name” for Alicia Keys. Harold and Vudu’s collaboration “Po Pimpin” appeared in Ushers Movie “In The Mix”. Vudu’s guest appearances as a DJ and as a producer include BET’s “106 and Park”, BET’s “Rap City – The Basement”, “Fox – In The Morning”, “UPN’s Reality Hip Hop Show”, and “ Girls Gone Wild Spring Break – South Padre” so it’s safe to say Vudu’s no stranger to the camera. Vudu gets his name from the original word Voodoo which is perceived to be negative. Vudu changed the spelling and put a twist on it with his new definition : “controlling my audience in a positive way through my music, therefore putting a Vudu Spellz on them” . Vudu’s New Orleans Gumbo-like style is a unique blend of Dirty South, Midwest, East and West Coast hip-hop .Vudu produces and spins Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, Top 40 and a taste of many other genre’s of music making him one of the most versatile producers to hit the market. His 2002 Midwest Music Award and 2006 Global Mixx DJ Nomination for “Best Hip-Hop Producer” speaks for itself. Vudu’s national DJ history also makes him more of a hot commodity to any club . With addition to his Discography of multi-platinum artist. Vudu is also a former alumni of P. Diddy’s Bad Boy Management Family and has traveled across the country spinning for the most prestigious companies like National Lampoons who holds an MTV sponsored SPRING BREAK TOUR every year in Las Vegas, Mexico, and Texas. Vudu has also spun in many other markets including Alaska, Seattle, Chicago, And Memphis .Vudu plans to continue building his entertainment company, Vudu Spellz Entertainment Inc.,building his catalog, DJ experience, and making an impact on the world of music and entertainment.

Vudu Spellz current projects include the DGE/Universal release of his song collaboration “Sex Your Troubles Away” featuring new artist M-Status and guitarist Fretty Brown along including the music video introducing his daughter, artist and songwriter Nasia. Vudu also is creative designer and DJ for Power 88 (Las Vegas) and KISS Fm 98.7 in Alexandria, Louisiana. He is also working on a current projects with son, producer DJ J Legacy, featuring new up and coming artists Daiyon, Ivy Shades, 9 year old hip hop phenomenon Lil Jeezy and other promise independent artist nationwide. And last but not least Vudu is a strong believer in giving back to the community and is part of several foundations and outreach programs that support and uplift the youth including the Taking Back The Block Foundation (Las Vegas) founded and created by by close friend and business associate Robert Strawder that includes the Hip Hop Entrepreneurship Program and the McCarty Legacy Foundation located in Vudu’s home town of Kankakee,IL co founded by his mother Christine McCarty Booker. Music runs deep in Vudu’s blood having a family of musicians, artists and singers on both sides of the family and having children of his own that are blessed with those talents as well has continued a legacy that is going to continue making a mark on the world. Stay tuned into Vudu Spellz.

References

*DJ/MC on Power 88 (Las Vegas)
*DJ/MC on KISS 98.7 (Louisiana)
*Resident DJ @ Ghostbar/Palms Casino (Las Vegas)
*Resident DJ @ Railhead/Boulder Station Casino (Las Vegas)
*Resident DJ @ Capitol Lounge (Denver)
*National Lampoons Spring Break Tour
*Eye Candy Lounge @Mandalay Bay (Las Vegas)
*Stratosphere (Las Vegas)
*Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club (Las Vegas)
*NBA All Star Weekend (Las Vegas) (Tyrese DJ)
*Club Rubber (Las Vegas) (Dj for Ying Yang Twins + Petey Pablo)

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