Whether I'm managing the energy in a room full of people, or facilitating a critical business moment, my creative and professional roles are the same:
Be prepared, identify the proper timing, and make calm decisions under pressure.
My page reflects the breadth of my experience: music, culture, wellness, and corporate life — all grounded in readiness and intention.
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📸 by @hndwrk_
#757 #djlife #corporatelife #afrotech #blackgirlmagic
Immersed in live sound is where I'm happiest 🔊🎶
The Weeknd- After Hours Til Dawn Tour 🎟️
July 2022
FedEx Field
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📸 Photo credits to the Ethiopian girls sitting behind me who could "feel my energy" and wanted to capture pics of me. 🇪🇹🫶🏾
DAY PARTY | OPEN MIC! 🎤☀️
Saturday May 23rd we’re bringing artists, producers, creatives & music lovers together for an evening built for discovery, networking & real performance moments at @granbystglowbar .
Whether you rap, sing, perform poetry, spoken word or something completely different — the mic is open.
🎶 2 songs max • any genre welcome
PLUS: @theomgshow757 “OMG Producers Showcase” curated by @2hei757 & @danijohnson757 🔥
Opportunity to receive:
📸 A photoshoot from @goodsocietygroup
🎙 Interview on @themusicforumva podcast
🎚 (2) hours of studio time (@themusicforumva )
Hosted by: @artelcarter & @jingriffeyjr
Sounds by: @vinnydelsol
Food • Drinks • Day Party vibes available all evening 🍹✨
Official collaboration between @goodsocietygroup x @granbystglowbar
🗓 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 5PM – 9PM
🎟 Entry: $10
📝 Artist sign up: GoodSocietyworld.com/openmic
Come perform. Come network. Come catch a vibe.
Sunday the 26th. “Brunch Behavior”.
One-time, 1-day only pop-up curated menu by @chefhipz . From chicken pancake lollipops (we literally invented this try to google / find a recipe it don’t exist LOL) to shrimp and grits plus more. Guaranteed photo-worthy moments.
3 DJs. Multiple blend / genre setlist. Small vendor popup. Few activities to keep things festive. Grab your table / RSVP now. Website / link in-bio.
See you soon!
🔗🤸🏾♀️🎉 FAVORITE PART OF THE NIGHT WAS ALL THE AMAINGLY TALENTED DJS COMIMG OUT TONEXPERIENCE CAMP! Thank you to @scuba_ju for curating this crazy set and bringing out all your people! It was a blast!! WHERE ELSE CAN YOU GET 7 DJS TO ROCK THE CROWD?!! #TLCCAMP2026 @thelinkcreativecamp@thelinkcreative
DJ Dani J 🎼🎧 @danijohnson757 speaking about owning her creative space and the power of real estate 🏡 for creatives. She’s at the forefront of the 757 music scene, and she’s leading the charge through ownership!
#ZachismyREALTOR
#757DJ
#757Realtor
#HamptonRoadsRealEstate
Shot Out to @danijohnson757
She curated a special set dedicated to Hannon. Definitely did her research and showed honors. Keep killing it queen! 👑
Salute The Legend No. 002
Hannon Lane @hannonlane
We don’t take it lightly when we get to stand in the presence of greatness—and last night, the room felt that. The music, the conversations, the energy… it all aligned.
To everyone who pulled up and poured into the space, thank you.
To the producers who stepped up for Pass The Aux and shared their sound with confidence, this is what this platform is for.
To our performers, DJs, and contributors you helped bring the night to life in a real way.
And to Hannon Lane… thank you for the blueprint, the contribution, and the inspiration that continues to move through the culture.
This is why we do The CookUp.
To honor the legends.
To build community.
To create space for what’s next.
We’re just getting started.
Thank you to
Live Performances
Khi Infinite performing live @khi.nfinite
Special performance by Jade Josephine @jadejosephine
Sic Mic @eastcoast_mikey
Attitude @attitudeizhigher
Producer Lineup Featuring: AJ Rios @ajrios.music Chop Gawd @prodbychopgawd Mgetem @m_getem789 Illien Rosewell @Illien -rosewell
DJ Sets From
@gustothedon@danijohnson757
Shout out to our Community Supporters & Sponsors
@gransbystglowbar@surelygoodness_cc@scoremoneyx@needglue@beard_godz@sdothoffathadonna
#TheCookUp #PassTheAux #beats #illienrosewell
This Saturday The Queen @danijohnson757 will be doing a set LIVE !
Illien Rosewell Presents: The CookUp – Salute The Legend honoring the incomparable @hannonlane
🎹 We celebrate the legendary Hit Maker !
Performing Live
Chop Gawd @prodbychopgawd
AJ Rios @ajrios.music
MGETEM @m_getem789
Illien Rosewell @illien_rosewell@khi.infinite@gustothedon
🔥 We bring together producers, artists, and tastemakers
🎛 And we keep the culture cooking.
PRODUCERS — PASS THE AUX IS OPEN.
If you’ve got beats that deserve speakers, not hard drives…
Pull up and register.
Bring the drums.
Bring the soul.
Bring the knock.
🗓 March 21 | 7PM
📍 Glow Juice Bar – Norfolk, VA
Let’s cook.
#TheCookUp #PassTheAux #hiphop #ProducerCulture
#rap
Artwork provided by @needglue
DJ Dani J understood the assignment.
Nothing but good sounds all Brunch.
If you heard your favorite track, drop a 🔥.
#Brunchmusicva #757Events #Local757 #757music #757Food
Brunch was one for the books. ✨
Thank you to everyone who pulled up, showed love, and brought the energy.
We caught a lot of great moments throughout the day and we’ll be sharing more photos all week.
Make sure you’re following so you don’t miss them.
#Brunchmusicva #757Events #Local757 #757music #757Food
