Just a kid from Detroit repping San Diego, still trying to process the rooms I find myself in. Grateful doesn’t even cover it. Big shoutout to the people who open those doors and keep me in position. Also we’re rocking the greatest dunk to exist in my opinion s/o @artsandrecstore
Had the chance to tell Swizz Beatz how much “Wild Out” and “Banned From TV” meant to me growing up. Then told Alicia Keys I be in the car singing “Diary” like I wrote it myself.
Life gets surreal sometimes. I don’t take any of this lightly.
I really can’t put into words how thankful I am for my nephews, my goddaughter, and their parents. Watching them grow up has been a real honor. Honestly, I think I’ve learned more from them than they’ve ever learned from me.
Real talk, without those kids in my life, I don’t think I’d be as emotionally put together as I am today. They’ve taught me patience, perspective, and how to show up better as a man.
Also, for the record, I’m a proud godfather to four amazing kids, and that’s a title I take seriously.
And yeah, I know I’ve been quiet on social media lately. I’ve been taking time to relax, recover, and get my mind right. I’ll be forcing myself back on here Monday.
First off, thank you to everyone who donated to the GoFundMe and reached out to me personally. It truly means more than I can put into words. I’m not going to lie, I cried a few times seeing how much love people showed me.
I’ve been staying off social media a bit to avoid overstimulating my brain and emotions while I focus on healing. Truth is, I was dealing with cancer and only told a select few people because I didn’t want to be babied or treated differently.
Like I’ve said before, I have a bad habit of overworking myself and pushing way past my limits. That mindset caught up to me and started doing real damage to my body, leading to more hospital visits than I’d like to admit. That part is on me, and I’m committed to doing better. I’m taking things slower and being more intentional about my health moving forward.
Once again, thank you to my community for holding me down the way you always do. There is no DJ Root without this community, and I mean that wholeheartedly.
The GoFundMe link is still in my bio for anyone who wants to support or share.
Thank you to everyone who has liked, shared, and donated to my GoFundMe. I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I’m an open book, always have been, so I want you to know how much this support means to me. There really aren’t words big enough to cover the gratitude I feel. I say that a lot, and I fucking mean it. Without my community, I’m nothing, so thank you again. Maybe we’ll do a benefit show soon… we’ll see.
A special thank you to my inner circle of family and friends. And yes, my friends are family too. Thank you for keeping my spirits up, telling me to stop being a dumb ass when I needed it, pushing me to take care of my mental and physical health, and caring about me when I wasn’t doing a good job caring about myself.
The last few months have been rough. In and out of the hospital, running myself into the ground from working too much. That part is on me. I pushed too hard. Now I’m finally learning to slow the fuck down and take care of myself the right way.
But let me be clear about one thing. I’m not going anywhere, motherfuckers. You’ll still catch me at gigs. I’m just not doing two or three in a day anymore. I’m choosing longevity over burnout and health over ego.
Much love to every single one of you who showed up for me when I needed it most. I see you, and I appreciate you more than you know.
— Your Mom’s Favorite DJ
Between DJing and working overnights at the group home, there are at least 2 days a week where I’m pulling 16 hour days, and I’m out here beating my body up like I’ve got a brand new one just laying around.
Big shoutout to @dunekat for giving me a breather and holding it down with me. Real talk, a dope support system makes all the difference. You can get through damn near anything when you’ve got solid people in your corner.
Pull up to @bluefootbar today. I’m rocking from 3pm to 8pm.
Come catch some dope music, strong drinks, and yes, my handsome face in the mix. Sundays are made for unwinding, so slide through, catch a vibe, and let the tunes do their job. 📸 @wolfeden.media 👕 @thesilkcloudco
I do not have anything deep or poetic to say here. I just want to give a shoutout to @isaacruiz._ for being a genuinely solid person. I appreciate you a lot!
Also, I am absolutely coming for you in this year of sobriety. Respectfully, I am going to kick your ass.
Sometimes I still sit back and think about how wild this DJ life really is. I’m just a guy born at Garden City Hospital in Inkster, Michigan, who ended up making his way to San Diego. Somehow, DJing has taken me places I never thought I’d see in this lifetime. Bulgaria. The Philippines. Scotland. Cities and crowds I could have never predicted when I first put my hands on some turntables.
And of course, the most important destination of them all… your mama’s house.
Sorry, I had to.
Still, it means a lot to be able to rep both the 313 and the 619 everywhere this music takes me. And the craziest part is, I’ve still got two more international trips coming up this year to places I’ve never been. That should be dope.
Hey, if you’re reading this, you already know what to do. Come see me DJ this weekend. I promise you’ll have fun or else.
Is that a threat? Maybe. I don’t know. What do I look like, a cop?
Saturday 3/14
@slappinhands is back at @sessionsbythebay.sd for another Slap Sessions with
@fre3sty13@specthekid@j.r.jarris
Hosted by @ricscales
With @dj_root and @dunekat on the 1s and 2s
7 PM sharp
RSVP link in bio
Sunday 3.15
Catch me at @bluefootbar from 3 PM to 8 PM for your full Sunday Funday soundtrack. Good drinks, dope music, and me doing what I do best. Pull up, hang out, and close your weekend out the right way.
