Music Meets Fashion Issue August September 2016

Go DJ!
We caught up with local favorite, DJLarry Jones from FUBU Radio
By:Shannon Rawley
After making his way to the Queen City in the late early 90?s, DJ Larry Jones began his career in the music
industry. Born and raised in New York City, he developed a growing passion for music. But he wasn?t
always your favorite DJ. He got his start as a music producer working for celebrities like Lil Romeo and
Master P. Later on, DJ Larry realized that a career in radio was more fitting for his personality. ?Producing
business was alright but it just wasn?t what I wanted to do at the time,? he said. What he enjoyed so much
about the radio was being able to be himself and the freedom that comes with being on air. ?I like it better
because, you can be yourself, you know? I like that I can create a personality and become that person on
air?, said DJ Larry.
As far as future plans, you can expect to see DJ Larry getting more involved in our local
community. He?s serious about doing something bigger than himself and having a lasting impact on the
youth. He?s planning to put together a back to school drive for kids before school begins this fall as a way
to give back and be a positive role model for his listeners. ?I want do a drive for children. I want to do a big
back to school bash with music and food. That?ll be my goal, I want to do that once a year to give back to
the kids. I don?t want anything back, I want to give back,? said DJ Larry.
For now, he plans to use his platform on the radio to make positive change in the community such as the
back to school kids drive. The official launch for his current station, FUBU Radio, is set for some time this
year. ?My main focus right now is FUBU Radio,? said DJ Larry Jones when asked about plans for him in the
near future. With all the things he has going on, be expecting big things from DJ Larry Jones.
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