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London Calling Podcast Yana Bolder
ItzYourzRadio with Donni-Oh Eclectic, diverse, Wide Range, are all adjectives to describe what Donni Oh, Jay-Mo, and DJ Cheese bring to the airwaves inside Itz Yourz Radio every Sunday from 4p-7p. Take a break from the ordinary and witness something extraordinary with Culture aware discussion and focus on the elements of Hip Hop, R&B, and Neo Soul. Not just another Radio show….Itz Yourz Radio on Live 975!!
Growing up in the 80s, 90s and even through today, sports and music have seamlessly merged. To play pro sports and/or to be involved in entertainment are the aspirations of most urban youth. For Dondre’ “Donni-Oh!” Phoenix, it was no different. On the court, Magic Johnson was his favorite basketball player, and musically, he was inspired by the turntable wizardry and sounds of the legendary N.Y. DJ/personalities Kool DJ Red Alert and Mr. Magic. Becoming a professional basketball player was plan A, and plan B was being an on-air radio personality. Fortunately, BOTH were obtained, at some degree. In 1989, it all began to take shape. “Donni-Oh!” was chosen as one of the Top 500 high school basketball players in the USA. He was also selected as a McDonald’s High School Basketball All-American nominee.
On the music side, in 1989, Donni-Oh!’s pops bought him his first pair of turntables and mixer for Christmas, along with 2 copies of Public Enemy’s “Welcome To The Terror Dome”. He already had several records bought with his allowance money as a youth, such as, Treacherous Three’s “Feel The Heartbeat”, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5’s “Apache” and “Freedom”, Dr. Jeckyll & Mr Hyde’s “Genius Rap”, Spoonie Gee’s “Love Rap”, Funky 4 Plus 1’s “That’s The Joint”, amongst others.
“Donni-Oh!” didn’t get the chance to play in the NBA full time, however, he played in the NBA Summer Pro League and a few semi-pro leagues, as well. Musically, he attained, his goals and then some. With other unexpected stops and achievements along the way, here’s a timeline, “snap shot”, of the athletic and musical bio of Dondre’ “Donni-Oh!” Phoenix.
Donni Oh’s entertainment career achievements:
1989 – Donni-Oh!’s “Flava” mixtape series began through 2001
1993 – Attended the Columbia School of Broadcasting
1995-’02 – Co-owner of Flavaz Urban Wear (Clothing Store)
1995 – Evening on-air personality at Mix 106.3 FM (Cambridge)
1999 – Mid-day on-air personality on Magic 98.9 FM (Salisbury)
1999-’02 – Public Relations assistant at B.E.S.T. Sports & Entertainment (Philadelphia)
2000 – DJ’d at Egypt, Boyz II Men, Big Tiger & Friends Celebrity Party in Baltimore
2001-present – Launched Flavaz Promotions
2002 – DJ’d at NBA star Rasheed Wallace’s NBA All-Star Party in Philadelphia
2002-04 – Afternoon drive on-air personality/asst. Music Director on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio (DC)
2006-’09 – Host of ItzYourzRadio on Magic 98.9 FM (Salisbury)
2009-present – ItzYourzMedia (TV, radio, internet, voice-overs, production)
2015-present – Launched ItzYourzRadio (Urban radio format) on Tunein
2016-present – Launched Soul Talk 100 (Black talk radio format) on Tunein
2017-present – Joined Live 97.5 FM to re-launch ItzYourzRadioLive on FM
