Derek “THE BIGG DM” Jurand
Over the last 16 years, Derek “The Bigg DM” Jurand has worked with all walks of people in the music industry. From his experience as a radio personality, program director, or helping and developing talent, he aims to inspire another generation of greatness while at the same time preserving what it means to be a DJ–and having the world respect his art and craft.
An overview of Derek Jurand’s work and experience:
- Over 16 years of Radio & Music Industry Experience (Southeast Region: TN, AL, MS, GA) including mixshow, programming and on-air.
- CEO: DMJ Music Group,LLC (Artist & Radio Management and Label Consultation, DJ Servicing
- Artist/Label Roster Includes: Dave Pracyse (Artist Management)
- Label Consultation: WestCoast Knockin Records, ATNT Entertainment, StayTooned Entertainment
- Vice President: Core DJs Worldwide, LLC.
- Program Director-Core DJs Syndicated Radio Show Worldwide: The Core DJs Syndicated Radio Show (11 markets and 5 Markets overseas
- Music Manager: DJDataLinc.com (Now the Club DJs spins count!)
- Old School Lunch Mix: Mon-Fri: 12Noon – WRVZ-Charleston, WV (98.7 The Beat)
- Featured DJ: BETs Rap City (3/08-The Core Retreat 8 Takeover) Episode with Core DJ Tony Neal, The Core Models, Fat Joe & The Host Core DJ Q45
- Featured DJ: 1st Annual LisaRaye Celebrity Weekend, Puerto Rico (May 2010)
- Mixtapes-The Jump Off (2001), The Meltdown (2003), The TechNition Takeover (2003), XXXClusives Book 1 (2004), XXXClusives Book 2 (2004), A Taste of R&B vol. 1 (2005), The Definition of Old School Vol. 1 (2005)
- SEA (Southern Entertainment Award) Winner:
- 2004- Best Exclusives on a Mixtape
- 2005-Weekend Radio Personality of the Year
- 2006-Old School DJ of the Year
- 2007-After-hours Club of the Year (Twilight Zone)
- 2008-Industry Event of the Year (Core DJs Retreat)
- 2010-Impact Award Recipient
- Nominated for 2 SEA Awards (2009)
- Old School DJ of the Year
- Industry Power Broker/Male
- Nominated for SEA Award (2011)
- Old School DJ of the Year
“I AM HIP HOP! The DJ is the CORE of the music business, and I’m proud to be a part of this elite group of individuals. There is more ahead; the question of the day is: Are you ready?”
-Derek “The Bigg DM” Jurand
