Ray S. has been a music fanatic since the first time he turned on the radio. He began entertaining at the age of 15 while attending High School in Richmond, VA. Ray recognized the demand for his talent after receiving invariable reverence from his peers; this foundation inspired the birth of "DJ RNS". 15 years later, DJ RNS has exceeded his own expectations as he has parlayed his deejaying hobby into an international brand.
DJ RNS's radio experience began in 1998 while deejaying for Old Dominion University's college radio station (WODU) and working on the University Special Events Planning Committee. After transferring to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), RNS became the Promotions Assistant for Clear Channel Communications in Richmond, VA. For over 2 years, RNS was a staple in the Richmond community while maintaining his position with Clear Channel's 106.5 The Beat. In May of 2004, RNS graduated from VCU with a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning.
In 2004, DJ RNS earned a spot on his first concert tour as audiences from abroad were introduced to RNS as the opening act for Usher's Truth Tour featuring Kanye West. As fixture in the club scene, DJ RNS has captivated crowds at some of the hottest venues on the East Coast including LOVE (formerly Dream Night Club), FUR Nightclub, The Cotton Club, Club Fevers, The Cherry Lounge, Mansion (Miami, FL), Club Secrets, Velocity, Paradise Lounge, Toads Place, TONIC Martini Bar, and the Hyperlink Cafe (featured on BET College Hill-VSU).
In 2005, DJ RNS foresaw a demand for radio friendly Hip Hop and R&B music in local retail outlets. With this notion, DJ RNS created the Iregula Radio syndicated mixed CD; a promotional compilation mixed CD containing radio friendly versions of today's most current Hip-Hop and R&B. The mixed CD was distributed and marketed specifically to 2 national urban retail chains, Downtown Locker Room/DTLR (over 65 retail outlets) and Up Against the Wall (over 23 retail outlets).
In the spring of 2006, DJ RNS signed a 2 year contract with XM Satellite Radio that allowed the Iregula Radio syndicated mixed CD concept to air as a weekly radio show every Tuesday at 10 PM on XM Radio, Direct TV and AOL Radio. This incredible opportunity allowed DJ RNS to market himself to millions of listeners while strengthening the Iregula Muzik brand via IREGULA RADIO. As his fan base grew to unimaginable levels, RNS was able to enlist special guest appearances from numerous national recording artists such as: Chris Brown, Memphis Bleek, Paul Wall, Jae Millz (Young Money), Rick Ross, David Banner, Alfamega (Grand Hustle), Kinfolk Kia Shine, Small World (DTP), Talib Kweli, Smitty, Brisco, Yung Joc, Rich Boy, Eve, Lloyd Banks, Daz Dillinger, Jody Breeze, Gorilla Zoe, The Clipse, DJ Khaled, Mya, Freeway, Trina, Swizz Beatz and more.
Leveraging the growing success of his Iregula Radio XM radio show, DJ RNS negotiated an advertising and marketing sponsorship agreement with DTLR to produce promotional mixed CD's for all their national retail markets including Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, North Carolina, Atlanta, and Chicago. The mix CD success was punctuated in 2007 when his 2nd promotional CD for DTLR, entitled Street Heat, was reviewed on Music Television's (MTV) Mixtape Monday as the Notable Selection of the week. DJ RNS is currently the CEO of Iregula Muzik Ent. Group LLC, a Virginia-based company focused on music production, DJ services and artist development and Enjoy Life Marketing & Events. For more info, news and free mixed CD's visit www.DJRNS.com.
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EDUCATIONAL & PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
College Intern for Def Jam Music Group (Promotions Department)
Bachelors of Science in Urban Studies and Planning (Marketing Certificate) - VCU
2 years as a Promotions Assistant at Clear Channel Communications
2.5 years as an On Air Personality/DJ for XM Satellite Radio - RAW 66
15 years experience as a professional DJ
11 years experience as an Event Promoter and Planner
WORLD-WIDE WEB ACTIVITY
www.DJRNS.com
*Averages 35,000 - 70,000 hits per month
*Newsletter email list of 1,000 + visitors
Mix CD Placement via:
Datpiff.com
DJDownloadz.com
ThatCrack.com
Icecreamtapes.com
Livemixtapes.com
Ewenotnotfatewefluffy.blogspot.com
247mixtapes.com
Onlinemixtapes.com
Hiphopforfree.com
Mixtaperadio.net
Reprezent.ch (Switzerland)
Blackmusic.to (Germany)
Rapgodfathers.com (Forum)
Larueduhiphop.com (France)
Wywcm.blogspot.com (Canada)
MEDIA RECOGNITION
Ozone Magazine 3rd Annual DJ Issue (USA National distribution)
Urbanlyfe Magazine feature (USA Mid-Atlantic Region distribution)
RagoMagazine.com feature/mixtape review (UK)
MTV.com Mixtape Monday review for DJ RNS "Street Heat"
AllElements.net or AllRap.cz mixtape review - DJ RNS "Best of Three 6 Mafia Ch. 1" (Czech Republic)
HipHopGame.com mixtape review - DJ RNS "Best of Three 6 Mafia Ch. 1"
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP ACOUNTS
Virginia Lottery
Downtown Locker Room (DTLR)
Up Against The Wall
Nosaj Authentics
Phillips Distilling/UV Vodka
Diageo/U.S. Concepts/Crown Royal
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONAL AFFLIATES
Richmond Jazz Society
Jack & Jill of America
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
The Multicultural Greek Alliance of VCU
Virginia Union University
Old Dominion University
University of Richmond
Hampton University
William & Mary University
University of Mary Washington
Norfolk State University
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Richmond City Public Schools
Henrico County Public Schools
MAJOR EVENTS
DTLR and The Clipse - "Til The Casket Drops" Album Release Listening Party (12-07-09 | DTLR Southern Shopping Center - Norfolk, VA USA)
The Richmond Reunion Gala sponsored by DTLR and UV Vodka (11-25-09 | Popkin Tavern - Richmond, VA USA)
UFC Wednesday Fight Night - The Ultimate Fighter 10 "Heavyweights"
(Every Wednesday 9/16/09 - 12/02/09 - Finale aired Saturday 12/05/09 | Popkin Tavern - Richmond, VA USA)
"GET SOME" Nosaj Authentics.com ON-LINE Clothing Store Launch Party & Birthday Celebration (3-1-08 | COSMO Lounge - Richmond, VA USA)
The Street Dream Tour Featuring Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Fat Joe and Jim Jones (7-2-07 | Hampton University Convention Center - Hampton, VA USA)
XM Satellite Radio and Leo G's Birthday Party with live performances from David Banner, Lil Flip, Keith Murray, Skillz, Fat Joe, Talib Kweli, Rick Ross (*Served Talib Kweli's DJ)
(6-8-07 | LOVE - Washington, DC USA)
The First Annual BET Hip-Hop Awards Show and Pre-party Hosted by Hennessy, BET.com and So So Def (11-11-06 | Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery - Atlanta, GA USA)
Norfolk State University Homecoming Concert featuring DJ Unk, Yung Joc and Rick Ross (11-1-06 | Norfolk, VA USA)
Crown Royal Barbershop Event sponsored by Crown Royal/Diageo (10-13-06 | Salon Z Barbershop - Richmond, VA USA)
The Game - "Doctor's Advocate" album listening party (9-2006 | XM Satellite Radio - Washington, DC USA)
VCU Fall Block Concert featuring Yung Joc and T.I. (2006 | VCU Siegel Center - Richmond, VA USA)
VCU STRUT Fashion Show hosted by Melyssa Ford (Model, Video Vixen, TV show host and actress) from BET (10-2005 | VCU Siegel Center - Richmond, VA USA)
Cory Alexander's Celebrity Basketball Game & Birthday Party hosted by NBA player Carmelo Anthony and Roc-A-Fella Records (2004 | Hyperlink Cafe - Richmond, VA USA)
Usher's The Truth Tour featuring Kanye West (8-5-04 & 8-7-04 | Hampton, VA and Raleigh, NC USA)
Annual Summer Celebration Pool Party sponsored and hosted by Applebottom Jeans & Nelly (6-5-04 | Hadad's Lake & Hyperlink Cafe - Richmond, VA USA)
BET's Kings Dominion Celebrity College Day After-Party hosted by Big Tigger from Rap City (4-10-04 | Hyperlink Cafe - Richmond, VA USA)
Matrax Productions Album Release Party sponsored by Hypnotiq and Interscope Records (2003 | Nike Town - Manhattan, NYC USA)
VCU Fall Block Concert starring Ludacris & DTP (2002 | VCU Siegel Center - Richmond, VA USA)