The Rise of DJ Khaled

The child of Palestinian migrants, Khaled spent the primary years of his life in New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents were both musicians and they would regularly play Arab Music. Khaled fell in love with music too, and his first idol was Michael Jackson but gradually over a period of time he developed an interest in hip-hop. His parents supported him in music but his family had to move to Orlando, Florida, where, at 13 years old, he began to figure out how to DJ. Because of budgetary hardship, Khaled’s family came back to New Orleans. While still a youngster, Khaled quickly started working at the city’s Odyssey record store and started making rapport with rising rappers like Birdman and Lil Wayne. He also tried his hand at being a break-dancer and bee boy. But he realized that his calling was in music. He got his first break as college Radio DJ. At Miami pirate radio station Mixx 93, Khaled approached the on-air DJs and asked for a portion of their time slot. Marcello Valenzano and Andre Lyon, who were on the brink of leaving town and becoming known as production duo Cool & Dre, obliged. He worked up his way up to become number one Radio DJ, and he began to collaborate with everyone in the business. As he went on to become popular for his music sense, he also became a talk of

He got his first break as college Radio DJ. At Miami pirate radio station Mixx 93, Khaled approached the on-air DJs and asked for a portion of their time slot. Marcello Valenzano and Andre Lyon, who were on the brink of leaving town and becoming known as production duo Cool & Dre, obliged. He worked up his way up to become number one Radio DJ, and he began to collaborate with everyone in the business. As he went on to become popular for his music sense, he also became the talk of the music industry for throwing wild parties. Originally he was using the name ARABIC ATTACKS but he dropped the name post the September 11 attacks. His debut album Listennn was released on 6th June 2006 by Koch Records. Although it was a mild success yet he has never looked back since. It went on to hit the Top 20 of Billboard’s rap chart and, like all Khaled hits that followed, involved several rappers. Khaled remained with Koch for three additional albums: “We Takin’ Over,” “I’m So Hood,” “Out Here Grindin’,” and “All I Do Is Win.” They were made with a combined total of 14 rappers

His debut album Listennn was released on 6th June 2006 by Koch Records. Although it was a mild success yet he has never looked back since. It went on to hit the Top 20 of Billboard’s rap chart and, like all Khaled hits that followed, involved several rappers. Khaled remained with Koch for three additional albums: “We Takin’ Over,” “I’m So Hood,” “Out Here Grindin’,” and “All I Do Is Win.” They were made with a combined total of 14 rappers and  7 producers, these anthems saw Khaled earning several gold and platinum certifications.

In late 2015–16, a number of Snapchat videos of Khaled’s detailing his “key to success” received significant attention on the internet due to his larger than life persona. This newfound online recognition caused him to gain popularity; becoming an “internet phenomenon”, with some now describing him as a “living meme” or “meme in human form” No matter how notorious he comes across, his popularity is only increasing. His words are becoming quotes this these days and thousands of people search DJ Khaled quotes Published at: https://www.isnare.com/?aid=1960261&ca=Entertainment

In 2016, he pinned a book called The Keys including his opinions on success, real life stories  and mogul talk.

Written by:  Social Engtuto