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DJ Envy
Birth name Raashaun Casey
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- City / market
- New York City
- Key radio markets
- Queens, New York (hometown)
- Early career
- DJ Envy began developing his DJ skills as a teenager, starting to spin records at age 16. A native of Queens, New York, he built his reputation as a DJ before expanding his career into mixtapes, radio and entertainment. His work eventually brought him to Power 105.1 in New York, where he hosted an afternoon radio program before becoming one of the original hosts of The Breakfast Club.
- Radio station(s)
- The Breakfast Club · Power 105.1 / WWPR-FM — New York City
- Years active / era
- 1990s–Present
- Awards / recognition
- The Breakfast Club — Radio Hall of Fame, 2020
About
DJ Envy, born Raashaun Casey, is a DJ, nationally syndicated radio personality, entrepreneur, author and media personality. He is best known as one of the original co-hosts of The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 in New York City. His career combines DJ culture, Hip-Hop and R&B radio, celebrity interviews, entertainment, business and community-focused programming.
Career highlights
Began DJing at age 16. · Built his career through DJing, mixtapes and live events. · Became a radio personality in the New York market. · Hosted an afternoon program on Power 105.1 before joining The Breakfast Club. · Became one of the original co-hosts of The Breakfast Club when the program debuted in December 2010. · Helped build The Breakfast Club into a nationally syndicated radio program. · Was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame as a member of The Breakfast Club in 2020. · Created The Casey Crew podcast with his wife. · Expanded his brand into books, live events, business, automotive culture and entrepreneurship. · Created the Drive Your Dreams car show events. · Co-authored the book Real Life, Real Love.
Notable shows / programs
The Breakfast Club · DJ Envy in the Afternoon · The Casey Crew · The Breakfast Club Podcast · People's Choice Mix
Impact on Carolina radio
DJ Envy has helped connect traditional DJ culture with modern nationally syndicated Hip-Hop and R&B radio. Through The Breakfast Club, he has participated in interviews and conversations spanning music, entertainment, business, community issues and popular culture. His People's Choice Mix also keeps the traditional role of the DJ directly connected to his work as a morning radio host. His career demonstrates how a DJ can expand from mixtapes and clubs into national radio, podcasting, live events, entrepreneurship and multimedia.
The Breakfast Club
DJ Envy became one of the original hosts of The Breakfast Club when the program debuted on Power 105.1 in New York City in December 2010. The original lineup featured DJ Envy, Charlamagne Tha God and Angela Yee. The program grew from a New York morning show into a nationally syndicated radio and multimedia platform. DJ Envy remains a host of The Breakfast Club. His People's Choice Mix, a notable recurring feature of the program, showcases his roots and continuing work as a DJ through an extended music mix during the show.
Career beyond radio
DJ Envy has expanded his career beyond broadcasting through podcasting, books, automotive events and business ventures. His Drive Your Dreams car shows combine his interest in automotive culture with entertainment and community events. He also co-hosts The Casey Crew podcast, which discusses relationships, family and culture.
Social / official links
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