How do I request a quotation for D-Nice to DJ an event?

OMG!!! GOAT mentioned "The TR808 is coming" and I TRULY GASPED!!! I LOOOOOOVED THAT PROMO!!! I remember it VIVIDLY - "The TR808 is coming, bright and early in the mo-or-ning" WOW That brought back memories. I too would kill to get that on my iPod.

Hi D! Just saw you on Super Sweet 16 and was impressed by how far you've come in the game... I am probably the same age as you - so I remember your career from back in days and to hear that you've DJ'd for everyone from Bill Clinton (gotta love him) to Michael Jordan - is a testament to how far you and hip hop in general has come. Congrats. =)

I had the pleasure of meeting Derrick Jones in New Orleans on several occasions. He and McBoo both were pretty "down-to-earth"(inside joke). Well I was younger then and I tell you he set the standards for anyone else I met who thought they were famous or infamous. You were truly a man of your word and has always had much respect from me. Always have and always will be your #1 fan.

p.s thoroughly enjoyed seeing the pix

I REMEMBER D-NICE FROM WAY BACK.. TRUE LEGEND IN THE GAME. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/DONCARLO1

U still tha man in my book. My name is D-Nice used ta B my theme music back in tha day. I know U still got beats in U and U could probly run laps around all sum of these producers in the game. When I come up and able 2 get at U 4 sum beats, IT'S ON. Fa real Fa real

Do you still speak to Kris? Whatever happened to Shinehead? Or Just Ice? And I'd kill to have the original version of THE TR808 IS COMING.The promo cut that was on KISS. Anyways I'm still a fan of HIP HOP, just not what it's become. Stay up and the FuScnicks were ok. La Smoooove was cool.

I truly enjoyed reading this posting!

Hey D-Nice, Thank God that you are able to live to talk about this. You know, I'm so happy to hear anything thing from you. I'm sitting here in my office with one of my coworkers, we spoke about what we remembered about you and the first thing came to mind was your "my name is D-Nice" we started singing and pulled up that song from the computer and started laughing,dancing and reminiscing about those days when your song came out. That's hip hop music from what we remember. Thanks for not giving up and remember you still have fans out there; Hint, hint soldiers in Iraq will love to see you perform

Look if anybody knows about putting pride to the side to support themselves, it's me. I am an aspiring producer. Unfortunately as of yet it doesn't pay the bills, put gas in my car nor put food on my table. So for the last 7 years I had to work in the most hated profession in the world. Telemarketing...And regardless of how annoyed people get with me calling during dinner time or whatever, I don't care how they feel. I have a family to support. And I commend you and whom ever else that reads this who has done the same.

it's amazing how people from different walks of life can be the same. i love to write poetry and would love to write for a living, but it's something that right now can not support my family. finding balance is what someone posted earlier, and that's true. it's amazing to see the work that you do and just by looking at the pictures you take, i can tell that it is a passion of your's and i'm hapy for you. just to reflect right quick, bdp is my favorite group of all time. you guys are legends to me. you guys are the reason that i fell in love with hip-hop. i still have all of the bdp cassettes, your call me d-nice cassette, and krs-one's solo albums. classic material. one of the lasting and coolist visions i have in my mind is in the movie "i'm gonna getcha sucka", berney casey tells keenan that all heroes have theme music, and low and behold, who struts out and play's jack's theme music other than the massive bdp crew. seeing you with the turntables strapped to you was the livest thing in the world. my cousins and i were so taken by that, because we loved, and still love bdp to this day. but anyway, it was inspiring to read what you wrote, because, yes we all have to come to a realization on things in life. your site is awe inspiring, and there are some very enlightening posts on this subject.

I commend this posting. A man will sweep floors and mop urine to feed his family, but a coward will hold on to his pride of past accomplishments. People often get "caught up" in what others might think, but others dont feed them or their family. So in closing I'll call you Derrick Jones the man, because a man notices his flaws and strives to correct them

derrick, it so nice to finally know the real you. as i look at your photos from cira 1976-1988 and you have written i am hip-hop on them i know exactly how you feel. see i too was born in 1970. boogie-down productions, you, ms - melodie, mc lyte, dougie fresh oh the list is endless salt n pepa i grew up on you guys. you especially was a heart throb to me. i have often wondered what were you doing these days. there has not been a day that has gone by that i haven't thought about you or had you in my prayers. i am so glad that you are still alive and doing great. stay blessed keep JESUS in your life and GOD will see you through!!!!! from a die hard fan. you will always be my man

amen to that brother!!!! you know I know, remember we was building in the record store I was working in back in the days. As is was said, "life is a classroom, open 24/7, so keep on learning so you don't get left behind", stay up D!!

mike g

D-That was a blessing to read. As we all continue to evolve, it is very important to not only count our blessings but be willing and able to share our journey's with one another. Our personal evolution is often the most challenging to pinpoint and articulate, but the most rewarding once we work through it. And trust, we all know it is a PROCESS. Be thankful, be blessed and be encouraged by God's favor and continue to be faithful. Thank you again for sharing :)
-Kim Cooper

Greetings D Nice! This is da fantabulous one called Queen Diva of KPFT 90.1 FM in Houston, Texas and from reading your entry in your journal it sounds to me that you have a book inside of you that is screaming to be published! I am here to tell you that you need to get started on it so that the entire world may know just what you went through from being a manchild to a man. Hip Hop is so powerful and extremely influencial to the youth and young adults today. Your book...the one that is waiting to be written will change many lives and help to save those going in the music industry a lot of headache and heartache. Your voice is needed right now and your book will be a catalyst for all the rest of the Hip Hop veterans to tell their story and receive the money that they missed out on the first time around. Holla at a "diva! I'm still waiting to interview you on my radio show..."Divine Voices with Queen Diva" here in Houston...Hear it live on www.kpftx.org every other Wednesday from 4am-7am est...It's actually Thursday morning but it is considered a Wednesday show....this week's topic...Overcoming Fears...

I feel you Dee. At some point reality sets in and you have to evaluate what life is really about. Keep pushing Bro.

That's some real talk. A lot of cats might read that and laugh at Moc for punching the clock at a parking lot, but these same cats are probably working some wack job themselves and never tried to pursue their own dreams. I used to bump Fu-Schnickens and anyone that tries to clown must remember that these guys were on the kung fu shit before Wu had come out. Plus these dudes had tracks. La Schmoove, Ring The Alarm...those are still hot. Dude got to put out 2 albums on a major label. He did his thing.

This entry reminds me of how Biggie dissed Kwame on "Unbelievable". Kwame was and is a talented dude and that line was foul considering he hadn't done shit to deserve it. Fast forward 10 years and Kwame is back doing his thing and the same niggas that probably laughed at that line are wishing they had tracks from him now. Talent doesn't play out and I'm sure Big would trade places with him now in a second.

Keep doing your thing D.

Oh man, I just came across this link from MSN and for the last week during my breaks at work I've been enthralled in the bittersweet memories that you talk about D. But I had to comment on this post because I've been there. I was an aspiring journalist and my passion in writing but I had to face facts since I have a mortgage to pay! I am now doing the one thing I said I never would. Collections, but it's not bad since It more than pays the bills and I still have time to write, just not commercially. I think we all go through the realization at some point that we have to grow up and do what we have to do to survive. I mean Imagine spending 4 years in college to become a professional medical bill collector. Ce' la vie.
P.S. Trust me, I grew up in Philly and it has never looked better than in your pics!

man your last name ain't jones it's Beasley. lol

An amazing and inspiring story to say the least. For a member of the Fu-Schnickens, a group that was indeed hot and on top for their time, to now be parking cars for monetary substance and for survival is crazy but better yet...crazy real.I'm glad you expressed yourself as you did, D. My belief is that many times people in this crazy world are always busy comparing themselves to and competing with the next person rather than looking deep within themselves first. I'm 36 now, and i've been attempting to support myself solely as a dj/mc for some time now and it's a very uncomfortable feeling, especially when i try to play music that's hot but doesn't really get the attention of the "average everyday" lounge/club patrons, AND managers/lounge owners are extremely skimpy with fees unless you're a big name (which doesn't insure quality by the way.).
Your entry has awakened my "buried" belief that although i'm firmly attatched to my music, i've got to change my ways and make more mature decisions to positively affect my future as a man. You couldn't have dropped science any better my mellow. Keep on doing your thing and i'll try to support you at your upcoming events when i can.
Thanks for being a real brother. Respect.

I just want congratulate you on the person and the man, you've become, continued sucess, a fan then, a fan now.

Derrick, you are such a powerful spirit and voice. Remain positive and focused. The best is yet to come. Keep rising.

I have been a fan of yours for a long time..even before you came out with BDP. You use to date a girl that lived in my building back when you use to be fourteen or fifteen...It is really good to see that you are doing well for yourself emotionally and spiritually...You are at a point in your life that you came to terms with life in general and who you are as a Man. People just in general have a tough time with Life and just trying to figure out their purpose. You have made a major step in life with ACCEPTANCE. And never forget that in our struggles their is always a reason WHY things happen. It might not make sense at the time, but it will reveal itself when it is time. You may have suffered for five years financially to help you mentally figure out what is your purpose in Life for the future. Never lose sight on the Big Picture!! And never lose sight on what comes naturally to you either!! Balance is the skill of life that you need to Master. I am about six years younger than you. You were my first krush!! My family and friends can definitely testify to that. I think even your girlfriend at that time knew I had a Krush on you. I hope that you are reading all your comments, because I sincerely mean every word. And your Photography is Beautiful!! You definitely have skills in many areas. May God continue to bless you and keep you well!! Thanks

D,
Thanks for adding me to your e-mail list. I feel you on "not working for the mailroom." My homegirl and I call that the Mailroom Mentality or like starring in a straight to video flick. I do work in the mailroom and work some mailroom accounts too. The current struggle for paper is constant and listening to your music helps to make it right. Thanks.
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$40 my buttocks!
I parked cars in my early 20's (1996-1997) so man, was I feeling this posting!
I worked for the largest parking company in Portland owned by a Jewish family. They owned 150 parking lots, plus prime downtown real estate. In my prime, I caused a 4 car pile up on Broadway right in front of Nordstom (just a little fender bender) where I was doing valet for them. Instead of firing me, they put me up in the office as their receptionist. As much as I detested it, I learned a lot at that job. As part of my job, I ended up checking their deposit slips from all the lots up against their bank register...pages and pages every day which amounted to millions and millions for them. Me, like eight bucks and hour and questionable benefits. There was nothing else that has ever made me feel like such a loser. That was until they fired me. The nerve of them. Well, there have been ups and downs, but the truth of the matter is...that was one of the best things that could have happened because of my experiences since then...and you know what? I can still call my old bosses that fired me and they will still come through for me in a pinch. I think it was pretty apparent to them that I was destined for something greater than working for them in their parking lot. Maybe because they noticed that I wrote an entire feature length screenplay while I was on the clock for them:) It be's like that sometimes. Art doesn't always pay the bills, in fact, quite the contrary...we know about "payin' dues". What kind of cruel setup is that? We have to pay to do what we love. But the beauty of it is that as an artist, your inspiration is infinite, and when you can flip it & get paid to do what you love, that is truly a blessing. Like Jada said, "We gon' make it." Sometimes that hook just plays in my head.

Exceptional write up! I must say that this is one of your paramount entries! I'm delighted that you came to the realization of swallowing your pride in order to get things done... ‘Cause honey, pride won't pay the bills! I imagine we all have had to face this decision at one point in our lives. I'm thrilled to distinguish that you are more focused than before and you're doing great things. Keep hold of the deejaying because that is your love, your voice and your passion... but continue to achieve the other tasks that strive for the advancement of Derrick T. Jones the person. I wish you the most excellent future and I look forward to watching you cultivate and develop even more.

Playboy, you just brought a tear to my eye. Keep up the good work and know that we all have demons but the truly brave confront them. Peace,

Dee, I just read your writing and you are absolutely right! I lost focus on my big picture!! I had told you I wanted to start doing my promotions for my parties. What happened was I started partying myself and lost my focus. I am going back to what I need to do. Brother, your words are wisdom! Thank You!

This is who I fell in love with....Derrick Jones. I am happy you are seeing him also. Isn't he beautiful ad so deserving of an opportunity to grow/shine/live/be/love/explore/give/receive/ceate? Love.

Hey D. - It's so hard not to get wrapped up in things we love to do, especially if others are enjoying those things at the same time. I appreciate the fact that you have been back on the scene. It's taken many of us back to the late 80s when we had many different types of firsts in our lives, helping to form who we are today. You'll play a song and people go nuts. We remember who we were hanging out with, who we were digging, what we were wearing, etc. It also removes us temporarily from the everyday stuff we have to deal with. We all have our day jobs and some of us have even started families. I agree, it is definitely a challenge trying to keep everything balanced without feeling like something is getting neglected.

I can't applaud you enough for your honesty. It's hard to do what you love and make a living. In Essence no one can really EVER pay you enough for your passion. You'll do whatever you love for free or for pay because your love is in the creativity vs. the outcome. I read in last weeks journal that you'll be 35 this year. You are much younger than I thought. The artist/DJ DNice will always remain a part of who you are. He is the creative side of Derrick Jones. God gave you that creative side!! Never ever do away with it. It is his gift to you for you to share with the world. Now, what Derrick Jones must do is find what he his supposed to do for good with DNice. Find that balance and you'll find the direction you're supposed to go. It may take a week it may take a life time, but life is simply a journey. And as long as you take God along for the ride, DNice and Derrick Jones will always be alright.

I understand what you went through. I to have shared a situation like yours. At the end of my day, I had to take care of what was going on in my life right then & not pay attention to my pride. Now, I'm back in the music business thanks to my man Lamonte "L" Temple CEO of Next Mill Entertainment and I must say, it's a great thing. For me, I needed that reality check to let me no that in the future, I shoudn't let my PRIDE make the wrong DECISIONS for me.