DJ Craig D has been rocking crowds for just over 17 years. His experience as a DJ is very well rounded and ranges from nightclubs, colleges, weddings, corporate events, celebrity events, concerts, high schools, and much more. He started out just outside of Chicago in Elgin, IL & hit the scene in Chicago right away. Read more: Radio Facts Legacy 30th Anniversary Issue.
From there he went on to do many events at Northern Illinois University (Dekalb, IL) for a variety of organizations on campus, and landed a college radio show. He quickly became the most requested hip hop music DJ on the NIU campus, and went on to perform at many other colleges & universities around the midwest. He made a name for himself on the Chicago & midwest comedy scene as the opening DJ for many of the nations top urban comedians.
He worked closely with comedian Deray Davis as his official DJ at Riddles Comedy Club, & many other major comedy events around the midwest. While still a big name at Northern Illinois University, and working many big events in Rockford, IL., he eventually landed a spot on the radio as an on-air mixer with Rockford’s Power 106 radio station in 2010. His ability to cross many genres of music including Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall Reggae, House, Steppers, Top 40, Rock, Alternative, Disco, Jazz, and more has allowed DJ Craig D to stay busy as one of the most sought after DJ’s in the midwest.
DJ Craig D has opened up for many celebrity acts including
Ludacris, Drake, Twista, Ciara, Katt Williams, Cedric The Entertainer, Jeremih, Jennifer Hudson, and many many more.