Send us a textGeechie Dan is the Host of “The Planet of the Tapes” on LL Cool J’s Rock the Bells Radio on Sirius XM. Growing up in Hollis, Queens in the early 80s, Geechie Dan found inspiration in influential Hip-Hop figures like Run DMC and LL Cool J. This motivated him to collect audio recordings of Hip-Hop parties and park jams in the NYC Tri-State area. In 1983, he began his journey as an emcee and became a member of the renowned Hip-Hop organization ZULUNATION, which he remains a part of today. A rap confrontation with LL Cool J in 1984 led to a battle, resulting in Geechie Dan's first loss. Later that year, he joined Spectrum City, a Hip-Hop radio crew based in Long Island, consisting of notable figures such as Hank and Keith Shocklee, Chuck D (of Public Enemy), and Flavor Flav. Despite receiving a record deal offer in 1986 for his song "Let's Dance," he declined due to his involvement with the Jehovah Witnesses, as his mother and the organization discouraged his pursuit of a rap career.In 1990, Geechie Dan won a rap contest organized by Black Cat Productions in New Orleans, which led to recording a rap for a local R&B singing group and an opportunity to record at Paisley Park Studios, famously associated with the iconic musician Prince. In 2008, he published a book called "The Kingdom Hall No More," discussing his 16-year involvement with the Jehovah Witnesses. His involvement in the Hip-Hop scene continued as he hosted "The Geechie Dan Hip-Hop Tape" show, starting with the first season in 2015 on Hilltop Radio with DJ Shawn, followed by the second season in 2016 on FLOempire Radio in NYC with DJ Kool K Gee. In 2017, his third season commenced on DS Network in the Bronx with DJ Kid Flash.Connect with Geechie Dan:Instragram:      https://www.instagram.com/geechiedanofficial Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/geechie.dan.14Twitter:            https://www.twitter.com/geechiedan100 Learn more about Aikan Acts Performing Arts Program:1:1 Consultation: https://aikanacts.samcart.com/referral/DX3F5RaN/MH1wfhyxifJCjViWAdult Acting Class:   https://aikanacts.samcart.com/referral/bCPjNd8W/MH1wfhyxifJCjViWPre-Teen Acting Class: https://aikanacts.samcart.com/referral/1Cm4Oikm/MH1wfhyxifJCjViWTeen Acting Class: https://aikanacts.samcart.com/referral/LwdY4MsF/MH1wfhyxifJCjViWGet a GreenLight Debit Card for Your Children:https://share.greenlight.com/96453721Register for Free Online Financial Literacy Courses:https://maliksfirstjob.banzai.org/wellness/collections/teaching-kids-financesPurchase Malik’s First Job: Financial Principles for Teens:www.maliksfirstjob.comFollow Malik’s First Job on Social Media:Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/maliksfirstjobInstagram:       https://www.instagram.com/maliksfirstjobTwitter:            https://www.twitter.com/maliksfirstjob

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