DJ Green Lantern

DJ Green Lantern has transitioned from mixtape DJ to a globally recognized talent, producing for acclaimed artists and touring with major names in hip-hop. After gaining prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s through his signature mixtapes, DJ Green Lantern’s career reached a pivotal moment in 2002 when Eminem signed him as the official DJ for Shady Records. This solidified his significant presence within the hip-hop scene, where he quickly made an impact through his contributions to the acclaimed ‘Invasion’ mixtape series. These mixtapes, known for their powerful diss records, notably included a remix of Nas and Tupac Shakur’s collaboration, ‘Thugz Mansion,’ and were instrumental in highlighting ongoing feuds within the hip-hop community.

Beyond his acclaimed DJ work, James Christopher D’Agostino, known professionally as DJ Green Lantern, is a prolific producer. He notably produced D-Block’s impactful street single ‘2 Guns Up,’ which originated as a freestyle on his influential Hot 97 radio show, ‘In the Lab.’ His production credits further expanded with Ludacris’s ‘Number One Spot’ from the 2004 album The Red Light District, Immortal Technique’s ‘Bin Laden’ single, and Busta Rhymes’ ‘In the Ghetto’ in 2006. During this period, he also hosted a dedicated show on Eminem’s Sirius Satellite Radio channel, Shade 45, coinciding with his 2004 mixtape, Shady Times: Invasion Part I, while touring as Eminem’s official DJ. Green Lantern continued to evolve his career, expanding his radio presence and collaborative work.

Looking ahead, DJ Green Lantern is slated to release Live From The Mothership II: Emergency Landing (DJ Mix) in 2025.