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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.
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Request A ShowDJ Green Lantern was signed by Eminem in 2002 to become the official DJ for Shady Records. He worked on the 'Invasion' mixtape series, which helped promote the label and its artists, and contributed to Eminem's battle-themed mixtapes. His work with the label firmly established him as a DJ artist.
DJ Green Lantern hosted his radio show "In the Lab" on Hot 97. This show was a one-hour mix where he blended a cappella and instrumental tracks, and broke new and underground music. This platform also saw freestyles that developed into acclaimed street singles like D-Block's "2 Guns Up."
DJ Green Lantern hosted a show on Eminem's Shade 45 channel on Sirius Satellite Radio, accompanied by the mixtape "Shady Times: Invasion Part I" in 2004. In summer 2007, he returned to Sirius Satellite Radio on the Hip-Hop Nation channel to host his show, "The Invasion."
DJ Green Lantern released a remix with Valentino Khan and Iggy Azalea on Ultra Music. This collaboration showcased his unique style and ability to break barriers in music.
DJ Green Lantern, along with Mister Cee, was featured as a host on the hip-hop radio station "The Beat 102.7" in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV. He produced exclusive songs specifically for the station, mimicking Hot 97.
James Christopher D’Agostino, known professionally as DJ Green Lantern, was born on July 7, 1975, in Rochester, New York. He gained prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s through his signature mixtapes, which caught the attention of industry figures. In 2002, Eminem signed D’Agostino to become the official DJ for Shady Records, a pivotal career move that established his presence in the hip-hop scene. During his time with Shady Records, he contributed to the ‘Invasion’ mixtape series, which featured various diss records and showcased his remixing skills, including a notable remix of Nas and Tupac Shakur’s collaboration, “Thugz Mansion”. These mixtapes were instrumental in highlighting ongoing feuds within the hip-hop community, including those involving Eminem, Benzino, and Murder Inc.
Beyond his work as a DJ, D’Agostino is also recognized as a producer. He produced D-Block’s “2 Guns Up,” a street single that originated as a freestyle on his Hot 97 radio show, “In the Lab.” This show, formatted as an hour-long mix, blended a cappella and instrumental tracks, and introduced new and underground music. His production credits also include Ludacris’s “Number One Spot” from his 2004 album “The Red Light District,” and Immortal Technique’s “Bin Laden” single. As Eminem’s official DJ, he was responsible for touring and performing at various events, including the Shady National Convention and The Game’s album release party. He also hosted a show on Eminem’s Sirius Satellite Radio channel, Shade 45, which was accompanied by the mixtape “Shady Times: Invasion Part I” in 2004.
Green Lantern continued to evolve his career by collaborating with other artists and expanding his radio presence. In 2007, he returned to Sirius Satellite Radio to host “The Invasion” on the Hip-Hop Nation channel. He mixed Royce da 5’9″‘s “Bar Exam 2” mixtape, a highly anticipated release. In 2009, D’Agostino collaborated with Dead Prez on their album “Pulse of the People: Turn Off The Radio, Vol. 3.” His influence also extended to video games, where he was featured as the host of the hip-hop radio station “The Beat 102.7” in Grand Theft Auto IV, for which he produced exclusive tracks. He has toured globally and performed for notable artists such as JAY-Z and Snoop Dogg.
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