User:Gerald Anthony

Gerald Anthony (November 8, 1970) is an American Radio Personality.

Born Gerald Anthony Kelly, Gerald’s personality & voice has allowed him to connect with his audience in a very positive way for years. Started in broadcasting at the young age of 14 years old at Kennedy King College WKKC 89.3 F.M. in Chicago, Gerald has developed into a well rounded radio announcer, mix DJ, and a brief stint as a lead R&B singer with recording group Another Choice from 1990-2008. His most recent success has been on his weekday morning show “The Soul Source”, heard online http://:www.wvrvibe.com. After being influenced by on air pioneers like Tom Joyner, and Doug banks, he decided to create his own path in his radio career by becoming a national on air personality, instead of a local on air personality. Passing on traditional radio and hosting internet radio, Gerald has had lots of success with his internet broadcasting career. Gerald started making a name for himself back in the 80’s and 90’s as a teen being a popular house music DJ on WKKC 89.3 F.M. in Chicago. Known as "DJ Jam Master K". He hosted a few shows such as, Friday Night Audio, The Love Lounge, The Young Peoples Network, and The Friday Night Network Connection. All heard on WKKC 89.3 F.M. Gerald was also featured on Channel 7 news in Chicago as a teen for being a part of “The Young Peoples Network" created by older brother James Kelly on WKKC 89.3 F.M. In 2006 Gerald retired his DJ name he's used since 1984, "DJ Jam Master K", and changed it to "Gerald Anthony". This was his stage name during his days as lead singer with R&B group Another Choice. He changed it because he wanted to be know as more than just a House Music DJ. It was his way of reinventing himself. Today Gerald has been busy with his radio career interviewing the hottest independent soul and R&B artist such as Sy Smith, Eric Roberson, Jill Scott, Dwele, ect. Through the years the broadcasting industry has changed, but Gerald has been very creative in finding ways to stay current and active in the music industry with his radio show "The Soul Source w/Gerald Anthony.