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DJ Hard Hittin Harry

Harry D’Janite (Born October 3, 1966) known professionally as DJ Hard Hittin Harry is a Haitian born DJ, producer, remixer, educator, and former publicist.

Harry arrived in Brooklyn at 3 years old and was raised in Montreal, Canada and New Jersey. DJ Hard Hittin Harry entertains his audience blending unique styles of the latest and classic Hiphop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Pop, Rock, Soca, Afrobeat, Haitian Kompas, Zouk, Kwaito, House, Techno, and much more. He is a master at his craft and all those that experience him at a party or special event will testify to this fact.

However Harry is a true Haitian at heart and he always includes the music of Haiti to celebrate his culture of Ayiti at his parties and special events. He speaks of the resilience within his people that burns through Harry’s work ethic as he delivers positive messages. He is constantly teaching and mentoring others to follow and never give up on their dreams.

After attending and completing high school, Harry attended the Crown Business Institute/Announcer Training Studios where he obtained his FCC license and graduated to his first position in radio at WSOU, 89.5 FM – a Seton Hall University radio station in 1987. There, he produced a weekly radio show called “Quest,” and trained high school students in broadcast radio. Following Seton Hall, his career segued into his next position at Jersey radio station WJDM, where he sold radio advertisements. Simultaneously, he developed and hosted “Midnite Expressions” at WNJR, in which he designated a portion of his segment to be a platform for other DJs to showcase their mixes. During HHH’s involvement with radio, his DJ career kicked off throughout the local club circuit of New Jersey. His mentors were Kool DJ Red Alert, Grand Master Flash, Marly Marl and Mr. Magic.

The landmark of Harry’s career was his involvement with The Fugees. He went to the “Booga Basement” (studio) where he was introduced to them through a friend after which, he became their DJ and toured with their first album project, “Blunted on Reality,” He left The Fugees in 1994 and joined the Manhattan PR firm Double XXposure and became a publicist at the Manhattan-based Double XXposure PR Firm. He began as an intern and quickly graduated to the ranks of Senior Publicist within one month, where he remained for three years (1994-1997). In 1997, Harry established his very own boutique PR company Meridian Entertainment along with his longtime friend and business partner, Lisa “Chase” Patterson. Meridian Entertainment has represented numerous record labels, recording artists, producers, actors, special events, and clothing brands.

Harry held residencies at numerous venues & spun for corporate events all over the NYC area including Hotel Gansevoort, Fashion Forty, Santos Partyhouse, 230 Fifth Penthouse, Highline Ballroom, Negril Village, Soco Bklyn, Diesel stores, Adidas, Niketown, Details Magazine, ASPCA, and many more.

Harry has appeared on FOX 5 Good Day New York 3 times (more than any other DJ) and received a multitude of press including Details, GQ, New York Post. Recently Harry appeared on the cover of Metro New York on Tuesday February 16, 2016.

On November 9, 2019, The Haitian Roundtable Organization inducted Harry as one of the Haitian-American Changemakers of the United States. He was presented this award by entertainment mogul Mona Scott-Young and America’s psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere.

As a philanthropist & humanitarian, Harry has also helped raise money for the following Haitian organizations: Helping Hands Bring Sunshine, Community 2 Community (C2C Haiti), Rural Haiti Project, Life For The World, Yele Haiti, and Fund of Restoration of The Parish of St. John The Baptist (Children of the Valley of Jacmel). Harry is an active member in his community working with numerous non-profits including Haiti Cultural Exchange and The Haitian Roundtable promoting the cultural expressions of Haitian people.

Harry and his team Haitian All-StarZ can be heard on the airwaves of WBAI 99.5 FM (Pacifica Radio) late Monday evenings/early Tuesday morning 2:00AM – 4:00AM. The show is called HAITIAN ALL-STARZ RADIO on WBAI 99.5 FM also streaming online WBAI.ORG.

Harry recently rocked the Capital Jazz SuperCruise 2020 spinning opening sets for Fantasia, SWV, Deborah Cox, Morris Day & The Time, Comedians Sinbad, Michael Colyar and many more!

Harry has spun longtime residencies at Red Rooster (Harlem), Bed-Vyne Brew, Soco Lounge, and the world famous Apollo Theater for it’s monthly Apollo Music Café Music Series.