Welcome to the world of DJ Finesse.
Born and raised in Rhode Island, DJ Finesse has never let the size of his home state limit his success. His drive, love of music, and devotion to family keep him motivated and grounded, while his personality and talent have earned him longevity in the entertainment industry.
His résumé spans decades of high-profile events and performances. In 1999, he served as the main DJ for the Mountain Dew tour, culminating at the NCAA Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis. In 1999, he taped an appearance on BET’s Rap City: The Basement and performed as a celebrity DJ at NBA All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia alongside Jamie Foxx, Fatman Scoop, and DJ Envy. In 2000, he appeared on BET’s 106 & Park and DJ’d a live performance for hip-hop legend Special Ed before touring Switzerland, playing to sold-out crowds in Zurich, Basel, and Bern.
In 2006, he became a spokesperson and sponsored DJ for the clothing line Blac Label, headlined for Nelly and Ms. Apple-bottom at Mandalay Bay’s Rum Jungle, and was cast in the feature film Hard Luck alongside Wesley Snipes and Mario Van Peebles. He also headlined Super Bowl XLII events in Arizona, booking Flo Rida, Styles P, and Kid Capri, and NBA All-Star Weekend parties in Las Vegas. His career highlights also include DJing a Snoop Dogg mansion party in Las Vegas and attending two events at 50 Cent’s mansion in Connecticut.
After taking a three-year break to support his wife through nursing school and care for their young son, Finesse returned for select events, including a tournament in the Dominican Republic in 2009 and an old-school party in Baton Rouge hosted by Meagan Good. In 2010, he served as executive producer on a track with R&B singer Olivia featuring Drake.
In 2012, he headlined Foxwoods Casino’s 20th-anniversary celebration, hosted by Diddy. In 2013, he made cameo appearances on Love & Hip Hop: New York and performed for a sold-out crowd at MGM Grand’s Liquid Sunday. As the official DJ for the Providence College Friars, he brings his energy to a sold out arena of 12,000 fans with games being broadcast on Fox Sports 1.
In 2017, Finesse was diagnosed with cancer. He has since fully recovered and become a self-published author, sharing a message that has given hundreds of readers hope and strength. Today, his purpose is clear, “bring value to everyone he meets”, guided by a core belief that service to many leads to greatness.
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