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{{short description|American DJ from New York}}
{{short description|American DJ and producer}}
{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = DJ Green Lantern
| name = DJ Green Lantern
| image = DJGreenLanternWeb.jpg
| image = DJGreenLanternWeb (cropped).jpg
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| caption = D'Agostino in 2010
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| birth_name = James Christopher D'Agostino
| birth_name = James Christopher D'Agostino
| alias =
| alias =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1975|7|7}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1975|7|7}}
| origin = [[Rochester, New York|Rochester]], [[New York (state)|New York]], U.S.
| origin = [[Rochester, New York]], U.S.
| instrument = {{hlist|[[Sampler (musical instrument)|Sampler]]|[[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]]|[[Turntablism|turntable]]}}
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Disc jockey|songwriter|record producer|music promoter|broadcaster}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Disc jockey|record producer}}
| label = {{hlist|AV8|[[Shady Records|Shady]]|Team Invasion}}
| label = {{hlist|AV8|[[Shady Records|Shady]]|Team Invasion}}
| years_active =
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| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Charles Hamilton (rapper)|Charles Hamilton]]|[[Emilio Rojas]]|[[Eminem]]|[[Griselda Records|Griselda]]|[[Immortal Technique]]|[[Nas]]|[[Styles P]]|[[Uncle Murda]]}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Charles Hamilton (rapper)|Charles Hamilton]]|[[Emilio Rojas]]|[[Eminem]]|[[Griselda Records|Griselda]]|[[Immortal Technique]]|[[Nas]]|[[Styles P]]|[[Uncle Murda]]}}
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| website =
| website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20111120124742/http://www.djgreenlantern.tv/ djgreenlantern.tv]
}}
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'''James Christopher D'Agostino''' (born July 7, 1975), professionally known as '''DJ Green Lantern''', is an American hip hop DJ and producer from [[Rochester, New York]]. In 2002, D'Agostino was signed by American rapper [[Eminem]], to become the official DJ for [[Shady Records]], after [[DJ Head]] stepped down for undisclosed reasons.<ref name="rochester">{{cite web|url=http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/lighting-the-way/Content?oid=2128298|title=Lighting the way: DJ Green Lantern rocked the Roc before landing with Eminem|publisher=Rochester City Newspaper|date=December 23, 2003|access-date=December 10, 2007}}</ref>


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== Biography ==
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'''James Christopher D'Agostino''' (born July 7, 1975), professionally known as '''DJ Green Lantern''', is an American [[Disc jockey|DJ]], [[record producer]], and broadcaster from [[Rochester, New York]]. In 2002, D'Agostino was signed by American rapper [[Eminem]], to become the official DJ for [[Shady Records]], after [[DJ Head]] stepped down for undisclosed reasons.<ref name="rochester">{{cite web|url=http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/lighting-the-way/Content?oid=2128298|title=Lighting the way: DJ Green Lantern rocked the Roc before landing with Eminem|publisher=Rochester City Newspaper|date=2003-12-23|access-date=2007-12-10}}</ref>
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=== Rise to fame ===

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DJ Green Lantern came to prominence in the late 1990s–early 2000s with his signature brand of mixtapes. The creativity of these tapes caught the ear of many industry power players, one of which was Eminem. The first set of officially sponsored mixtapes from Eminem's [[Shady Records]]. On the series, spanning three mixtapes (later to be spun off into the ''Armageddon'' series), the DJ broke several diss records, furthering the issues between Eminem and [[Benzino]]/''[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]'', as well as the entire Shady camp and [[Ja Rule]]/[[The Inc. Records|Murder Inc.]]
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==Biography==
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===Rise to fame===
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DJ Green Lantern came to prominence in the late 1990s–early 2000s with his signature brand of mixtapes..The creativity of these tapes caught the ear of many industry power players, one of which was Eminem. The first set of officially sponsored mixtapes from Eminem's [[Shady Records]]. On the series, spanning three mixtapes (later to be spun off into the ''Armageddon'' series), the DJ broke several diss records, furthering the issues between Eminem and [[Benzino]]/''[[The Source (magazine)|The Source]]'', as well as the entire Shady camp and [[Ja Rule]]/[[The Inc. Records|Murder Inc.]]


He is also recognized as a [[record producer|producer]], featuring on his own mixtapes several "Green Remixes," including, most notably, a remix of the [[Nas (rapper)|Nas]] and [[Tupac Shakur]] collaboration, "Thugz Mansion." He also produced [[L.O.X.|D-Block]]'s "2 Guns Up", an acclaimed street single, which originated as a [[freestyle rap]] on his [[WQHT (FM)|Hot 97]] radio show, "In the Lab" (the most memorable of which has also appeared as a mixtape, "The Best of In the Lab"). "In the Lab" is formatted as a one-hour (with commercials) mix show, in which DJ Green Lantern blends [[a cappella]] and instrumental tracks from various artists, as well as breaking new and underground music (such as the [[Ghostface Killah]] and [[El-Producto]] collaboration "HideYaFace").
He is also recognized as a [[record producer|producer]], featuring on his own mixtapes several "Green Remixes," including, most notably, a remix of the [[Nas (rapper)|Nas]] and [[Tupac Shakur]] collaboration, "Thugz Mansion." He also produced [[L.O.X.|D-Block]]'s "2 Guns Up", an acclaimed street single, which originated as a [[freestyle rap]] on his [[WQHT (FM)|Hot 97]] radio show, "In the Lab" (the most memorable of which has also appeared as a mixtape, "The Best of In the Lab"). "In the Lab" is formatted as a one-hour (with commercials) mix show, in which DJ Green Lantern blends [[a cappella]] and instrumental tracks from various artists, as well as breaking new and underground music (such as the [[Ghostface Killah]] and [[El-Producto]] collaboration "HideYaFace").


===="Bin Laden"====
==== "Bin Laden" ====
D'Agostino also produced [[Ludacris]]' "Number One Spot," the second single from his [[album]] ''[[The Red Light District]]'', and [[Immortal Technique]]'s "Bin Laden" single, which blames the [[Reagan Doctrine]] and U.S. President [[George W. Bush]] for the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]].
D'Agostino also produced [[Ludacris]]' "Number One Spot," the second single from his [[album]] ''[[The Red Light District]]'', and [[Immortal Technique]]'s "Bin Laden" single, which blames the [[Reagan Doctrine]] and U.S. President [[George W. Bush]] for the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]].


===With the Shady Records family===
=== With the Shady Records family ===
As a member of the Shady Records family, D'Agostino also hosted a show on Eminem's [[Sirius Satellite Radio]] channel, [[Shade 45]], along with an accompanying mixtape released in the [[autumn|fall]] of 2004. As Eminem's DJ, D'Agostino was responsible for [[Concert|touring]] with him and [[Turntablism|spinning]] at shows such as the Shady National Convention and [[The Game (rapper)|The Game's]] album release party. D'Agostino's much anticipated album ''Armageddon'' was set to be released under Shady Records, but controversy and an eventual parting would put the release in limbo.
As a member of the Shady Records family, D'Agostino also hosted a show on Eminem's [[Sirius Satellite Radio]] channel, [[Shade 45]], along with an accompanying mixtape released in the [[autumn|fall]] of 2004. As Eminem's DJ, D'Agostino was responsible for [[Concert|touring]] with him and [[Turntablism|spinning]] at shows such as the Shady National Convention and [[The Game (rapper)|The Game's]] album release party. D'Agostino's much anticipated album ''Armageddon'' was set to be released under Shady Records, but controversy and an eventual parting would put the release in limbo.


===Hip-Hop Nation===
=== Hip-Hop Nation ===
In summer 2007, D'Agostino returned to [[Sirius Satellite Radio]] on the ''[[Hip-Hop Nation]]'' channel. He hosts a show called ''The Invasion''.
In summer 2007, D'Agostino returned to [[Sirius Satellite Radio]] on the ''[[Hip-Hop Nation]]'' channel. He hosts a show called ''The Invasion''.


===Bar Exam 2===
=== Bar Exam 2 ===
D'Agostino recently put together and mixed the highly anticipated ''Bar Exam 2'' mixtape by acclaimed Detroit MC [[Royce da 5'9"]]. Green took over for [[DJ Premier]] and [[Statik Selektah]] who hosted and mixed Royce's first Bar Exam Mixtape. The Bar Exam 2 was pushed back several times because of Green Lantern's inability to mix the tape due to his touring. After several stated released dates, Bar Exam 2 was finally released on September 15 as a free download on HipHipDX.com. Due to the high anticipation of the mixtape, Royce gave the mixtape the slogan "Happy Bar Exam 2, It's a Holiday" prior to its release.
D'Agostino recently put together and mixed the highly anticipated ''Bar Exam 2'' mixtape by acclaimed Detroit MC [[Royce da 5'9"]]. Green took over for [[DJ Premier]] and [[Statik Selektah]] who hosted and mixed Royce's first Bar Exam Mixtape. The Bar Exam 2 was pushed back several times because of Green Lantern's inability to mix the tape due to his touring. After several stated released dates, Bar Exam 2 was finally released on September 15 as a free download on [[Hiphopdx.com|HipHopDX.com]]. Due to the high anticipation of the mixtape, Royce gave the mixtape the slogan "Happy Bar Exam 2, It's a Holiday" prior to its release.


===Pulse of the People===
=== Pulse of the People ===
D'Agostino collaborated with [[Dead Prez]] on their latest album, ''Pulse of the People: Turn Off The Radio, Vol. 3'', released in June 2009<ref>[http://www.deadprez.com DeadPrez.com – Official Website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090723070535/http://www.deadprez.com/ |date=2009-07-23 }}</ref>
D'Agostino collaborated with [[Dead Prez]] on their latest album, ''Pulse of the People: Turn Off The Radio, Vol. 3'', released in June 2009<ref>[http://www.deadprez.com/ DeadPrez.com – Official Website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090723070535/http://www.deadprez.com/ |date=July 23, 2009 }}</ref>


===GTA IV===
=== ''GTA IV'' ===
Together with [[Mister Cee]] he is featured as host of the hip-hop radio station "The Beat 102.7" in the video game [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. The station is essentially a parody of [[WQHT|Hot 97]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586708/grand-theft-auto-iv-214-song-soundtrack-explained.jhtml | title='Grand Theft Auto IV' Music Man Explains How Those 214 Songs Made The Soundtrack | publisher=MTV | date=May 2, 2008 | access-date=March 1, 2014 | author=Stephen Totilo}}</ref> Instead of using existing songs, Green Lantern produced the songs exclusively for "The Beat 102.7".<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-grandtheft-idUSN2540948020080426 | title=Crime pays for music biz with new Grand Theft Auto | work=Reuters | date=April 26, 2008 | access-date=March 1, 2014 | author=Antony Bruno}}</ref>
Together with [[Mister Cee]], he is featured as host of the hip-hop radio station "The Beat 102.7" in the video game [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. The station is essentially a parody of [[WQHT|Hot 97]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586708/grand-theft-auto-iv-214-song-soundtrack-explained.jhtml | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527064926/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1586708/grand-theft-auto-iv-214-song-soundtrack-explained.jhtml | url-status=dead | archive-date=May 27, 2012 | title='Grand Theft Auto IV' Music Man Explains How Those 214 Songs Made The Soundtrack | publisher=MTV | date=May 2, 2008 | access-date=March 1, 2014 | author=Stephen Totilo}}</ref> Instead of using existing songs, Green Lantern produced the songs exclusively for "The Beat 102.7".<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-grandtheft-idUSN2540948020080426 | title=Crime pays for music biz with new Grand Theft Auto | work=Reuters | date=April 26, 2008 | access-date=March 1, 2014 | author=Antony Bruno}}</ref>


==Discography==
== Discography ==
{{Main|DJ Green Lantern production discography}}
===Mixtapes===
=== Mixtapes ===
* 1998 ''Superthug - The Jump Off Begins''
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* 1999 ''It's Just Us and The Guns''
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* 1999 ''Rookie of the Year''
* 1999 ''Blaze''
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* 2001 ''New World Order''
* 2002 ''New World Order pt. 2 - The Saga Continues''
* 2002 ''Shady Times: Invasion Part I''
* 2002 ''Shady Times: Invasion Part I''
* 2003 ''Invasion Part II: Conspiracy Theory''
* 2003 ''Invasion Part II: Conspiracy Theory''
* 2004 ''Invasion Part Three: Countdown to Armageddon''
* 2004 ''Invasion Part Three: Countdown to Armageddon''
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* 2005 ''5 Star General''
* 2005 ''New World Order''
* 2005 ''New World Order''
* 2006 ''New York State of Mind''
* 2006 ''New York State of Mind''
* 2006 ''Throwback Classics, Vol. 1''
* 2006 ''Throwback Classics, Vol. 1''
* 2006 ''You'll See''
* 2006 ''You'll See''
* 2006 ''Team Invasion: Best of DJ Green Lantern and Dipset''
* 2006 ''Team Invasion: Best of DJ Green Lantern and [[The Diplomats|Dipset]]''
* 2006 ''Pre-Release Therapy: The Truth Shall Set U Free'' (with [[Ludacris]])
* 2006 ''Pre-Release Therapy: The Truth Shall Set U Free'' (with [[Ludacris]])
* 2007 ''Alive On Arrival''
* 2007 ''Alive On Arrival''
* 2007 ''Hood Rules Apply''
* 2007 ''Hood Rules Apply''
* 2007 ''R.O.C. Stars Street Leak: American Gangster''
* 2007 ''R.O.C. Stars Street Leak: American Gangster''
* 2007 ''The MySpace Invasion''
* 2007 ''The Myspace Invasion''
* 2007 ''I Produced That''
* 2007 ''I Produced That''
* 2008 ''Grand Theft Auto IV: Liberty City Invasion [soundtrack]''
* 2008 ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV|Grand Theft Auto IV: Liberty City]] Invasion [soundtrack]''
* 2012 ''Invade the Game''
* 2012 ''Invade the Game''
* 2012 ''YAP EM
* 2012 ''YAP EM
* 2012 ''IRENE'' (with [[Mitchelle'l]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/18044/mitchellel_irene.html|title=Mitchelle'l - IRENE - DJ Green Lantern|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=27 December 2018}}</ref>
* 2012 ''IRENE'' (with [[Mitchelle'l]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/18044/mitchellel_irene.html|title=Mitchelle'l – IRENE – DJ Green Lantern|website=LiveMixtapes.com|access-date=December 27, 2018}}</ref>
* 2014 "Che Rhenosonce - Unforgettable Memories"
* 2014 "Che Rhenosonce – Unforgettable Memories"
* 2017 ''Hitler On Steroids'' (with [[Westside Gunn]])
* 2017 ''Hitler On Steroids'' (with [[Westside Gunn]])
====Other releases====
==== Other releases ====
* ''DJ Green Lantern, Russell Simmons & Barack Obama: Yes We Can (The Mixtape)''
* ''DJ Green Lantern, [[Russell Simmons]] & [[Barack Obama]]: Yes We Can (The Mixtape)''
* ''Grafh and DJ Green Lantern: The Oracle 2''
* ''[[Grafh]] and DJ Green Lantern: The Oracle 2''
* ''[[Royce da 5'9"]] and DJ Green Lantern: Bar Exam 2''
* ''[[Royce da 5'9"]] and DJ Green Lantern: Bar Exam 2''
* ''07-07-08'' (with [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]] and Team Invasion)
* ''07-07-08'' (with [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]] and Team Invasion)
* ''[[Evil Dee|DJ Evil Dee]] & Green Lantern: Analog Mixtape Volume No. 2''
* ''DJ Green Lantern and [[Immortal Technique]]: [[The 3rd World]]''
* ''DJ Green Lantern and [[Immortal Technique]]: [[The 3rd World]]''
* ''Charles Hamilton & DJ Green Lantern: Outside Looking''
* ''[[Charles Hamilton (rapper)|Charles Hamilton]] & DJ Green Lantern: Outside Looking''
* ''[[Nas]] & DJ Green Lantern: The Nigger Mixtape''
* ''[[Nas]] & DJ Green Lantern: The Nigger Mixtape''
* ''Monster Mash Part 2''
* ''Monster Mash Part 2''
* ''Grow Season'' (with [[Wiz Khalifa]])
* ''Grow Season'' (with [[Wiz Khalifa]])
* ''07-07-07'' (with [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]] and DJ Thoro)
* ''07-07-07'' (with [[Cassidy (rapper)|Cassidy]] and DJ Thoro)
* ''The MySpace Invasion, Vol. 3''
* ''The Myspace Invasion, Vol. 3''
* ''Cocaine On Steroids'' (with [[N.O.R.E.]])
* ''Cocaine On Steroids'' (with [[N.O.R.E.]])
* ''The MySpace Invasion, Vol. 2''
* ''The Myspace Invasion, Vol. 2''
* ''Respect the Shooter'' (with [[Uncle Murda]])
* ''Respect the Shooter'' (with [[Uncle Murda]])
* ''Monster Mash''
* ''Monster Mash''
* ''The Sirius Invasion''
* ''The Sirius Invasion''
* ''MySpace Takeover'' (with Team Invasion)
* ''Myspace Takeover'' (with Team Invasion)
* ''Say Uncle'' (with [[Uncle Murda]])
* ''Say Uncle'' (with [[Uncle Murda]])
* ''SMASH AND GRAB Mixtape'' (with [[¡Mayday!|¡MAYDAY!]])
* ''SMASH AND GRAB Mixtape'' (with [[¡Mayday!|¡MAYDAY!]])
* ''AND 1 Streetball - The Official Video Game Mixtape''
* ''[[AND 1 Streetball]] – The Official Video Game Mixtape''
* ''In the Kitchen'' (with [[DJ Khaled]] and Team Invasion)
* ''In the Kitchen'' (with [[DJ Khaled]] and Team Invasion)
* ''On My New York Shit'' (with [[DJ Kayslay|DJ Kay Slay]])
* ''On My New York Shit'' (with [[DJ Kayslay|DJ Kay Slay]])
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* ''The Internet Invasion'' (with [[Ghostface Killah]])
* ''The Internet Invasion'' (with [[Ghostface Killah]])
* ''[[Fort Minor: We Major]]'' (with [[Mike Shinoda]]) (2005)
* ''[[Fort Minor: We Major]]'' (with [[Mike Shinoda]]) (2005)
* ''[[Razor Tag]]'' (with [[Styles of Beyond]]) (2007)
* ''Razor Tag'' (with [[Styles of Beyond]]) (2007)
* ''Ain't No Greezy Talk: Team Invasion Edition'' (with DVD / with Team Invasion)
* ''Ain't No Greezy Talk: Team Invasion Edition'' (with DVD / with Team Invasion)
* ''The Green Lantern Instrumentals'' (hosted by Team Invasion)
* ''The Green Lantern Instrumentals'' (hosted by Team Invasion)
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* ''The Best of Green Lantern and [[The Lox|D-Block]]'' (hosted by Team Invasion)
* ''The Best of Green Lantern and [[The Lox|D-Block]]'' (hosted by Team Invasion)
* ''The Best of Green Lantern and [[Shady Records]]'' (hosted by Team Invasion)
* ''The Best of Green Lantern and [[Shady Records]]'' (hosted by Team Invasion)
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* ''5 Star General''
* ''Shade 45: Sirius Bizness'' (hosted by [[Eminem]])
* ''Shade 45: Sirius Bizness'' (hosted by [[Eminem]])
* ''Public Enemy Number One'' (with [[Beanie Sigel]])
* ''Public Enemy Number One'' (with [[Beanie Sigel]])
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* ''Countdown to Armageddon 2: Back to the Lab'' (hosted by [[Dame Dash]])
* ''Countdown to Armageddon 2: Back to the Lab'' (hosted by [[Dame Dash]])
* ''The Best of In Da Lab, Vol. 1''
* ''The Best of In Da Lab, Vol. 1''
* ''Rap Phenomenon II: [[Tupac Shakur|2Pac]]'' (with [[DJ Dirty Harry|Dirty Harry]] and DJ Vlad)
* ''Rap Phenomenon II: [[Tupac Shakur|2Pac]]'' (with [[DJ Dirty Harry|Dirty Harry]] and [[DJ Vlad]])
* ''Invasion, Part 1''
* ''Invasion, Part 1''
* ''Get in Where U Fit in'' (with the [[Young Gunz]])
* ''Get in Where U Fit in'' (with the [[Young Gunz]])
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* ''New World Order, Pt.2''
* ''The Chosen One''
* ''The Chosen One''
* ''Takin' it to the Streets''
* ''Takin' it to the Streets''
* ''Inherited Beef, Vol.1 ''(with Ronald)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.datpiff.com/Ronald-Inherited-Beef-Vol1-mixtape.225867.html|title=Inherited Beef Vol.1 Mixtape by Ronald Hosted by Dj Green Latern|website=Datpiff.com|access-date=27 December 2018}}</ref>
* ''Inherited Beef, Vol.1 ''(with Ronald)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.datpiff.com/Ronald-Inherited-Beef-Vol1-mixtape.225867.html|title=Inherited Beef Vol.1 Mixtape by Ronald Hosted by Dj Green Latern &#91;sic&#93;|website=Datpiff.com|access-date=December 27, 2018}}</ref>
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* ''Just Us and the Gunz''
* ''In Too Deep''
* ''In Too Deep''
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* ''Rookie of the Year''
* ''Coming of Age''
* ''Coming of Age''
* ''Millennium All-Stars'' (with DJs [[Tony Touch]], [[Mister Cee]], Ron G, [[Funkmaster Flex]], Doo Wop, DJ Enuff, [[DJ Spinbad|Spinbad]], and DJ Dale)
* ''Millennium All-Stars'' (with DJs [[Tony Touch]], [[Mister Cee]], Ron G, [[Funkmaster Flex]], Doo Wop, DJ Enuff, [[DJ Spinbad|Spinbad]], and DJ Dale)
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* ''Man vs Many'' (with [[Nefew]])
* ''Man vs Many'' (with [[Nefew]])
* ''Back to School EP'' (with Ronald)<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/ronnied667] {{dead link|date=December 2018}}</ref>
* ''Back to School EP'' (with Ronald)<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/ronnied667] {{dead link|date=December 2018}}</ref>
* ''Cak-ill-ack Muzik'' (with Ben G) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beng803.com/about-me|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216200044/http://www.beng803.com/about-me|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 December 2013|title=beng803|date=16 December 2013|access-date=27 December 2018}}</ref>
* ''Cak-ill-ack Muzik'' (with Ben G) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beng803.com/about-me|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216200044/http://www.beng803.com/about-me|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 16, 2013|title=beng803|date=December 16, 2013|access-date=December 27, 2018}}</ref>


==Singles produced==
== Singles produced ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles produced, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/cardo-mn0002749940/credits|title=Cardo - Credits|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=27 December 2018}}</ref>
|+ List of singles produced, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/cardo-mn0002749940/credits|title=Cardo – Credits|website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=December 27, 2018}}</ref>
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year
! scope="col" colspan="5" | Peak chart positions <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/|title=Billboard - Music Charts, News, Photos & Video|website=Billboard|access-date=27 December 2018}}</ref>
! scope="col" colspan="5" | Peak chart positions <ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/|title=Billboard – Music Charts, News, Photos & Video|magazine=Billboard|access-date=December 27, 2018}}</ref>
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | [[List of music recording certifications|Certifications]]
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album
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==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
*[https://myspace.com/djgreenlantern DJ Green Lantern] on [[Myspace]]
*[https://myspace.com/djgreenlantern DJ Green Lantern] on [[Myspace]]


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[[Category:Musicians from Rochester, New York]]
[[Category:Musicians from Rochester, New York]]
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[[Category:1972 births]]
[[Category:American people of Puerto Rican descent]]
[[Category:American people of Puerto Rican descent]]
[[Category:American people of Italian descent]]
[[Category:American people of Italian descent]]

Latest revision as of 20:03, 27 June 2024

DJ Green Lantern
D'Agostino in 2010
D'Agostino in 2010
Background information
Birth nameJames Christopher D'Agostino
Born (1975-07-07) July 7, 1975 (age 49)
OriginRochester, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Disc jockey
  • record producer
Labels

James Christopher D'Agostino (born July 7, 1975), professionally known as DJ Green Lantern, is an American hip hop DJ and producer from Rochester, New York. In 2002, D'Agostino was signed by American rapper Eminem, to become the official DJ for Shady Records, after DJ Head stepped down for undisclosed reasons.[1]

Biography

[edit]

Rise to fame

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DJ Green Lantern came to prominence in the late 1990s–early 2000s with his signature brand of mixtapes. The creativity of these tapes caught the ear of many industry power players, one of which was Eminem. The first set of officially sponsored mixtapes from Eminem's Shady Records. On the series, spanning three mixtapes (later to be spun off into the Armageddon series), the DJ broke several diss records, furthering the issues between Eminem and Benzino/The Source, as well as the entire Shady camp and Ja Rule/Murder Inc.

He is also recognized as a producer, featuring on his own mixtapes several "Green Remixes," including, most notably, a remix of the Nas and Tupac Shakur collaboration, "Thugz Mansion." He also produced D-Block's "2 Guns Up", an acclaimed street single, which originated as a freestyle rap on his Hot 97 radio show, "In the Lab" (the most memorable of which has also appeared as a mixtape, "The Best of In the Lab"). "In the Lab" is formatted as a one-hour (with commercials) mix show, in which DJ Green Lantern blends a cappella and instrumental tracks from various artists, as well as breaking new and underground music (such as the Ghostface Killah and El-Producto collaboration "HideYaFace").

"Bin Laden"

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D'Agostino also produced Ludacris' "Number One Spot," the second single from his album The Red Light District, and Immortal Technique's "Bin Laden" single, which blames the Reagan Doctrine and U.S. President George W. Bush for the September 11, 2001 attacks.

With the Shady Records family

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As a member of the Shady Records family, D'Agostino also hosted a show on Eminem's Sirius Satellite Radio channel, Shade 45, along with an accompanying mixtape released in the fall of 2004. As Eminem's DJ, D'Agostino was responsible for touring with him and spinning at shows such as the Shady National Convention and The Game's album release party. D'Agostino's much anticipated album Armageddon was set to be released under Shady Records, but controversy and an eventual parting would put the release in limbo.

Hip-Hop Nation

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In summer 2007, D'Agostino returned to Sirius Satellite Radio on the Hip-Hop Nation channel. He hosts a show called The Invasion.

Bar Exam 2

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D'Agostino recently put together and mixed the highly anticipated Bar Exam 2 mixtape by acclaimed Detroit MC Royce da 5'9". Green took over for DJ Premier and Statik Selektah who hosted and mixed Royce's first Bar Exam Mixtape. The Bar Exam 2 was pushed back several times because of Green Lantern's inability to mix the tape due to his touring. After several stated released dates, Bar Exam 2 was finally released on September 15 as a free download on HipHopDX.com. Due to the high anticipation of the mixtape, Royce gave the mixtape the slogan "Happy Bar Exam 2, It's a Holiday" prior to its release.

Pulse of the People

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D'Agostino collaborated with Dead Prez on their latest album, Pulse of the People: Turn Off The Radio, Vol. 3, released in June 2009[2]

GTA IV

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Together with Mister Cee, he is featured as host of the hip-hop radio station "The Beat 102.7" in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV. The station is essentially a parody of Hot 97.[3] Instead of using existing songs, Green Lantern produced the songs exclusively for "The Beat 102.7".[4]

Discography

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Main article: DJ Green Lantern production discography

Mixtapes

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  • 1998 Superthug - The Jump Off Begins
  • 1999 It's Just Us and The Guns
  • 1999 Rookie of the Year
  • 1999 Blaze
  • 2001 New World Order
  • 2002 New World Order pt. 2 - The Saga Continues
  • 2002 Shady Times: Invasion Part I
  • 2003 Invasion Part II: Conspiracy Theory
  • 2004 Invasion Part Three: Countdown to Armageddon
  • 2005 5 Star General
  • 2005 New World Order
  • 2006 New York State of Mind
  • 2006 Throwback Classics, Vol. 1
  • 2006 You'll See
  • 2006 Team Invasion: Best of DJ Green Lantern and Dipset
  • 2006 Pre-Release Therapy: The Truth Shall Set U Free (with Ludacris)
  • 2007 Alive On Arrival
  • 2007 Hood Rules Apply
  • 2007 R.O.C. Stars Street Leak: American Gangster
  • 2007 The Myspace Invasion
  • 2007 I Produced That
  • 2008 Grand Theft Auto IV: Liberty City Invasion [soundtrack]
  • 2012 Invade the Game
  • 2012 YAP EM
  • 2012 IRENE (with Mitchelle'l)[5]
  • 2014 "Che Rhenosonce – Unforgettable Memories"
  • 2017 Hitler On Steroids (with Westside Gunn)

Other releases

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Singles produced

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List of singles produced, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name [9]
Titel Year Peak chart positions [10] Certifications Album
US US R&B US Rap US Bubbling
 UK
"Number One Spot"
(Ludacris) 		2005 19 21 6 — 30 The Red Light District
"In the Ghetto"
(Busta Rhymes featuring Rick James) 		2006 — 50 — — — The Big Bang

References

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  1. ^ "Lighting the way: DJ Green Lantern rocked the Roc before landing with Eminem". Rochester City Newspaper. December 23, 2003. Retrieved December 10, 2007.
  2. ^ DeadPrez.com – Official Website Archived July 23, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Stephen Totilo (May 2, 2008). "'Grand Theft Auto IV' Music Man Explains How Those 214 Songs Made The Soundtrack". MTV. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  4. ^ Antony Bruno (April 26, 2008). "Crime pays for music biz with new Grand Theft Auto". Reuters. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  5. ^ "Mitchelle'l – IRENE – DJ Green Lantern". LiveMixtapes.com. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  6. ^ "Inherited Beef Vol.1 Mixtape by Ronald Hosted by Dj Green Latern [sic]". Datpiff.com. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  7. ^ [1] [dead link]
  8. ^ "beng803". December 16, 2013. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  9. ^ "Cardo – Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
  10. ^ "Billboard – Music Charts, News, Photos & Video". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
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