DJ WhySham, Founder of “Boston Got Next Ent.” And a proud voice “From The 617 To Your BackYard”, is also an Grammy Recording Academy Voting Member (Class of ’23). WhySham is an accomplished DJ and event curator with a diverse portfolio.
She has provided DJ services for prominent figures and institutions including Senator Elizabeth Warren, current and past mayors of Boston. WhySham has DJ’d a range of Special Events including the 2024 NBA Boston Celtics Championship, Boston Calling, Boston Pride and First Night Boston . WhySham is a 4X Boston Music Award nominee, and opened for the iconic DJ Jazzy Jeff;
Her #YourCommunityDJ deems true. However, it is her ability to fuse music with activism, as tools for healing and change, that truly sets her apart.
With a strong track record in live performances, WhySham has opened for industry legends such as DJ Jazzy Jeff and has shared stages with top artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Ric Wilson, and EarthGang. Her notable performances have garnered media attention by being featured in major publications such as The Boston Globe and Boston Herald, and more while being a Street Team Member for “Lunch Is Ova” on SparkFMOnline.
In addition to her performance work, WhySham served as a Music Curator at Rogerson Adult Day Rehabilitation Center, where she booked artists for monthly performances. She has also teaches Basic Music Production using music and food to entertain for all ages.
Her educational background includes a Certificate of Completion from Interise Streetwise ‘MBA’ and a Bachelor of Science from Cedar Crest College with a minor in Communications and a Certificate in Child Welfare. She has received several awards and grants, including the Better Beaches Grant (2023), Mass Cultural Council Grant (2023) and The Boston Public Health Commission grant for building community and addressing trauma and the impact of COVID in neighborhoods of color (2022).
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