RJ The DJ
RJ The DJ | |
|---|---|
| Born | Romeo George Bangula 16 August 1987 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Other names | RJ The DJ Romy Jon(e)s |
| Occupation(s) | DJ record producer actor |
| Years active | 2010–Present |
| Relatives | Diamond Platnumz (cousin) |
| Website | romyjones |
Romeo George Bangula[1] (born August 16, 1987) alias RJ The DJ[2] and Romy Jon(e)s[3] is a Tanzanian DJ, record producer and television actor.[4]
Career
[edit]Jons worked as music video model, appearing on music videos before starting his debut career as a disc jockey in 2010. As a music video model, Jons appeared to Diamond Platnumz's debut song Mbagala in 2010. Even though he is said to be Diamond Platnumz cousin[5] and his closest male relative, he is not signed to WCB wasafi, a label owned by Diamond Platnumz, he works as a freelancer DJ. Expansion to his music career enabled him to perform to the whole of East Africa.[6][7]
In 2020, he teamed with the likes of Marioo, Sho Madjozi, Lava Lava, Khaligraph Jones, Vanessa Mdee and Morgan Heritage on his first ever studio album called 'Changes'.[8]
Apart from his solo works, Jons works as an official DJ[9] of Diamond Platnumz also serves as the vice president[10] of WCB Wasafi music label.[11][12]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021- | Jua Kali[13] | Bill Jr | Airing on DStv's Maisha Majic Bongo |
Discography
[edit]Album
Singles
- Bang ft Khaligraph Jones, Chin Bees & Rayvanny
- Ready ft Morgan Heritage & Jose Chameleone
- Cheza ft Christian Bella & BM
- Take me away ft Vanessa Mdee & Ycee
- Kifolongo ft Khadija Kopa, Mbosso & Lava Lava
- Hapo ft Marioo
- Changes ft Alice & Fid Q
- Muonjeshe ft Mimi Mars, Young Lunya & G Nako
- Too Much ft Sho Madjozi & Marioo
- We don't care ft Rayvanny & Meddy
- Sexy Mama ft Lava Lava
Extended Playlist (EP)
Singles
- Superstar ft Ntosh Gazi & Mabantu
- Blind love ft Dash
- I love you ft Lilly
- Mama ft Isha Mashauzi & Ucho
- The Weekend ft Kidylax
References
[edit]- ^ "WE DON'T CARE". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ "Romy Jons, Diamond's DJ Apologizes to Mulamwah for Using His Photo with Ex Carroll Sonnie". 2022-01-26. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ Maganga, Charles (2022-04-26). "Diamond Platnumz's Official DJ 'Rommy Jones' Announces New EP | SEE DETAILS". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- ^ "Diamond's brother DJ Romy Jones trolled for sex enhancement side hustle". Nairobi News. 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- ^ "Diamond's brother, Romy Jones Weds | Ugandan Buzz". Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ Milimo, Dennis (2019-07-31). "Diamond's brother Romy Jons and wife expecting their first child (Video)". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ Maganga, Charles (2022-04-26). "Diamond Platnumz's Official DJ 'Rommy Jones' Announces New EP | SEE DETAILS". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ "Tanzania: RJ the DJ to release debut album on 16 August". Music In Africa. 2020-08-14. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ sqoopadmin. "Rommy Jones, Platnumz's official DJ set to perform in Kampala – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos". Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ Kiprotich, Emmanuel (2019-05-11). "Diamond Platinumz's brother drops spanking new hit". Daily Active. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ Ray, Lee (2021-02-02). "Diamond Platnumz' Brother, Romy Jones Stings Hamisa Mobetto - Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz, Breaking News in Uganda". Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz, Breaking News in Uganda. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ "Diamond Platnumz's DJ Romy Jons to make appearance at Baraka FM | Mombasa County News | Baraka FM 95.5 FM". barakafm.org. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ Reporter, Tambua Africa (2022-10-21). "Jua Kali : Maisha Magic East Bongo Series- Cast actors". TAMBUA AFRICA NEWS. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
- ^ "Diamond Claims Romy Jons' 'Changes' Album is Better Than Burna Boy's 'Twice as Tall' Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ Ltd, Mwananchi Communications. "Romy Jons Asilimia 99 Ep yake". mwananchiscoop.co.tz. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
- ^ Maganga, Charles (2022-04-26). "Diamond Platnumz's Official DJ 'Rommy Jones' Announces New EP | SEE DETAILS". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ^ Maganga, Charles (2022-04-29). "Finally Diamond Platnumz Official DJ, RJ The Dj Unveils Tracklist for 'The Weekend' EP | SEE DETAILS". Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video - Notjustok. Retrieved 2023-01-02.