“I put out tapes, but I always kept saying, 'Why am I putting all this energy into these tapes?' I was like, 'I'd rather make just an album because I have a vision; I know how I want to do my records.' I always felt like an artist as well.”

American DJ, rapper, and record producer

DJ Khaled is an American DJ, rapper, and record producer. First known as a Miami radio personality, he built a career in hip-hop around his voice, his production work, and his role as a prominent collaborator on singles and albums. He is known for bringing together major artists and for serving as both producer and hype man on his projects. His style is marked by big, layered production, a distinctive booming delivery, and catchphrases that turn his motivational language into a recognizable part of his public persona.