DJ Green Lantern

James Christopher D'Agostino(born July 7, 1975), professionally known asDJ Green Lantern,is an American hip hop DJ and producer fromRochester, New York.In 2002, D'Agostino was signed by American rapperEminem,to become the official DJ forShady Records,afterDJ Headstepped down for undisclosed reasons.

DJ Green Lantern
DJ Green Lantern in 2010
Background information
Birth name	James Christopher D'Agostino
Born	(1975-07-07)July 7, 1975
Origin	Rochester, New York,U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Disc jockey record producer
Labels	AV8 Shady Team Invasion

Biography

Rise to fame

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 wasEminem.The first set of officially sponsored mixtapes from Eminem'sShady Records.On the series, spanning three mixtapes (later to be spun off into theArmageddonseries), the DJ broke several diss records, furthering the issues between Eminem andBenzino/The Source,as well as the entire Shady camp andJa Rule/Murder Inc.

He is also recognized as aproducer,featuring on his own mixtapes several "Green Remixes," including, most notably, a remix of theNasandTupac Shakurcollaboration, "Thugz Mansion." He also producedD-Block's "2 Guns Up", an acclaimed street single, which originated as afreestyle rapon hisHot 97radio 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 blendsa cappellaand instrumental tracks from various artists, as well as breaking new and underground music (such as theGhostface KillahandEl-Productocollaboration "HideYaFace" ).

"Bin Laden"

D'Agostino also producedLudacris' "Number One Spot," the second single from hisalbumThe Red Light District,andImmortal Technique's "Bin Laden" single, which blames theReagan Doctrineand U.S. PresidentGeorge W. Bushfor theSeptember 11, 2001 attacks.

With the Shady Records family

As a member of the Shady Records family, D'Agostino also hosted a show on Eminem'sSirius Satellite Radiochannel,Shade 45,along with an accompanying mixtape named "Shady Times: Invasion Part I," released in thefallof 2004. As Eminem's DJ, D'Agostino was responsible fortouringwith him andspinningat shows such as the Shady National Convention andThe Game'salbum release party. D'Agostino's much anticipated albumArmageddonwas set to be released under Shady Records, but controversy and an eventual parting would put the release in limbo.

Hip-Hop Nation

In summer 2007, D'Agostino returned toSirius Satellite Radioon theHip-Hop Nationchannel. He hosts a show calledThe Invasion.

Bar Exam 2

D'Agostino recently put together and mixed the highly anticipatedBar Exam 2mixtape by acclaimed Detroit MCRoyce da 5'9 ".Green took over forDJ PremierandStatik Selektahwho 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 onHipHopDX.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

D'Agostino collaborated withDead Prezon their latest album,Pulse of the People: Turn Off The Radio, Vol. 3,released in June 2009

GTA IV

Together withMister Cee,he is featured as host of the hip-hop radio station "The Beat 102.7" in the video gameGrand Theft Auto IV.The station is essentially a parody ofHot 97.Instead of using existing songs, Green Lantern produced the songs exclusively for "The Beat 102.7".

Discography

Main article:DJ Green Lantern production discography

Mixtapes

• 1998Superthug - The Jump Off Begins
• 1999It's Just Us and The Guns
• 1999Rookie of the Year
• 1999Blaze
• 2001New World Order
• 2002New World Order pt. 2 - The Saga Continues
• 2002Shady Times: Invasion Part I
• 2003Invasion Part II: Conspiracy Theory
• 2004Invasion Part Three: Countdown to Armageddon
• 20055 Star General
• 2005New World Order
• 2006New York State of Mind
• 2006Throwback Classics, Vol. 1
• 2006You'll See
• 2006Team Invasion: Best of DJ Green Lantern andDipset
• 2006Pre-Release Therapy: The Truth Shall Set U Free(withLudacris)
• 2007Alive On Arrival
• 2007Hood Rules Apply
• 2007R.O.C. Stars Street Leak: American Gangster
• 2007The Myspace Invasion
• 2007I Produced That
• 2008Grand Theft Auto IV: Liberty CityInvasion [soundtrack]
• 2012Invade the Game
• 2012YAP EM
• 2012IRENE(withMitchelle'l)
• 2014 "Che Rhenosonce – Unforgettable Memories"
• 2017Hitler On Steroids(withWestside Gunn)

Other releases

• DJ Green Lantern,Russell Simmons&Barack Obama:Yes We Can (The Mixtape)
• Grafhand DJ Green Lantern: The Oracle 2
• Royce da 5'9 "and DJ Green Lantern: Bar Exam 2
• 07-07-08(withCassidyand Team Invasion)
• DJ Evil Dee& Green Lantern: Analog Mixtape Volume No. 2
• DJ Green Lantern andImmortal Technique:The 3rd World
• Charles Hamilton& DJ Green Lantern: Outside Looking
• Nas& DJ Green Lantern: The Nigger Mixtape
• Monster Mash Part 2
• Grow Season(withWiz Khalifa)
• 07-07-07(withCassidyand DJ Thoro)
• The Myspace Invasion, Vol. 3
• Cocaine On Steroids(withN.O.R.E.)
• The Myspace Invasion, Vol. 2
• Respect the Shooter(withUncle Murda)
• Monster Mash
• The Sirius Invasion
• Myspace Takeover(with Team Invasion)
• Say Uncle(withUncle Murda)
• SMASH AND GRAB Mixtape(with¡MAYDAY!)
• AND 1 Streetball– The Official Video Game Mixtape
• In the Kitchen(withDJ Khaledand Team Invasion)
• On My New York Shit(withDJ Kay Slay)
• This Ain't No Greezy Talk(with Team Invasion)
• The Internet Invasion(withGhostface Killah)
• Fort Minor: We Major(withMike Shinoda) (2005)
• Razor Tag(withStyles of Beyond) (2007)
• Ain't No Greezy Talk: Team Invasion Edition(with DVD / with Team Invasion)
• The Green Lantern Instrumentals(hosted by Team Invasion)
• Team Invasion Presents:Keyshia Cole
• The Best of Green Lantern andD-Block(hosted by Team Invasion)
• The Best of Green Lantern andShady Records(hosted by Team Invasion)
• Shade 45: Sirius Bizness(hosted byEminem)
• Public Enemy Number One(withBeanie Sigel)
• The Oracle(withGrafh)
• The Champ Is Here(withJadakiss/ hosted by Big Mike)
• Countdown to Armageddon 2: Back to the Lab(hosted byDame Dash)
• The Best of In Da Lab, Vol. 1
• Rap Phenomenon II:2Pac(withDirty HarryandDJ Vlad)
• Invasion, Part 1
• Get in Where U Fit in(with theYoung Gunz)
• The Chosen One
• Takin' it to the Streets
• Inherited Beef, Vol.1(with Ronald)
• In Too Deep
• Coming of Age
• Millennium All-Stars(with DJsTony Touch,Mister Cee,Ron G,Funkmaster Flex,Doo Wop, DJ Enuff,Spinbad,and DJ Dale)
• The Green Ghost Project(withStyles P)
• Man vs Many(withNefew)
• Back to School EP(with Ronald)
• Cak-ill-ack Muzik(with Ben G)

Singles produced

List of singles produced, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name

Title	Year	Peak chart positions					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 RhymesfeaturingRick James)	2006	—	50	—	—	—		The Big Bang

External links

• DJ Green LanternonMyspace