DJ Envy

September 3, 2024

Fast Facts
Background
Career Timeline
Why We Love
Surprising Facts
FAQs

RaaShaun Casey, also known as D.J. Envy, born September 3, 1977, is a music producer, radio show host, commentator, and D.J., best known for hosting “The Breakfast Club.” Envy made a name for himself as one of New York City’s premier mixtape producers. In the early-2000s, he premiered exclusive freestyles by artists like Jay-Z, Fabulous, and 50 Cent. Envy won the Justo Mixtape Award three times for his work and received the Most Influential Radio D.J. Award in 2008. Outside of music, he runs a real estate business and has worked with several big brands, including Sean Jean, Reebok, Foot Locker, and Sprite.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

RaaShaun Casey

Nickname:

DJ Envy

Birth date:

September 3, 1977

Age:

Zodiac Sign:

Virgo

Height:

5' 10"

Relationship Status:

Married

Net Worth:

$7 million

Background

D.J. Envy, real name RaaShaun Casey, was born on September 3, 1977, in Queens, New York. He fell in love with disc jockeying in his teens and, by the mid-1990s, was a part of the mixtape circuit. Casey went by the name D.J. Shrimp, working his way up the ranks by performing at concerts and clubs throughout New York. In 2003 he released “The Desert Storm Mixtape: D.J. Envy-Block Party, Vol. 1,” which made it to number 57 on the “Billboard Top 200.” The commercial success of the mixtape expanded his reach, and he got to mix songs once a month for Hot 97 radio’s “Takin’ It to the Streets” show. With time Casey co-hosted a morning show and had more slots to fill as a D.J., becoming New York’s voice on all things hip-hop. He also mixed on radio shows Sirius X.M. and Power 105 radio.

In 2010 Casey, Charlamagne Tha God, and Angela Yee began hosting “The Breakfast Club” on Power 105. The show was so successful that it got syndicated on satellite and terrestrial radio a year later. Casey made music through the mid-2010s, working with Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz, Fetty Wap, and D.J. Slink. 2020 was a year of recognition for the seasoned mixer. He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame for his impressive career as a D.J. and producer. Casey’s most recent passion project is the book “Real Life, Real Love: Life Lessons on Joy, Pain, and the Magic That Holds Us Together,” co-authored with his wife, Gia Casey, and released on April 19, 2022.

Career timeline

2003

He Makes a Professional Breakthrough

Casey releases his first mixtape with Desert Storm Records, owned by D.J. Clue.

2007

His Mainstream Radio Debut

He starts mixing songs for the radio show Hot 97.

2010—2011

He Co-Hosts “The Breakfast Club”

Casey is chosen as one of the three hosts on the radio show.

2020

He Achieves Legendary Status

He is inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.

Why We Love DJ Envy

He keeps evolving
D.J. Envy has never been one to let life happen to him. Casey constantly challenges himself by getting involved in different ventures. From music production to commentary and flipping houses to writing books, he’s a man of many talents.
He’s always honest
Casey is hated and loved in equal measure for his opinions. Sometimes they’re harsh or controversial, but we can always trust him to tell us the truth about how he feels. Authenticity is part of his brand.
He’s an institutional memory
Casey came up in the world of D.Jing at the height of the mixtape craze in the mid-1990s. He’s been a part of and seen the industry grow into what it is today, where artists can produce and upload music from the comfort of their bedrooms. His experience offers valuable insight into more than two decades of developments in the music trade.

5 Surprising Facts

He’s a petrolhead
Casey is an avid car enthusiast.
He owns a juice bar
He opened Juices for Life in Brooklyn.
His biggest misconception
Because of his frank businesslike manner, Casey developed a reputation for being insensitive, but he’s said that he’s just very intense and focused while at work.
He knew D.J. Clue
Casey grew up in the same neighborhood as another famous disc jockey, D.J. Clue.
Business is his new passion
Although being a D.J. will always be his primary profession, Casey said he enjoys throwing himself into business ventures more than anything else.