Deja Perez
Broadcast personality Deja Perez, has worked in a variety of positions. Initially, she started as a part timer in the WPGC-FM research department. She went on to work as a board operator, then became part of the promotions department, and finally hit the airwaves as an on-air personality! Eventually taking a position with celebrated Radio One hip-hop giant, 100.3 The Beat. Before landing at DC based 93.9 WKYS.
During her tenure in Philly, the popular radio star was embraced by the city, particularly because of her strong commitment to eradicating domestic violence and working with juveniles. Diligent about her desire to help at risk youths, Ms. Perez obtained a degree in Criminal Justice from Temple University.
Her mercurial rise can be attributed to her dedication to excellence, combined with vibrant talent and a passionate drive to achieve. With a Latina mother and an African American father, this New Jersey native, celebrates her cultural diversity and believes that her family background has enabled her to relate to all people! A world traveler, she has broaden her perspective of the our planet
Throughout her time at WKYS, Deja’s talents extend to doing voiceovers for local and national corporations including Ford Motor Company, Coca Cola, Macy’s and Shoppers Food Warehouse for all stations in the Radio-One cluster. Deja has found her true passion, the highly rated daily entertainment report “What’s Poppin!” filled with celebrity gossip, scandals and the latest news. She also hosts her self titled #1 night show “Deja After Dark", responsible for the “Goodnight Kiss-mix”, the first on-air slow jam mix. Extending her talents, Deja has made several appearances on the nationally syndicated “Russ Parr Morning Show”, providing both local and entertainment news. In addition, she uses her vast entertainment knowledge for the Internet show featuring Grammy nominated singer Raheem DeVaughn.
Missy Elliott is putting her producer’s hat back on…and recently introduced her new artist Sharaya J
Tia & Tamera look lovely on the April Cover of ESSENCE
How embarrassing for Nene Leakes…to have to ask the Beverly Hills cops to rescue her Yorkie that she accidentally locked inside the car…with the keys…womp, womp
I’m not sure how I feel about Terrence Howard saying the best part of his love scene with Oprah for their new movie…were her “tig ol’ bitties”
Speaking of new movies…he’s getting ready to star with Sanaa Lathan in a remake of Shakespear’s ‘Macbeth’
And Halle Berry just signed on to play Storm in the new X-Men movie Days of Future Past…that’s expected out next summer
Even in death…the rumors still follow Whitney Houston…supposedly the FBI released some documents claiming that Nippy was being blackmailed throughout her career
I would think that Keri Hilson would be basking in the glow of her new relationship with her yummy NFL baller boo…but instead…she’s had it up to here with the hateful Twitter messages she gets all the time…particuraly from Beyonce stans…so she addressed her feelings via a Twitter rant…and I can’t say I blame her…who wants to be attacked everytime she says something on social media…meanwhile…she’s working with Timberland to drop a new album later this year
Not sure how this is gonna work…but supposedly Jim Jones and the Game are trying to write off the money they charitably give to the skripper…as an expense for being a rapper…so next time your at Stadium…make sure you ask the ladies for a receipt…for making it clap…and twerking on stage…good luck with that!
I’m @dejaperez and that’s “What’s Poppin”