Born and raised in Raleigh, NC,
DJ Baptiste's exposure to and passion for multiple genres appeals to a wide range of audiences. His most recent noteworthy collaborations include national brands such as Trader Joes, Lululemon,
U.S. Foods, and Red Bull. While living in NYC for ten years as a songwriter and performer, DJ Baptiste collaborated with Grammy winning and nominated artists such as Devo Springsteen, Ro James, Kreesha Turner, Andrea McArdle, and Cybill Shepard. During this period, he also worked closely with MTV Making The Band's Ankh Ra Amenhetep. 

 

He recently released an EP with his band "HRMTGE". "Raised by Avatars 2.0" is available on all streaming platforms. His last independent project with local band "SUQ" garnered significant local attention and regular rotation on WKNC 88.1FM.
DJ Baptiste has become a household name in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, having provided music for Duke University, North Carolina Central University,
Brewgaloo Beer Festival, Durham Bulls Stadium, Marbles Kids Museum, Madre, Clockwork, Boxcar, Cuya, NCCU Athletics, Fearrington Village, Annexe, The Architect, East End Bistrot, Little City Brewing, Sir Walter Coffee, Jiddi Event Space, Lucky Tree, Haven Farm, and The Cardinal.