DJ Official
{{Short description|American DJ and producer (1976–2016)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| birth_name = Nelson J. Chu
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1976|9|16|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Bronx, New York, U.S.
| origin = {{nowrap|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2016|8|14|1976|9|16|mf=y}}
| genre = Christian hip hop
| occupation = {{hlist|DJ|record producer|songwriter}}
| instrument = Turntables
| years_active = 1999–2016{{cite web|title=DJOfficialDJ |url=https://soundcloud.com/djofficialdj|publisher=SoundCloud|author=SoundCloud|accessdate=February 12, 2015}}
| label = {{hlist|Reach|Cross Movement}}
| associated_acts = 116 Clique, The Cross Movement
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Nelson J. Chu (September 16, 1976 – August 14, 2016), known professionally as DJ Official, was an American Christian hip hop DJ, record producer and songwriter. He was a member of the Christian hip hop collectives 116 Clique and The Cross Movement.
Early life
DJ Official was born Nelson J. Chu, in The Bronx, on September 16, 1976.{{cite web|title=116 Life : Interview with DJ Official |url=http://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/116-life-interview-with-dj-official|publisher=The Oracle Magazine|author=Prince Malachi The First|accessdate=February 12, 2015|date=November 18, 2014}}{{cite twitter|title=What do Me, Flame, Lecrae's Son, Musiq Soulchild, Marc Anthony, Amy Poehler, and David Copperfield have in common. Today is our birthday!|
number=114822927639257088 |user=djofficialdj|accessdate=February 12, 2015|date=September 16, 2011}}{{cite web|title=Nelson J Chu in Philadelphia, PA|url=http://www.intelius.com/results.php?ReportType=1&qf=Nelson&qmi=J&qn=Chu&qcs=Philadelphia%2C+PA&focusfirst=0|publisher=Intelius|author=Intelius|accessdate=February 12, 2015}} He lived in Brooklyn during his childhood and later in Amityville, Long Island.
Career
DJ Official was a mentee of Hip hop artist Cipha Sounds in the mid-1990s, when both got out of high school. He was a member in the Christian hip hop collective 116 Clique. He released Entermission on December 29, 2009.{{cite web|title=Entermission - Dr. Official |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/entermission-mw0001787090|author=AllMusic|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=February 12, 2015|date=December 29, 2009}} It allowed him to crack the Billboard charts with his first album.{{cite web|title=Entermission - Dr. Official Awards|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/entermission-mw0001787090/awards|author=AllMusic|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=February 12, 2015|date=December 29, 2009}} Cross Rhythms rated the album a nine out of ten,{{cite web|title=Review: EnterMission - DJ Official|url=http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/DJ_Official_Various/EnterMission/87004/|first=Steve|last=Hayes|publisher=Cross Rhythms|accessdate=March 5, 2015|date=March 11, 2010}} and Rapzilla said "With Entermission DJ Official did much more than cement his legacy as a producer."{{cite web|title=Review - DJ Official 'Entermission'|url=http://rapzilla.com/rz/features/reviews/1931-review-dj-official-entermission|first=K. Lenon|last=Fenelus|publisher=Rapzilla|accessdate=March 5, 2015|date=March 20, 2010}}
DJ Official was also a part of American-based Christian Hip Hop rap group The Cross Movement and collaborated with many other Cross Movement Records artist such as, Da TRUTH and Flame to name a few. He served (Cross Movement) faithfully as their DJ for eight years in the mid 1990s into early 2000s and has been a long time friend thereafter.
Personal life
DJ Official was married to Teresa Chu (née Belvisi), and together they had two daughters, Isabella and Sophia. They resided together in Lancaster, Ohio.
Death
Chu had a long-term battle with several health problems. On August 14, 2016, Chu died of complications following a double lung transplant.{{Cite web|url=http://www.relevantmagazine.com/slices/dj-official-has-passed-away|title=DJ Official Has Passed Away|date=15 August 2016 |access-date=2016-08-17}}{{failed verification|date=January 2020}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2016/08/17/liner-notes-bullet-news-august-17th|title=Liner Notes: Bullet News For August 17th {{!}} FYIMusicNews|website=www.fyimusicnews.ca|date=17 August 2016 |access-date=2016-08-17}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
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| style="width:3em; font-size:90%"|US Chr !style="width:3em; font-size:90%"|US |
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| scope="row"|Entermission
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| 43 | 8 |
=Extended plays=
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| scope="row"|Gravity: The Remix EP (DJ Official and Alex Medina) |
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References
{{Reflist}}
{{116 Clique}}
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Category:American performers of Christian music
Category:American performers of Christian hip-hop
Category:Rappers from New York (state)
Category:Rappers from Philadelphia