Name: David Jackson A.K.A. O.G. ONE (One-God)
Meaning of Name: Created as a personal reminder and expression of his belief in there being only ONE GOD and he just being ONE who believes that all success comes from him (God).
Born in Fallschurch Virginia, but raised in Watts, California, with over 20 years of being actively involved in positive leadership, receiving numerous awards for his work and service around the nation, O.G. ONE has emerged onto the music scene as The Pacific Northwest’s premier dj as well as a respected music producer and community activist. O.G.ONE’s dj skills alone has established him as being The Northwest’s first and only dj to make two national television debuts on BET’s Rap city (The Basement , January 2004) as well as making dj appearances for shows and after-parties for the likes of : Micheal Jordan, RUN DMC, Jay Z, Brian McKnight, 50 Cent, Jamie Foxx, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, The Game, P.Diddy, NBA Players: Greg Oden, Damon Stoudamire, Rasheed Wallace, Jermaine O’Neal, Freddie Jones, Corporate Clients: Toyota, Nike Inc, Portland Trailblazers, Adidas USA…. Along with a host of many other hi-profile celebs with a list too long to mention. O.G.ONE is also The Official Portland Trailblazer Dj, Official Toyota/ SCION Dj, a part of the brand Jordan (Nike) Family, and a member of the world famous BUM SQUAD DJz crew. O.G.ONE has also blazed the 1’s & 2’s on Portland’s radio stations Jammin 95.5 and CBS Radio’s Jammin 107.5
Other accomplishments: featured in THE SOURCE (March 2009), ADIDAS XLR8R Magazine “Bedroom Rockers” edition, featured in SMOOTH Magazine, Flossin Magazine, Featured in “Right On” Magazine, putting together the official mix-tape sampler for Hidden Beach Recordings “Unwrapped Vol. 3”, Featured in OZONE Online Magazine, O.G.ONE was also selected amongst an elite group of nationally recognized djz to receive his own exclusive line of sneaker thru Adidas, inking a sponsorship deal with Toyota/Scion, Featured in Inda Street Online Magazine, featured on the official Adidas “Impossible is Nothing “ Campaign, 2009 Rose City Honors Award, 2009 “Taking It To The Next Level” Award of Excellence, KPTV Oregon’s 12 For Kids Sake Award, Indiana University Center on Philanthropy Achievement Award, Camp Fire Boys and Girls Congress Institute Achievement Award, Community Treasure Award, Portland General Electric / Technical assistance for community service, Appreciation Award – Urban League – for dedication, time and commitment in volunteer services in Portland, Unsung Hero Award – Police Activities League (P.A.L.) for being an example of positive mentoring and leadership in the community, Appreciation Award – Police Activities League ( P.A.L.) For outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of multi-cultural, multi-ethnic understanding among youth and adults in the inner-city, 1983 City of Los Angeles Service Commendation, 1980 Community Service Award – from L.A. Mayor Tom Bradley…. O.G.ONE is also releasing his autobiography in 2009 called “The Man Behind the Music… The Life & Times of David William Jackson.
O.G.ONE’s theory on Dee-jaying: I love the art of dee-jaying, because it allows me to be like a therapist for the people who just want to come and check all of their worries in at the door and come into a world that has no burdens. I’m at my best when people are in the room…. even if it’s one person, because it allows me to connect with whatever state of mind or emotion they’re in. I get asked a lot about my playlist and even though I major in Hip Hop, R&B, Funk, Soul and Oldschool Music, I never know what I’m going to play, because it’s the people that dictate the way that I play. Body movements, vibes, like catching a wave, but once I’ve caught the wave, then I go hard with it until the wave changes. What worked the day before, might not work the next day, so I love being in the thick of it all and having to really get in tune with people.
When O.G.ONE is not spinning records, he’s active in the community, mentoring youth and giving back. He’s thrown numerous community events ranging from high school fundraisers all the way to throwing parties at City Hall with the mayor in promoting entrepreneurship and unity amongst djz, artists, promoters and new business owners.
The next level for O.G.ONE is to now branch out in the international markets to dj as well as leveraging his dj skills and community experience to speak to youth around the country about positive choices and making a difference.
