OFF THE COUCH | R-Tistic
Ronald Turner II, known as DJ R-Tistic, is an internationally acclaimed DJ hailing from Los Angeles, CA. He was introduced to music at a very early age by his father, Drummer and Producer, Ronald Turner. He is a graduate of Florida A&M University, which is where his passion for DJing came into fruition. He is managed by Naledi Nyahuma Seck, a music executive from Philadelphia, PA.
DJ R-Tistic has become one of entertainment industry's favorite DJs, as he has DJd special events for Issa Rae, P. Diddy, Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lena Waithe, Common, Floyd Mayweather, and Marlon Wayans. He is known for his high energy sets, along with his expert level crowd reading abilities. He has DJd in seven different countries outside the United States, including Nigeria, Jordan, Ghana, Jmaica, and France. He has gained notoriety for his DJ mixes and videos, which have gained over 5 million listens and views throughout the years.
He's become one of the most sought after DJs when it comes to delivering a live experience, as has hosted virtual parties for established companies such as BET. He's currently the DJ on Caffeine's "World Series of Spades," which airs every Wednesday at 9PM ET/6PM PT.
DJING EXPERIENCE:
-Insecure Fest (October 2021)
-P. Diddy's July 4th Party (July 2021)
-Issa Rae's Birthday Party (January 2018, January 2020) (The YBF Article)
-Official DJ of The Roots Picnic, June 2019 (Rolling Stone Article)
-Cameo on HBO's "Insecure" (Episode 302)
-Official DJ for Nipsey Hussle's "Victory Lap" GRAMMY Nomination celebration (February 2019)
-Reminisce Lagos Throwback Hip Hop Party in Lagos, Nigeria (June 2019, December 2018)
-Winner of the 2014 McDonald's Flavor Battle DJ Competition, judged by Just Blaze, Spinderella, DJ Clue, and DJ Element (Article)
-Snapchat SnapNoir DJ Battle Winner (February 2019)
-Insecure Season 3 Premiere Party (August 2018)
-Cameo on "Love & Hip Hop Hollywood" (August 2018)
-Reebok France Launch Party in Paris, France (October 2018)
-Stevie Wonder's Birthday Party at The Peppermint Club (May 2018)
-Official DJ of the Los Angeles City Tribute to Prince (May 2016) (L.A. Times Article) (E! Online Article)
-Grits and Biscuits (Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and New Orleans)
-Showtime's "The Chi" Season One & Season Two Premiere Parties (January 2018) (Essence Magazine Celebrity Sightings: #9)
-Headline DJ at Premier Hollywood Nightclubs, including Le Jardin, Playhouse, Lure, and Poppy
-A Sip With Issa Rae, featuring Diddy (March 2018)
-Floyd Mayweather & Snoop Dogg's NBA All Star Weekend TMT Takeover Party (February 2018)
-Regular guest at Kiss & Grind (September 2019, New Years Eve 2019)
-New Years Eve party for NBA All Star Tyson Chandler (December 2016)
-Official Series Premiere party for HBO's "Insecure" starring Issa Rae (October 2016)
-USC vs. Idaho Game at Los Angeles Coliseum (September 2015)
-Paid Dues 2013: Official Stage DJ at the "Dues Paid" Stage which featured Dom Kennedy, Juicy J, Joey Bada$$ + Pro Era, Trinidad James, Problem and Bad Lucc, and Nipsey Hussle
-Halftime show for the boys and girls 2014 McDonald's All-American Game at the United Center in Chicago, IL
-Rock The Bells 2011: Official Stage DJ at the "Paid Dues" Stage which featured Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Big K.R.I.T., Slaughterhouse, Curren$y, and Murs
-Live set on Sway In The Morning (January 2014)
-Revolt Live (February 2015, June 2014)
-Taught a six-week "Introduction to DJing" class at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, CA (2014) (Link)
-Floyd Mayweather's Annual Celebrity Basketball Game at Westchester HS (December 2010, December 2012)
-Assisted in Musical Direction for T-Pain at his 2010 USC Springfest performance
-Served as the DJ and MC of more than 110 Weddings, including Issa Rae's Wedding (July 2021)