Ghost Town DJ's
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
| Products | Hip-hop, Miami bass music |
Ghost Town DJ's—sometimes seen as Ghostown DJs—was a hip-hop and Miami bass ensemble originating from Atlanta, Georgia. The lineup consisted of DJ Demp, Rodney Terry, Greg Street, and Kito. Their 1996 single, My Boo, achieved considerable radio rotation on Miami stations such as Y100 and Power 96. In early 2016, the song experienced a resurgence in popularity as part of the viral "Running Man Challenge" trend on Vine.
Origins and production of "My Boo"
The group was established by Rodney Terry, who drew inspiration from the Miami bass movement of the 1980s. Initially, Akema Johnson-Day was slated to perform lead vocals with Virgo Williams providing backing vocals; however, due to scheduling issues, Williams assumed the lead vocal role. At that time, Lil Jon held the position of A&R director at So So Def and acted as executive producer for the track. The production was a collaboration between Terry and Carl Mahone and featured a revised second iteration of the beat.
In 1996, Ghost Town DJ's released two albums: Ghetto Bass Beats and Frantic. Interestingly, "My Boo" was not included on either album but appeared exclusively on the compilation So So Def Bass All-Stars, which effectively served as its primary album release.
Name origin
The name "Ghost Town DJ's" pays homage to the Miami-based Ghetto Style DJs led by Luther Campbell (Luke Skyywalker) during the 1980s. Rodney Terry selected this name to convey the concept of being "heard but not seen," reflecting why the group's members remain visually absent while their music reaches audiences. The ensemble has consistently addressed common misrepresentations of their name—frequently misspelled as Ghostown DJ's instead of the correct Ghost Town DJs.
Studio albums
- 1996: Frantic
- 1996: Ghetto Bass Beats
Compilation appearances
- 1996: So So Def Bass All-Stars
Singles
| Title | Year | Highest chart positions | Album | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
US R&B |
US Pop |
US Rhy |
AUS |
NZ | |||
| "My Boo" | 1996 | 27 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 26 | 3 | So So Def Bass All-Stars |