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God and the DJ
Paperback
Publisher: Owens Publishing Company
Published: Apr 18 2026
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.66
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
GOD & THE DJ - A Powerful Memoir of Faith, Radio, Resilience, and Purpose
By Veteran Broadcaster & Filmmaker Gerald McBride
Detroit, MI - When God Speaks, Dreams Become Destiny.
In his inspiring new memoir, GOD & THE DJ, longtime broadcaster and filmmaker Gerald McBride shares the extraordinary journey of a young Detroit dreamer whose life was forever changed by perseverance, purpose, and divine direction.
From spinning records in his brother's nightclub to becoming the unmistakable voice behind commercials for Prince, Luther Vandross, Tyler Perry, David E. Talbert, T.D. Jakes, The Barbie Movie, Isley Brothers Earth, Wind & Fire, Janet Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker, Kevin Hart, Chris Tucker, and countless entertainment legends - Gerald never imagined where his path would lead. He certainly never expected to write and direct a national feature film... until vision and calling made the impossible inevitable.
In this deeply personal and uplifting memoir, Gerald takes readers behind the microphone and inside the moments that shaped his life - from his Motown-era Detroit upbringing as a radio broadcaster in High School working under Donnie Simpson as a Soul Teen reporter, to career highs and painful setbacks, failed relationships and renewed faith, doubt and redemption. Through it all, he discovered that true success is not measured by fame or fortune - but by living with purpose and listening to the voice that matters most.
In GOD & THE DJ, readers will discover:
- How life-changing moments and unexpected opportunities can redirect your destiny
- The strength that emerges through perseverance, discipline, and personal accountability
- Why second chances can transform failure into purpose
- What happens when dreams finally align with calling
With raw honesty and joyful transparency, Gerald reflects on the defining seasons of his journey - including the creation of his nationally released feature film The Rhythm, a story that continues to impact audiences across the country.
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