How DJ Jae Murphy Went from Dorm Rooms to Jay-Z’s Party | Sommer Time Podcast

On this episode of Sommer Time Podcast, Sommer Hill sits down with the multi-hyphenate powerhouse Jae Murphy — DJ, host, producer, and proud Howard University alum — to talk about faith, pivoting, and divine alignment.

From his start hosting Howard homecomings and campus events to touring the world with Kendrick Lamar, Jason Derulo, and even DJing for Jay-Z, Jae’s story is one of purpose, persistence, and prayer.

In this full-circle conversation — recorded during Howard University Homecoming Week — Jae opens up about his humble beginnings in Norfolk, VA, his leap of faith moving to Los Angeles, and how he learned to “pivot with purpose.”

🎧 Tune in for:

• Jae Murphy’s Howard legacy and the lessons that shaped his career
• The crazy story behind DJing for Jay-Z and Beyoncé
• Why he calls every challenge a “self-haze” moment
• The divine timing behind every major opportunity
• Sommer & Jae’s reflections on faith, favor, and staying grounded in the grind

✨ This episode isn’t just about the come-up — it’s about calling, confidence, and the courage to start again.

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🎙 Sommer Hill: https://www.instagram.com/sommerfh/

🎧 Jae Murphy: instagram.com/jaemurphy