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DJ Cassidy is the first music maestro of the DNC’s roll call.WireImage
He’s used to passing the mic from artist to artist, but DJ Cassidy will be passing the mic from state at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night.
Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage during the first night of the DNC. CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesCassidy will add a little dazzle to the convention as musical maestro for the DNC’s celebratory nomination roll call, a first at the convention, an insider exclusively revealed to Page Six.
Cassidy’s song selection will be specific to each state. WireImageWe’re told Cassidy, whose “Pass the Mic” concert series became a hit during the pandemic, has curated music to represent each state. A source familiar with tonight’s convention told us Cassidy’s selection will be songs specific to the location, but will stick to the theme of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, “freedom, unity, hope, the future and believing in each other,” our insider shared.
Cassidy previously worked with VP Harris during President Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential run. Josh Morgan-USA TODAYCalifornia delegates will nominate Harris to the tunes of “California Love” by the late rapper Tupac Shakur. New York’s song will be “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. And for Texas, Cassidy will, of course, play a song by Houston born and raised child of Destiny, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, whose song “Freedom” is the theme track to Harris’ campaign. Texas delegates, however, won’t be nominating Harris to “Freedom,” Cassidy will play Beyonce’s country tune, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” instead.
Cassidy was former President Barack Obama’s DJ during both of his terms. APThis isn’t the first time Cassidy has helped Democratic leaders get on their feet. He’s one of former President Barack Obama’s go-to deejays during his two-term presidency. He has also worked with VP Harris in the past including on her failed 2020 presidential run, and her successful campaign with President Joe Biden.
