In the vibrant and electric world of music, few breakthrough stories resonate as deeply as that of Atlantic City’s DJ SoulChild AC, otherwise known as Patrick Jeanty Jr. Imbued with an inescapable aura encompassing an enchanting mix of good times and positive vibes, his music serves as a thrilling getaway from life’s mundane tribulations.
As an influential social media star dwarfing many with a staggering combined followership of 1.1 million, and a growing reputation as a prominent DJ and producer, Jeanty Jr.’s journey to music stardom began in an unlikely place — homelessness.
In 2015, Jeanty Jr. found himself residing in a shelter in Atlantic City, working tirelessly at a local Target. It was during his routine lunch breaks that the music bug bit him, drawn to the hypnotic allure of beats and rhythms at a local Guitar Center in Mays Landing, New Jersey. As he subsequently mastered the DDJ-SX2, a club promoter offered him a gateway into the mesmerizing realm of club deejaying.
At the crossroads, Jeanty Jr. seized the opportunity unveiling his knack for upbeat rhythms and lively beats, immersing himself into the nightlife business and rapidly growing into an unavoidable figure in the industry. A pivotal point came when a nightclub owner challenged him to a DJ competition, where he clinched second place, mere moments after learning how to DJ. The win birthed even bigger dreams for DJ SoulChild AC and no hurdle was high enough since then.
Upon winning his second DJ competition in Philadelphia two years later, childhood dreams morphed into a pulsating reality, after which he delved into music production, specializing in Jersey club and House music — a genre that perfectly suited his infectious, energy-fueling style.
Now a seasoned performer with millions of ardent followers, Jeanty Jr has three riveting mixtapes under his belt, including his latest release, “Ocean one vol 2”. Currently working on the final volume of his heart-stirring trilogy, he is tuned to drop beats that are nothing short of addictive come Christmas.
With amazing support from his fans that extends beyond his 820,000 Tik Tok followers, Jeanty Jr. stays faithful to his mission of creating music that delivers not just entertainment, but an escape. After all, he wants his audience to “be in a moment, feel the vibes – nothing but good vibes” as they sway to his tantalizing tunes.
Whether you want to groove to his beats, follow his thrilling journey, or be part of his growing family, feel free to connect with him on Tiktok – @kingjeanty1989, Instagram – @kingjeanty1989 or Facebook – DJ SoulChild AC. For those who’d prefer Twitter birds to Instagram notifications, you can catch him at @djsoulchildac.
If you are within the vicinity of Atlantic City New Jersey, join the electrifying DJ every weekend at Anthem Lounge located in Tropicana Casinos to witness the magic firsthand. In the near future, Jeanty Jr. dreams of collaborating with talented artists such as Cookie kawaii, DJ Smallz 732, and Azelia Banks.
Jeanty Jr.’s story of overnight stardom is nothing less than inspirational, but his core message is one of resilience. It’s about rising above life’s stumbling blocks and remaining committed to your dreams. It’s about pursuing your passions relentlessly, dismissing the naysayers, and surrounding yourself with positive supporters. Warning, however: this AC native’s beats are contagiously vibrant and might leave you dancing till dawn. Remember, it’s not just the tunes, but also the positive vibes that matter. In the words of DJ SoulChild AC, “follow your dreams, F the haters and focus on the people who actually matter”.
