The Democratic party turned up for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, but also turned down (for what) thanks to the help of DJ Cassidy.
The DJ took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a video from Night 2 of the convention, featuring his “Democratic National Convention roll call,” in which he played a song to acknowledge each state and territory. The selection included “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” for Massachusetts, “Jump Around” for Wisconsin, and Beyoncé‘s “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” for, you guessed it, Texas.
In the caption, he expressed his gratitude for the invitation to “Pass The Mic from state to state, so that all our voices are heard.” He also thanked Vice President Kamala Harris “for always recognizing music’s ability to inspire and unite.”
“I am so truly grateful for this honor, Madame President! 🇺🇸🎙️🇺🇸,” he added.
So, who is DJ Cassidy? Here’s what we know about the 2024 DNC DJ.
Who is DJ Cassidy?
DJ Cassidy has launched an impressive career as a DJ. According to his website, he has worked for several big names, including Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez, and Jay-Z and Beyoncé, just to name a few. The Grammy nominee also is behind the Pass The Mic! series, which celebrates artists of different music genres, per Forbes.
Which songs were part of the DNC roll call?
Per NPR, below is a list of the songs that DJ Cassidy played during the DNC roll call:
- Alabama: “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Alaska: “Feel It Still” by Portugal. The Man
- American Samoa: “Edge of Glory” by Lady Gaga
- Arizona: “Edge of Seventeen” by Stevie Nicks
- Arkansas: “Don’t Stop” by Fleetwood Mac
- California: “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg; “California Love” by 2Pac, Roger, and Dr. Dre; “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar; “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- Colorado: “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire
- Connecticut: “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” by Stevie Wonder
- Democrats Abroad: “Love Train” by The O’Jays
- Washington D.C.: “Let Me Clear My Throat” by DJ Kool
- Delaware: “Higher Love” by Kygo and Whitney Houston
- Florida: “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty
- Georgia: “Turn Down For What” by DJ Snake and Lil’ Jon
- Guam: “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
- Hawaii: “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars
- Idaho: “Private Idaho” by The B-52’s
- Illinois: “Sirius” by The Alan Parsons Project
- Indiana: “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
- Iowa: “Celebration” by Kool and the Gang
- Kansas: “Carry on Wayward Son” by Kansas
- Kentucky: “First Class” by Jack Harlow
- Louisiana: “All I Do Is Win” by DJ Khaled
- Maine: “Shut Up and Dance” by Walk the Moon
- Maryland: “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
- Massachusetts: “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” by Dropkick Murphys
- Michigan: “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
- Minnesota: “Kiss” by Prince; “1999” by Prince
- Mississippi: “Twistin’ The Night Away” by Sam Cooke
- Missouri: “Good Luck, Babe!” by Chappell Roan
- Montana: “American Woman” by Lenny Kravitz
- Nebraska: “Firework” by Katy Perry
- Nevada: “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
- New Hampshire: “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
- New Jersey: “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen
- New Mexico: “Confident” by Demi Lovato
- New York: “Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys
- North Carolina: “Raise Up” by Petey Pablo
- North Dakota: “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten
- Northern Mariana Islands: “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- Ohio: “Green Light” by John Legend
- Oklahoma: “Ain’t Going Down (Til The Sun Comes Up)” by Garth Brooks
- Oregon: “Float On” by Modest Mouse
- Pennsylvania: “Motownphilly” by Boyz II Men; “Black And Yellow” by Wiz Khalifa
- Puerto Rico: “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
- Rhode Island: “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift
- South Carolina: “Get On Up” by James Brown
- South Dakota: “What I Like About You” by The Romantics
- Tennessee: “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton
- Texas: “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” by Beyoncé
- Utah: “Animal” by Neon Trees
- Vermont: “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan
- U.S. Virgin Islands: “VI to the Bone” by Mic Love
- Virginia: “The Way I Are” by Timbaland
- Washington: “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore
- West Virginia: “Take Me Home (Country Roads)” by John Denver
- Wisconsin: “Jump Around” by House of Pain
- Wyoming: “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas