ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE

DELPHINE “SILKYD” WILLIAMS

SILKY@NAACPINGSB.ORG

Delphine “Silky D” Williams is a Los Angeles native and a music industry original. Silky D broke barriers and laid the groundwork in the streets, clubs and airwaves of Los Angeles for all aspiring female DJ’s to build upon.

Silky “D” was the only female DJ welcomed by legendary West Coast party crew “Uncle Jamm’s Army”. Was the first female radio mix masters for KJLH & KDAY who announce her as the World First Female DJ. Silky provided the unforgettable background noises for the all time 80’s classics, “Dial a Freak” and “808 Beats”.

DJ Silky “D” went on to become one of the first female sound and stage managers and musical directing. She got her training from some of the best sound-stage masters, have work alongside with Steve Hirsch and Al Rose. DJ Silky D has created sound and stage production for many renowned talents such as Teena Marie, The Gap Band, Zapp, Cameo, Ice Cube, Monica, Faith, ZAPP, and Bootsy to name a few. , Transition sparked her most recent projects, Ladylike Entertainment, a full service media group , Executive produced “The Real” w/ SilkyD” a raw and uncut media show which provides a strong dose of good music, down to earth community issues, politics, and hip-hop history. Before music, Delphine is also known for working in the film industry work as a casting assistant and PA for many, included the late Eddie Smith, CEO of Black Stunt Men Association, and past SAG President, Jim Green. Currently, she received a casting credit for “LA 2 DA Bay 2 “and continues to give back in the community.

She’s recently involved with Operation Skid Row, an organization providing survival and living needs to the homeless. Act as Director of Entertainment for Peace projects and speaks countless at many organizations and independent radio shows to educate parents, young men & woman about entertainment industry.

Silky D is aggressively expanding and actively taking her projects to the next level. Silky D has received awards from East to West as The First Female DJ Hip Hop Pioneers and also an Educator for her works with LAUSD County Juvenile Schools.
The legendary, Delphine “Silky D” Williams proudly stands as the founding female DJ, a keen businesswoman and a mentor to the many before and after her.