{{short description|Tanzanian DJ}} {{Infobox person | name = RJ The DJ | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Romeo George Bangula | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|08|16|df=y}} | birth_place = Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | death_date = | death_cause = | death_place = | resting_place = | other_names = RJ The DJ<br>Romy Jon(e)s | occupation = Dj<br>record producer<br>actor | years_active = 2010–present | awards = | mother = | relatives = Diamond Platnumz (cousin) | website = {{URL|romyjones.com}} }} '''Romeo George Bangula'''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/927653278 |title=WE DON'T CARE |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=March 20, 2025}}</ref> (born August 16, 1987) alias '''RJ The DJ'''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-26 |title=Romy Jons, Diamond's DJ Apologizes to Mulamwah for Using His Photo with Ex Carroll Sonnie |url=https://omgvoice.com/entertainment/romy-jons-diamonds-dj-apologizes-to-mulamwah/ |access-date=2023-01-08 |language=en-US}}</ref> and '''Romy Jon(e)s'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maganga |first=Charles |date=2022-04-26 |title=Diamond Platnumz's Official DJ 'Rommy Jones' Announces New EP {{!}} SEE DETAILS |url=https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/news/diamond-platnumzs-official-dj-rommy-jones-announces-new-ep-see-details/ |access-date=2023-01-01 |website=Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video – Notjustok |language=en-US}}</ref> is a Tanzanian DJ, record producer and television actor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-30 |title=Diamond's brother DJ Romy Jones trolled for sex enhancement side hustle |url=https://nairobinews.nation.africa/diamonds-brother-dj-romy-jones-trolled-for-sex-enhancement-side-hustle/ |access-date=2023-01-01 |website=Nairobi News |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Career== Jons worked as music video model, appearing on music videos before starting his debut career as a disc jockey in 2010. As a music video model, Jons appeared to Diamond Platnumz's debut song ''Mbagala'' in 2010. Even though he is said to be Diamond Platnumz cousin<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diamond's brother, Romy Jones Weds {{!}} Ugandan Buzz |url=https://www.ugandanbuzz.com/diamonds-brother-romy-jones-weds/ |access-date=2023-01-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> and his closest male relative, he is not signed to WCB Wasafi, a label owned by Diamond Platnumz, he works as a freelancer DJ. Expansion to his music career enabled him to perform to the whole of East Africa.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milimo |first=Dennis |date=2019-07-31 |title=Diamond's brother Romy Jons and wife expecting their first child (Video) |url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/diamonds-brother-and-official-dj-romy-jons-and-wife-kay-jord-expecting-their-first/xm2z3s8 |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=Pulselive Kenya}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Maganga |first=Charles |date=2022-04-26 |title=Diamond Platnumz's Official DJ 'Rommy Jones' Announces New EP {{!}} SEE DETAILS |url=https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/news/diamond-platnumzs-official-dj-rommy-jones-announces-new-ep-see-details/ |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video – Notjustok |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2020, he teamed with the likes of Marioo, Sho Madjozi, Lava Lava, Khaligraph Jones, Vanessa Mdee and Morgan Heritage on his first ever studio album called 'Changes'.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-14 |title=Tanzania: RJ the DJ to release debut album on 16 August |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/tanzania-rj-dj-release-debut-album-16-august |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=Music in Africa |language=en}}</ref>
Apart from his solo works, Jons works as an official DJ<ref>{{Cite web |last=sqoopadmin |title=Rommy Jones, Platnumz's official DJ set to perform in Kampala – Sqoop – Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos |url=https://www.sqoop.co.ug/202211/four-one-one/rommy-jones-platnumzs-official-dj-set-to-perform-in-kampala.html |access-date=2023-01-02 |language=en-US}}</ref> of Diamond Platnumz also serves as the vice president<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kiprotich |first=Emmanuel |date=2019-05-11 |title=Diamond Platinumz's brother drops spanking new hit |url=https://dailyactive.info/2019/05/11/diamond-platinumzs-brother-drops-spanking-new-hit/ |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=Daily Active |language=en-US}}</ref> of WCB Wasafi music label.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ray |first=Lee |date=2021-02-02 |title=Diamond Platnumz' Brother, Romy Jones Stings Hamisa Mobetto – Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz, Breaking News in Uganda |language=en-US |work=Routine Blast : Gossip, Showbiz, Breaking News in Uganda |url=https://www.routineblast.com/diamond-platnumz-brother-romy-jones-stings-hamisa-mobetto/ |access-date=2023-01-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Diamond Platnumz's DJ Romy Jons to make appearance at Baraka FM {{!}} Mombasa County News {{!}} Baraka FM 95.5 FM |url=https://barakafm.org/2018/08/02/diamond-platnumzs-dj-romy-jons-to-make-appearance-at-baraka-fm/ |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=barakafm.org}}</ref>
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; background: #f9f9f0" |- style="text-align:center;" ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes |- |2021– |''Jua Kali''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Tambua Africa |date=2022-10-21 |title=Jua Kali : Maisha Magic East Bongo Series- Cast actors |url=https://tambua.africa/jua-kali-maisha-magic-east-bongo-series-cast-actors/ |access-date=2023-01-01 |website=TAMBUA AFRICA NEWS |language=en-US}}</ref> |Bill Jr |Airing on DStv's Maisha Majic Bongo |- |}
==Discography== '''Album''' *2020: Changes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Diamond Claims Romy Jons' 'Changes' Album is Better Than Burna Boy's 'Twice as Tall' Latest music news online |url=https://mdundo.com/news/23772 |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=mdundo.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ltd |first=Mwananchi Communications |title=Romy Jons Asilimia 99 Ep yake |url=https://mwananchiscoop.co.tz/romy-jons-asilimia-99-ep-yake-L2JVOUxFSVEwVndBM3pHOC9RZDZKUT09 |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=mwananchiscoop.co.tz |language=en}}</ref> '''Singles''' *Bang ft Khaligraph Jones, Chin Bees & Rayvanny *Ready ft Morgan Heritage & Jose Chameleone *Cheza ft Christian Bella & BM *Take me away ft Vanessa Mdee & Ycee *Kifolongo ft Khadija Kopa, Mbosso & Lava Lava *Hapo ft Marioo *Changes ft Alice & Fid Q *Muonjeshe ft Mimi Mars, Young Lunya & G Nako *Too Much ft Sho Madjozi & Marioo *We don't care ft Rayvanny & Meddy *Sexy Mama ft Lava Lava
'''Extended Playlist (EP)''' *2022:The Weekend<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maganga |first=Charles |date=2022-04-26 |title=Diamond Platnumz's Official DJ 'Rommy Jones' Announces New EP {{!}} SEE DETAILS |url=https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/news/diamond-platnumzs-official-dj-rommy-jones-announces-new-ep-see-details/ |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video – Notjustok |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Maganga |first=Charles |date=2022-04-29 |title=Finally Diamond Platnumz Official DJ, RJ The Dj Unveils Tracklist for 'The Weekend' EP {{!}} SEE DETAILS |url=https://notjustok.com/eastafrica/news/rj-the-dj-the-weekend-tracklist/ |access-date=2023-01-02 |website=Latest East African & Bongo Flava Music, Songs & Video – Notjustok |language=en-US}}</ref> '''Singles''' *Superstar ft Ntosh Gazi & Mabantu *Blind love ft Dash *I love you ft Lilly *Mama ft Isha Mashauzi & Ucho *The Weekend ft Kidylax
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Category:1988 births Category:Living people Category:Electronic dance music DJs Category:Deep house musicians Category:Tanzanian musicians Category:Tanzanian producers Category:People from Dar es Salaam