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Shali "Space Boy" JonzunAward Winning Nationally Syndicated Terrestrial Radio Talk Show Host, Motivational
Speaker, Entrepreneur, and Author Fourteen year old, Shali “Space Boy” Jonzun is an Author, Motivational Speaker, and America’s Youngest Commercial Terrestrial Radio Talk Show Host of two international radio shows – Audition Radio and Jonzun Radio Kids, The Voice of Young America- who is in his fifth award winning year on-air. Both shows broadcast on WPUL 1590 AM (Daytona Beach, FL), stream worldwide at www.WPUL1590.com, and are available on-demand 24/7 respectively at www.AuditionRadio.com and www.JonzunRadioKids.com. However, Jonzun Radio Kids, The Voice of Young America is now Nationally Syndicated and reaches 80+ million listeners, in three countries --U.S, Canada, Mexico--and in the Caribbean Islands on all family friendly terrestrial stations (please click here for stations and program schedule). With the belief that your mental diet affects your outcome, Shali’s dedication is to the positive portrayal of youth in the media. To that end, in 2007, with over a year of commercial radio under his belt, he founded, created, and co-developed Jonzun Radio Kids, The Voice of Young America – an international radio talk show dedicated to celebrating the opinions and positive works of Youth Leaders, Celebrities, Young Entrepreneurs, Sports Figures, and Everyday Kids. Shali is the show’s sole Host, Owner, and Co-Producer. Between the two broadcasts, Audition Radio & Jonzun Radio Kids, The Voice of Young America, Shali has had the honor of interviewing hundreds of notable & inspiring Guests, such as: Stan “The Man” Lee (Spiderman, Iron Man creator), Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., Hurricane Katrina Survivors/Youth Leaders (as featured on CNN’s “Children of The Storm”), NFL Greats & Legends (Greg Jennings/Green Bay Packers, Ian Gold/Denver Broncos, ‘Neon’ Leon Bright/NY Giants/Tampa Bay Buccaneers), Multi-Platinum Teen Opera Singer, Holly Stell who performed a duet w/ Andrea Bocelli, Walter Scott of The Whispers, Pop Icon Tiffany, UNICEF Canadian Youth Ambassador, Bilaal Rajan, Civil Rights Leader/Syndicated Talk Show Host, Rev. Al Sharpton, Teen Quadriplegic U.S. Open Surfer, Patrick Ivison, Kashif (Legendary Producer/Writer/Artist), 10 yr. old National Spokesmodel of Just For Me hair products, Dionnie Colon (featured in Jet, Ebony, & Essence), S. Truett Cathy, Chick-Fil-A Owner/Founder, Danny Raye (James Brown’s Emcee & Cape Man), Teen Visual Artist, Akiane (as featured on Oprah), Maurice “The General” Starr, Boys & Girls Club’s Nat’l Youth of the Year, Demetrice Tuttle, and countless Kid-On-The-Street interviews, to name a very brief few.
Shali’s recognitions for his works include: 2011 Official Resolution in Recognition of Professional Achievements by the City of Boston, MA, 2009 Strathmore’s Who’s Who inclusion for “Outstanding Business & Professional Achievements,” 2008 U.S. Congressional Recognition Award (from Congresswoman Shelly Berkley, D-NV), invited 2008 “Youth Education Celebration Panelist/Guest Speaker & Youth Ambassador” at Don Barden’s star-studded 6th Anniversary Celebration of the Fitz (Las Vegas), named America’s Amazing Kid! of The Month July 2008 by Amazing Kids!, Letter of Encouragement from former Pres. George W. Bush, K.E.N.N.Y Kids Magazne’s “Entrepreneur of The Month Oct. 2007, ” front page news coverage (Daytona Times, BlackNews.com, and other internet sites), to name a few.
His beginnings at commercial
radio started at age 9 as Co-Host and Production Asst. of his celebrity parent’s all-star music talk show, Audition
Radio; which he currently still does. Shali’s father, is Michael “Space Cowboy” Jonzun -- 500+ Multi-Platinum, Platinum, & Gold Records & Albums Hit Songwriter & Producer, who has (18) # 1 Billboard
Chart Hits, (25) “Top 10” Billboard Chart Hits, & (40) “Top 40” Billboard Chart Hits, has sold
200+ million records and videos worldwide on 100+ Super Star Artists (Ben E. King, New Kids On The Block, New Edition, Mick
Jaggar, Madonna, Englebert Humperdink, Clarence Clemons of Bruce Springsteen’s E. Street Band, Bernie Worrell of Parliament
Funkadelic, Keith Richards, Peter Wolf formerly of J. Geils Band, Aztec Camera, Tommy Page, Laverne Baker, Sa-Fire,
P. Diddy, L.L. Cool J, Lil Bow Wow,…), and he’s the leader/founder of the
Legendary Electro Space Boogie Hip-Hop posse Jonzun Crew (20+ million records sold worldwide, & a recognized forefather
of Hip-Hop; Source Mag.). His mother, Cherry, who has been married to Michael going on 17 years, serves as his Administrative
Asst & Marketing Director for their world renowned music publishing and production firm Boston International –with
hundreds of songs in active rotation worldwide at film, television, radio, internet, sheet music, and other formats, and hundreds
of millions of records sold worldwide – also she is an on-air personality for Gospel Hallelujah Worldwide Radio Ministries and a Co-Host of Audition Radio. Other entertainment industry recognized
family members include his Uncles, Pop Impresario, Maurice “The General” Starr (New Kids On The Block, New Edition),
Sonni Jonzun (Jonzun Crew member), and the late Dr. Arthur C. Rayford (Master Oil on Canvas Visual Artist).
Regarding the public’s need for a show like Jonzun Radio Kids, Shali believes the proof is in the numbers. “When you think about it: there are approximately 75 million kids in America under the age of 18; that's 25% of the United States population. Now, think about how many stories in the media you see of kids achieving. What’s wrong with this picture? Jonzun Radio Kids --whose slogan is: ‘The Voice of Young America,’ gives kids, tweens, and teens a chance to be heard for achieving, and a place to talk about their concerns and ideas. I want to encourage kids to get involved in their communities and the world, to let them know they don't have to make bad choices to become famous, and that greatness and purpose is inside everyone. When I conduct kid-on-the-street interviews, it’s usually the first time a member of the press has asked their opinion, and especially for something positive," he says of the show and his mission. And it’s not just the statistics, the response has been overwhelmingly positive...
Larry Steele, Program Director, WPUL 1590 AM
“…I’ve been at radio 32 years –CHR, Urban, News/Talk. I’m happy to have Jonzun Radio
Kids on my radio station, because young America needs to be represented, and that’s what Shali does very well. …He
talks with people from all around the world. It’s family friendly. It has a great Host. I’ve seen the good,
bad, and the ugly, Shali is the good!”
Stan Lee, Creator of 90% of Marvel Comics most recognized Characters, “I’ve enjoyed talking to you very much, and you asked very good questions.” Chris Connors, Performance Director & Ringmaster of Clyde Beatty/Cole Bros. Circus “You’re fantastic!” Holly Stell, Lenz
Ent. Teen Multi-Platinum Artist “It’s just great to be on this radio station and make a difference.”
Wally West, Boys & Girls Club of W. Georgia “We admire & thank-you for what you do for the kids across this nation giving hope & opportunity…” Demetrice Tuttle, 18 yr. old Nat’l Youth of The Year, “Thank-you for the impact you’re making in so many children’s lives…”
Rev. Al Sharpton at MLK Press Conference, “First of all, how old are you ?.. 10 years old…Very Good Question… Asked very well. [You’re] a promoter too…like Don King.” Charity is also very important to Shali. Through his show, he conducts an annual toy and gift drive benefiting the homeless & needy children in his community (just this past Christmas 2010, he was able to give away thousands of dollars worth of toys, gifts, and meals through the generous donations received from McDonald's Corporation, Heartland Corporation, and individuals who got involved), he conducted a 2008 voter turnout drive titled “Devote To Vote”, he donates to soup kitchens, and gives support to various charities throughout the year via donations and on-air interviews. In addition to his demanding radio and home school schedule, Shali is involved in a World Unity Crusade, in conjunction with his parents, in the form of a world unity anthem which they penned together, titled "We Can Live Together In Unity," from the forthcoming original musical “Typecast,” which is performed by Jonzun Crew (20+ Million Records sold worldwide), with recitations by Shali. The goal is two fold, first to inspire people globally on the power of one, to change the world, through just one act of kindness or even just a change of heart; while at the same time helping non-profit organizations raise money for their causes, by allowing them to utilize the song as a fundraiser, and allowing individuals to raise monies for the charity of their choice by allowing them to direct a portion of the proceeds to that non-profit. To that end, Shali and his parents are about to launch
a dedicated portal www.WeCanLiveTogetherInUnity.com (not yet published) featuring the videos,
photos, and inspiring stories of individuals & organizations, worldwide, that are standing in the "Circle of Unity"
with their works. In his spare time, Shali enjoys riding go-karts, reading
(he’s received numerous reading awards, could sight read books at 6 months old, and is currently two years ahead
of his grade in school), writing short stories, playing video games, listening/watching news talk shows, roller skating,
going to museums and theme parks, watching classic cartoon and sitcoms (in B&W and in color), and taking road trips. And as always, Shali keeps an open invitation to kids, tweens, and teens around the globe to become involved in his show and website by sharing their thoughts, talents, video footage, news stories, music, etc., as well as to adults whose works are supportive of young people. To be a Guest on the show, we welcome your email at JRadioKids@Yahoo.com.###
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