Derek Harper is the President of The Harper Influence. His experience in media, marketing and music spans over 30 years. He has won numerous awards and is a Veteran Programmer with experience in Hip Hop, Gospel, Jazz, Sports and Talk Radio Formats.

 

Derek also has over 30 years experience booking and promoting concerts and expos through-out the Southeastern United States…and has been involved in some of the biggest Urban Concerts of the past 25 years including:

 

The Hot 1079 Birthday Bash

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Praise in the Park Atlanta 

 

Tom Joyner One More Time 

 

Majic After Dark Concert Series

 

The Wednesday Wind Down Concert Series

 

For Sisters Only Atlanta

 

Sweet Auburn Music Fest

 

Southwest Music Fest

 

Fort Valley State Homecoming

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In 2022 Derek Harper is being recognized for his service in the field of broadcasting and Inducted into the Black Radio Hall of Fame in St. Louis Missouri.