DJ Shannyn Hill spinning a success story with expansion Tempo
DJ Shannyn Hill has become the official DJ for Canada's first WNBA franchise, the Toronto Tempo. Her journey to this position involved overcoming personal and cultural challenges, including growing up in a traditional Jamaican family. Hill's passion for music and determination led her to pursue DJing full-time after a transformative experience in a music program for youth facing barriers.
- ▪Shannyn Hill is the official DJ for the Toronto Tempo, Canada's first WNBA franchise.
- ▪She faced challenges growing up in a traditional Jamaican family with a homophobic culture.
- ▪Hill pursued DJing full-time after participating in a music program for youth facing barriers.
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Open this photo in gallery:DJ Shannyn Hill hypes up fans during a preview event at Coca-Cola Coliseum in April ahead of the Toronto Tempo's inaugural season.Sammy Kogan/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFrom her vantage point in a brightly lit booth atop a sold-out Toronto Tempo game, life looks sweet for DJ Shannyn Hill.Mixing the music as official DJ for Canada’s long-awaited first WNBA franchise is a dream job for the 29-year-old. It was hard-earned. She’s living proof of what can happen when you shoot your shot.There were challenges along the journey.
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