Born in California by way of Fresno, La Van has had a love for music since the age of 10. Later in his teens, he became a secular DJ until 1984 when he gave his life to Christ. At which point, La Van decided to use his gift of music to promote the gospel through song.
The name ELVEE came from his sister Tiffany who thought it would be a cool name to be without shortening the spelling in his name, something he cherishes because she is no longer with him. In 2000, now being known as DJ ELVEE, Billboard Magazine and Creed Magazine both did articles that featured his work as a successful and unique gospel and gospel hip hop DJ.
ELVEE has been thankful for the many years and the opportunities he's been able to have along his path. Now is the time for ELVEE to come out of his comfort zone by starting his radio show on his platform. This new show will give a wide range of music, from the traditional gospel, CCM, gospel hip hop, gospel reggae, to R&B gospel. You name it, and ELVEE will be able to provide ample gospel music, so there will be more than just one show.
ELVEE then started his own gospel show called "The Gospel Mix Show" (with DJ ELVEE) on KJLH. His unique show was on the air from 2006-
ELVEE has spun for many celebrities, NBA Players, and recording artists such as Harold Minor, Oden Polynice, Flex & Shanice, Kim Fields, and Teena Marie. ELVEE has also shared the stage with:
Fred Hammond J. Moss
Tonex Mary Mary
The Gospel Gangsters Lecrae
Ahmad & fourth Avenue Jones Yolanda Adams
The Katina's Sho Baraka
Dietrick Haddon And Many More
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