Julian "Brother Jules" White

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Brother Jules: Music Icon and Friend

Bar none, Julian White, better known as Brother Jules to his fans, is the most prolific jock to spin the wheels of steel and was always willing to pass his knowledge along to aspiring Dee Jays.

At KMOJ, we’re shocked and saddened to hear of Jule’s passing on December 4, 2021. From those early days until now, his incredible music mixes still air on KMOJ. It’s a nod to his knowledge, ability, and skill. Brother Jules is one of a kind, and even as the world has lost an icon, his mixes will live on at KMOJ. The station is also teaming up with health leaders to air a series of special programs on Black Men’s health, focusing on strokes, heart attacks, and cardiovascular disease. Rest in music Brother Jules!

KMOJ: Music Icon Brother Jules Has Passed

12/7/2021

Brother Jules

“Why does Freddie Bell play my Most Beautiful Girl in the World every morning at 6?” Prince asked this of Brother Jules on an early morning limousine ride. I was just weeks into my volunteer career as KMOJ’s morning show host in mid-1994.

When Jules called the studio to ask me that question, I said to tell him I just like the song. At that time I didn’t believe he was actually riding with the most iconic entertainer in the world. Had I believed Jules, I might have given a more intelligent response. Having just moved to the Twin Cities, I wasn’t aware of the deep relationship Brother Jules had with Prince and how much of an impact the two of them were having on the music scene.

Bar none, Julian White, better known as Brother Jules to has fans, is the most prolific jock to spin the wheels of steel and was always willing to pass his knowledge along to aspiring Dee Jays.

At KMOJ, we’re shocked and saddened to hear of Jule’s passing. From those early days until now, his incredible music mixes still air on KMOJ. It’s a nod to his knowledge, ability, and skill. Brother Jules is one of a kind, and even as the world has lost an icon, his mixes will live on at KMOJ. The station is also teaming up with health leaders to air a series of special programs on Black Men’s health, focusing on strokes, heart attacks, and cardiovascular disease. Rest in music Brother Jules!

KMOJ announces death of legendary DJ Julian ‘Brother Jules’ White

12/7/2021

The radio station announced White’s passing over the weekend, leaving his colleagues and community in mourning.

MINNEAPOLIS — In Minneapolis, a familiar voice permeates the airwaves.

For 42 years, Walter Banks, Jr., known as “Q bear” over the airwaves at KMOJ, have watched people walk in and out of those doors.

“Maybe about 100 or something on-air announcers,” said Banks.

But none like Julian White, who was known to many as Brother Jules.

“When you say, “Brother Jules,” you can’t do nothing but smile,” he said.

The station announced his passing this weekend, leaving his colleagues and community in mourning.

“At 8 a.m., we played the last mix that he had that he created on December 2. It’s just a good time this morning,” said KMOJ general manager, Freddie Bell.

Bell shared the story of a familiar song.

“The most beautiful girl in the world, oh my gosh,” he said. “I would play that to start the show and I got a telephone call from Jules, whom I had not met, and he said Prince wants to know why you’re playing his song every morning,” he said. “He’s here in the limousine.”

Bell called him a master mixologist, announcer, and broadcaster, sharing his gift for decades.

“He did a lot of DJ’ing for Prince and he’d go out of the country and share the stories of where he was at; how fun it was, and those stories will always sit still,” said Banks. “As Prince’s prominence started to rise, so did Brother Jules,” said Bell.

His legacy is now left behind at KMOJ, along with family and friends.

“It’s OK to cry. I’m 63 years old and tears flowed down like a little baby because I had a love for him and it just comes and it goes, and as it comes and goes, know that there’s something there that’s real,” said Banks, fighting back tears.

The station says it’s teaming up with health leaders to air a series of special programs on Black Men’s health, focusing on strokes, heart attacks, and cardiovascular disease.

memorial service

Memorial Service for Brother Jules

December 17, 2021

New Salem Baptist Church 2507 N Bryant Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USA

memorial service

Tribute to Brother Jules

December 19, 2021

Reign Event Center 2901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA

This is a 21+ event from 3-10 p.m. A $20 donation at the door will benefit the Brother Jules Memorial to assist the family with expenses. 100% of the contributions made here will go directly to Jules's estate.

Performing, The Original 5 DJ's: Mike Mack, Mixx Nizzle, Chuck Chizzle, Big Reece, and special guest DJ's.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Washburn-McReavy Swanson Chapel