John Hohman is a songwriter, producer, dj and founding principal of MetroMix with a long-standing career in music and media.

As a Billboard DJ reporter from 1989 to 2018 and an FM radio mix show DJ, he has been at the forefront of dance music culture for decades. His work includes six #1 Billboard Dance Club remixes for major artists including Diana Ross, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, and Sabrina Carpenter.

Notably, the remix of Jagged Edge’s “Let’s Get Married” with received composer credits  reached #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Sales chart for five weeks. All of his remixes were label-commissioned and promoted nationally, giving him a deep understanding of both audience response and chart performance.

His journey began in the early 1980s with freelance editing, production, and DJ work at Automatt Studios and KITS-FM in San Francisco. In 1985, MetroMix launched its first CHR mixshow on WYDD-FM in Pittsburgh, marking the beginning of a lasting presence in radio. Over the years, Hohman developed and produced multiple mixshows across a variety of formats, including urban, rhythm/crossover, AC, rock, country, electronica, and “Jammin’ Oldies,” with syndication reaching stations nationwide.

In 1989, MetroMix’s Hohman & Harris House Party aired on the legendary WAMO-FM, followed by the launch of the Rhythm/Crossover mixshow on Mix Jamz 100.7 WMXP-FM. MetroMix programming continued to evolve, airing on stations including The Beat 104.7, 96.1 Kiss FM, and Q92.9 FM (WLTJ), among others.

As a DJ, Hohman has been a fixture in Pittsburgh’s club scene, holding residencies at many of the region’s top venues, while also performing in major markets including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami. His performances have extended to premier venues such as Madison Square Garden, the Staples Center (Los Angeles), Three Rivers Stadium and Heinz Field (Pittsburgh), as well as international appearances in Frankfurt, Germany and Cannes, France.

Hohman, along with his creative and business partner, were proclaimed “MP3 Pioneers” on the cover of the International DJ Expo issue of DJ Times magazine, October, 2000, and were recognized for their early adoption and use of mp3 music files and for their contribution to the development of PCDJ, one of the most advanced and widely-used DJ software programs.  

A career highlight includes performing on VH1’s Divas as part of the Chic organization under the musical direction of Nile Rodgers, backing legendary artists including Diana Ross, Donna Summer, and Destiny’s Child.

John Hohman continues to perform as a DJ for public, private, and corporate events while focusing on songwriting and developing new material for recording artists. His work is rooted in rhythm-driven production, strong melodies, and a deep understanding of what connects with audiences across the dance floor, radio, and streaming platforms.