Introduction
Darren Joseph, known professionally as DJ Target, is an English DJ and presenter. He is best known for being part of grime collective Roll Deep and presenting on BBC Radio 1Xtra.
Career
Joseph is a former member of Roll Deep.
Joseph began hosting part of the 1Xtra Takeover, a simulcast across BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra, in September 2013.
In 2018, Joseph wrote a book titled Grime Kids. Joseph became the talent and music lead at Radio 1Xtra in July 2018, but left the role in June 2021.
In 2021, Joseph fronted a six-episode series on BBC Three called Tonight With Target.
In 2022, it was announced that Joseph would be leaving Radio 1, ending the station's simulcast of the 1Xtra Takeover. However, he continued presenting on Radio 1Xtra since.
Personal life
Joseph grew up in Bow, London.