Radio personality Tony J of WHHL-FM (Hot 104.1) says he’s coming to the table with something fresh with this weekend’s performance of “My Daddy’s a DJ.”

Tony J, WHHL’s “Traffic Man” and creator of the Traffic Awards, says it’s the first-ever hip-hop stage play. “I’m not familiar with any others that are hip-hop, or even hip-hopish, especially in St. Louis,” says Tony J.

“My Daddy’s a DJ,” written and directed by Henry L. Davis, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, 3125 South Kingshighway.

He says this play, in which he stars and produces, is not to be confused with any number of too-familiar gospel plays or urban-themed plays staged regularly.

“My Daddy’s a DJ” is based on Tony J’s personal experience as a father of four forced to take his four young children to work with him to the radio station because he can’t afford childcare. His children are under the age of ten; the youngest is two.

Davis culled the script from a rough draft by Tony J, for what was meant to be a TV show called “Meet the J’s.”

The comedy/musical has performances from Nikko Smith, Ruka Puff, Hakeem Tha Dream, Da Fam, and Thyck Clyck, with David Carter and Rynell Garrett in acting roles as DJs, Silvia Ginger as the Boss, and Davis, in drag, as Jackie the receptionist.

Tickets to “My Daddy’s a DJ” are $10-$15. Call 314-306-7740 for information.

Q. What’s it like bringing your children to the station?

A. It’s actually been cool. I’m fortunate. I’m able to bring them around something that can help them, exposing them to music and the environment of radio, as opposed to me working as a trash man or some place they couldn’t get a whole lot out of it.

Q. Tell me more about the Jackie character (Jackie Porter in real life).

A. At the end of the day, Mama Jackie is not only helping me raise my kids, but she’s also looking out for me, making sure I’m not fired. My kids aren’t supposed to be here, and I’m always running late.

Q. Have your children even been star struck by any of the stars passing through the station?

A. Not at this particular point, not even my oldest. They’re just getting into the whole Tony J and traffic thing.

Q. Have you ever had to shield your children from any of the artists?

A. No. Most artists have kids, and I’ve found them, for the most part, to be aware of kids being around. They’re not going to come across blatantly disrespectful. They understand the status they have. And kids can break down anybody anyway.