RAMPD | Rev. Chris Wylie (DJ Pastor Rock)

Rev. Chris Wylie (DJ Pastor Rock)

Rapper / Lyricist, Songwriter, Vocalist

Hip Hop / Rap, Pop, Rock/Metal

Lewiston, New York, United States

Mobility / Physical Disability, Neurodivergent (e.g. Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD)

English

About Rev. Chris Wylie (DJ Pastor Rock)

Rev. Chris (DJ Pastor Rock, He/They) is a multi-award-winning musician, songwriter, and vocalist from Buffalo, NY who crafts multi-genre music with punk rock attitude and accessible pop hooks.

Chris's music reflects his eclectic style and influences ranging from Public Enemy to Olivia Rodrigo as well as his life as a justice seeker and queer disabled musician. His music whether for himself or in collaboration has received critical acclaim and he is a frequently sought out multi-award winning songwriter and co-writer known for his ability to work quickly whether in live settings or independently across styles .

Chris has co-written and collaborated with several top tier music veterans such as Lit-Hop music icon MC Lars (KRS-One, Mega Ran, Weird Al), producer, Rich Matthew (Mike Doughty, MC Lars), singer Jill Zadeh (Janet Jackson, Sting, Christina Aguilera), and many others including several RAMPD Pro Members, most notably Dr. Cyn with whom he co-wrote the 2026 Wavy Award winning track, "Be The Teeth". (Several Songs linked in the Spotify playlist below.)

Chris is also regular contributor to Kairos Center NYC and it's associated songwriters collective where his work is frequently featured both in live spaces and in social media campaigns.

Professional members include: The Recording Academy, Songwriters of North America (SONA), Queer Capita, ASCAP, and Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities (RAMPD) where he serves currently as its Partnerships Committee Co-Chair and as a member of its Engagements Committee. Chris is also a RAMPD Ambassador on DEC and has served previously as RAMPD's Executive Committee Treasurer.

On stage, DJ Pastor Rock’s live shows feature Chris in his signature clergy robe and rainbow stole as he spreads his message of love, inclusion, and hope for all people moving from the margins in.