Big Baba and The Ancestors, carries a four‑decade legacy as a DJ, cultural curator, and sonic storyteller. His journey began in the mid‑1980s, evolving through radio, nightclubs, management, and entrepreneurship — shaping Toledo’s nightlife and beyond. He debuted on December 17, 1985 at Bid’s Place, then launched the Omega Starr Mobile Music Company in 1987, running it until 2001. In 1990 he became a Mix Show DJ at WVOI and held a residency at H. James Lounge. From 1994–1998 he managed and DJ’d at Club Ritz, later spinning at The 5th Quarter and Bourbon Street Night Club. In 2024 he returned to radio at Tower 98, where Big Baba and The Ancestors continues the Omega Starr spirit with deeper roots and ritualistic sound. Alongside DJing, Floyd built a strong career at Ohio Bell/Ameritech (1978–1994), sharpening leadership and business skills. His work reflects lifelong devotion to music, community, and rhythm’s transformative power.
