Jam Master Jay

Jason William Mizell (January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002), better known by his stage name Jam Master Jay, was an American musician and DJ. He was the DJ of the influential hip hop group Run–D.M.C. During the 1980s, Run-D.M.C. became one of the biggest hip-hop groups and are credited with breaking hip-hop into mainstream music.

For his skill re-working riffs from classic guitar records, he was ranked No. 10 on Spin's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. On October 30, 2002, while recording new music at his studio in the Jamaica section of Queens, New York City, Mizell was shot and murdered by an unknown assailant.

Early life

Mizell was born in Brooklyn, New York City. At the age of 3, he started playing trumpet and played bass, guitar, and drums in various bands prior to discovering turntables. He moved to Hollis, Queens in 1975 with his family where he soon discovered the turntables and started DJing at the age of 13. He caught on quickly because of his musical experience and after a year of DJing he felt that he was good enough to play in front of people.

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Rewinding the Charts: In 1986, Run-D.M.C. Raised 'Hell' & Hip-Hop's Profile

Billboard 17 Aug 2018

Critics who dismissed rap as a passing fad were proved wrong when trailblazer Run-D.M.C.'s third album, Raising Hell, reached the summit of Billboard's Top Black Albums chart (now called Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums) on Aug. 16, 1986. It was the first rap LP to reach No ... McDaniels, 22; and Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell, 21. Run-D.M.C ... [readmore.8096177] ... Run-D.M.C ... ....

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Run-D.M.C. flashback: When the Kings of Rock met the King of Pop

Yahoo Music 15 Aug 2018

When Run-D.M.C. released their “King of Rock” video in 1985, it was prophetic — and ironic — in three ways ... Second, an ornery museum guard (played by David Letterman sidekick Larry “Bud” Melman) in the video told group members Joseph “Run” Simmons, Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels, and the late Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell that they “didn’t belong” in the museum — when Run-D.M.C ... While Run-D.M.C ... ....

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Today In Hip Hop History: Run-D.M.C Release Their Third Album ‘Raising Hell’ 32 Years Ago

The Source 18 Jul 2018

Raising Hell was the album that exposed Run, D, and Jam Master Jay to mainstream America and made them household names ... TheSource.com salutes Run-D.M.C. for this piece of Hip Hop history! ... ....

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Run DMC’s Show in London Leaves Fans Wanting More

The Source 06 Jul 2018

It’s no secret that Hip-Hop has reached far beyond American borders as Run DMC stopped in London to perform the hits that made them into legends ... Son of the late DJ Jam Master Jay also stepped up to the turntable showing off his impressive skills while paying tribute to his father ... Via ... ....

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Fort Motte Community Reunion Festival set for July 7

The Times & Democrat 04 Jul 2018

The Fort Motte community of Calhoun County will celebrate its Community Reunion Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, in the Old Town Village located off of S.C. Highway 419. Historical markers dedicated at Fort Motte cemeteries ... Special entertainment will be provided by DJ Jam Master Jay, The Harmonizing Six Gospel Group, April B & The Cool and The Cold Entrance Band ... Conservation Commission ... 9 a.m ... In 1865, Maj. Gen. O.O....

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Goldsboro rapper realizes dream

The Goldsboro News-Argus 27 Jun 2018

It has been said that luck is simply what happens when preparation meets opportunity ... The road to collaborating with a hip-hop icon like McDaniels started in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where Coleson was born ... That record changed Coleson's life ... "I told him, 'You and [Run-DMC members] Run and Jam Master Jay are the reason why I rhyme ... It's just about giving opportunity, the same opportunity that Jay gave me when he asked me to join him ... ....

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Chuck D Talks State of Black America, Obama’s Legacy and the Black Press

The Washington Informer 26 Jun 2018

To many hip-hop fans, historians and to his peers, Chuck D is considered one of the most influential lyricists in contemporary music ... are leaders, Chuck D remains universally revered ... Chuck D continued ... The recent shooting deaths of rappers XXXTentacion in North Miami, Florida and Jimmy Wapo in Pittsburgh, Penn., are as troublesome as the shooting deaths of his contemporaries, The Notorious B.I.G., Jam Master Jay and 2Pac, Chuck D said....

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BET Concert in Los Angeles Brings Out Nipsey Hussle, Meek Mill & More

Billboard 25 Jun 2018

Saturday night (June 23), fans descended to Los Angeles' Staples Center for the final night of BET Awards week concerts. While the first night featured an array of old and new school acts, including LL Cool J and Ne-Yo, and the second night featured mostly the new school of R&B;, from Ella Mai to Chris Brown ... [readmore.8462425] ... Son of the late Jam Master Jay, Mizell put in work last night DJing both for Lil Pump and Ferg back to back ... ....

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Happy Birthday to One of Hip-Hop’s Most Grandest and Legendary Djs: Dj Scratch

The Source 21 Jun 2018

Hitting the scene during the late Golden era, Scratch was the youthful mentee of Run DMC’s Jam Master Jay, from whom he scholarly adapted the fundamentals of the DJ element. After pursuing a couple of impressionable exhibitions as an opener for the classic trio on their Run’s House World Tour, the late Jam Master Jay endorsed the ambitious young DJ to become the official turntablist for Golden era duo EPMD....

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Todd Edwards' 10 essential garage tracks

Skiddle 15 Jun 2018

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In pictures: 'The golden age of hip hop'

BBC News 12 Jun 2018

... phone number and it was Jam Master Jay's mum's house....

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Carl Cox added to 51st State Festival line up

Skiddle 12 Jun 2018

The techno titan joins a raft of artists on the line up. Amelia Ward. Date published. 12th Jun 2018 ... Other highlights include Derrick Carter, Dimitri From Paris and more ... Carl Cox, Todd Terry, Dimitri From Paris, Lee Foss, Soul Clap, Derrick Carter, Kenny Dope, Todd Edwards, Karizma, Derrick May, Stylo G, Trevor Nelson, Dawn Penn, Masters At Work, The Heatwave, Norman Jay, Dr Packer, John Morales, Matt Jam Lamont, The Reflex ... ....

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New Music: Obrafour - Moesha Ft Sarkodie

Modern Ghana 18 May 2018

Start your weekend off the right way with this new jam from Ghana 39;s Hipife heavyweights Obrafour and Sarkodie. The two link up once again on the breezy new single Moesha produced by Jam Master Jay. We get to hear Obrafour express his ... ....

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