Salute To Djs: Jam Master Jay

Not only is Jam Master Jay my favorite DJ and was the DJ for Run-DMC, he was an excellent show DJ that had great timing and was also influential in me becoming a better DJ to tour with several indie and well known acts in Hip-Hop and Soul. The "King from Queens" was influential and a key figure in launching other noted acts by producing for them, marketing and through his own JMJ Records.

Remembering Jam Master Jay

Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell
(January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002)

Today we pay homage to one of the greatest DJ's of all time in the genre of Hip-Hop music. Jay is responsible for helping to shape the sound of Run-DMC and creating the style of dress with the signature black hats and Adidas sneakers. Jay is also a cousin of the legendary Jazz-Funk producers, the Mizell Brothers.