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November 18, 1961 (age 62) Beaufort, South Carolina, United States. Genres. Hip Hop. Occupation (s) DJ, Turntablism. John Byas (born November 18, 1961), also known as The Original Jazzy Jay or DJ Jazzy Jay, is an American hip hop DJ and producer.
THE ORIGINAL JAZZY JAY STORY. Jazzy Jay is indisputably one of the most important DJs and producers in Hip Hop history. From his early days in the mid-70s, on the streets of the Bronx, Jazzy quickly become one of the most beloved and respected DJs in Hip Hop Culture. Soon enough, Jazzy Jay was the heartbeat of countless street parties, events ...
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Sep 29, 2023 · Jazzy Jay: The Living Legacy of Hip Hop. From the gritty basements of the Bronx to world stages, few have shaped Hip Hop’s evolution quite like Jazzy Jay. As an original member of Afrika Bambaataa’s Universal Zulu Nation, he’s a living testament to Hip Hop’s transformative power.
Nov 12, 2012 · DJ Jazzy Jay is the pioneering DJ and producer who helped establish Hip Hop as more than a musical form but rather a cultural experience. He began spinning records in the parks of the Bronx and soon performed in such clubs as the Roxy and Negril before teaming with other DJs.
Jazzy Jay. Jazzy Jay is a legend of hip-hop. As a DJ alongside the iconic “master of records,” Afrika Bambaataa, his experiences in the early days of hip-hop are a true insight into a culture forming. In the days of a burning Bronx and gangs roaming the streets, Bam organized the Zulu Nation while Jay assembled the soundsytem.
DJ Jazzy Jay talks about the early days of Def Jam with Rick Rubin and how he introduced the Beastie Boys to “Brass Monkey.” INTERVIEW WITH RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY Jazzy Jay is a legend of hip-hop.
