Jam Master Jay

Jam Master Jay was a member of Run-DMC, the first rap group to attract a worldwide audience and credited with bringing hip-hop into the cultural mainstream.

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Profession :

Music Producer

Birthday :

January 21, 1965

Star Sign :

Aquarius

Death Date:

October 30, 2002

Age :

37

Birthplace :

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Jason Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay, was a renowned American rap musician and producer who rose to prominence as part of the groundbreaking hip-hop group Run-DMC. He played a crucial role in introducing hip-hop to the cultural mainstream, with notable albums such as “Raising Hell” and “Tougher than Leather.” Alongside his music career, Jam Master Jay and his wife, Terri Corley-Mizell, established the Scratch DJ Academy in New York City, providing music production and DJing courses. Although he passed away in 2002, his legacy as a hip-hop pioneer continues to inspire up-and-coming DJs and producers. Notably, Run-DMC, the group he was a part of, was the first rap group to gain a global audience, significantly contributing to the widespread acceptance of hip-hop culture.