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Jam Master Jay
American hip hop musician (1965–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Birth name | Jason William Mizell |
Also known as | DJ Jazzy Jase Jam Master Funk |
Born | (1965-01-21)January 21, 1965 New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 30, 2002(2002-10-30) (aged 37) New York City, U.S. |
Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wound) |
Genres | Hip hop, golden age hip hop, rap rock |
Occupation(s) | Disc jockey, producer, rapper, beatboxer |
Instruments | Vocals, turntables |
Years active | 1983–2002 |
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Formerly of | Run-DMC |
Website | jasonmizell |
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