THE ORIGINAL JAZZY JAY began his illustrious career playing in the streets of the Bronx, under the guidance of Afrika Bambaataa. During the 80's club revolution, Jazzy went from performing on the streets and in small clubs spinning records in NYC's hottest clubs: Negril, The Roxy, The Ritz, and Danceteria. He was one of the first to bring Hip Hop music to the airwaves on KISS FM. Jazzy's three hour show grew so popular that it was eventually syndicated on Europe's Radio One broadcast. With the Jazzy 5, he recorded the hit single: "Jazzy Sensation". He was propelled to stardom when he co-produced the seminal hit "Planet Rock" with Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic
Force. Jazzy Jay played the role of club DJ in the Hip Hop classic, Beat Street, and he also contributed to the movie's soundtrack. It is a little known fact that Afrika Islam and Jazzy Jay pioneered the first DJ team routines as they used to team up to battle Grandmaster Flash (solo) and GrandWizzard Theodore (solo). Jazzy Jay was also a Zulu King B-Boy in the early 70's. Jazzy Jay was a co-founder of Def Jam records along with Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons. He appeared on T La Rock's "It's Yours". While with Def Jam, Jazzy worked with such artists as LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. Jazzy Jay also put out the 3rd Def Jam 12" in 1985 called "Def Jam" b/w "Cold Chillin' In The Spot" with Russell Simmons on vocals. Jazzy furthered his producing and engineering skills when he founded Jazzy Jay's Studio, providing a place where Fat Joe, Brand Nubian, A Tribe Called Quest, among others could begin their careers. Jazzy began a new label with Rocky Bucano and Strong City records was born. Strong City produced a multitude of hits with Ice Cream Tee, Masters of Ceremony, Busy
Bee, Don
Baron and many more. He is currently
releasing the Strong City catalog through
Traffic Distribution. Jazzy was inducted
into the Technics/DMC DJ Hall of Fame in
2000. He is featured in the DJ documentary
Scratch (Palm Pictures) as well as
Scratch: All The Way Live and has
headlined Scratch tours since the
movie's release.
One of the funkiest
DJs on the planet with the deepest crates,
Jazzy enjoys rocking parties internationally,
hosting events as well as speaking on panels
about Hip Hop history, industry, and politics.
To book Jazzy Jay, contact his agent Broadiesbyas@hotmail.com, write to him here and/or visit www.premiereartistsgroup.com.
Tools of War Park Jam from June 4, 2009 @ Behagen Park feat. DJ Jazzy Jay, DJ DP One & DJ Lean Rock - Boogie Down B-Girl/B-Boy Jams!
yo! until my EP arrives, come to listen my new intro witch will be on the beeyoudee's mixtape "talents disparus"!! beat by 42th Shaolin Chamber scratch by dj fresh cut peace out!!!
JULY 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2009 Crotona Park Jams: Bronx Held in assoc. with Council Member Joel Rivera and The Friends of Crotona Park. feat. DJs: Biz Markie, Lord Finesse, GrandMaster Caz, Cash Money, Jazzy Joyce, Scratch, Afrika Bambaataa, Jazzy Jay, Kool DJ Red Alert, PopMaster Fabel, GrandWizzard Theodore, Roc Raida, Rockin' Rob, DJ Supreme +. 5-9pm. FREE! All Ages. Host: GrandMaster Caz. Enter at Charlotte St & Crotona Park East, Bronx NYC 10457. 2 or 5 to 174th St. itsmypark.org/brochures/crotona.swf
AUG 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2009: Digger's Delight: Harlem feat. DJs: Miss Shing-a-ling, Rockin' Rob, Chuck City, Lean Rock, Chairman Mao, JBX, Jazzy Jay, Danny Dan the Beat Mann, Forrest Getemgump, Lord Finesse, and more tba. 4-8pm. FREE! All Ages. St. Nicholas Park Plaza @ 135th & St. Nicholas Ave, Harlem NYC 10027. B or C to W. 135th. Held in assoc. with The Friends of St. Nicholas Park: stnicholaspark.org. myspace.com/toolsofwar
