Jam Master Jay

Biography

Jason Mizell, known professionally as Jam Master Jay, was a legendary DJ and founding member of the influential hip-hop group Run-DMC. Born in 1965, he revolutionized hip-hop music through his innovative turntable techniques and production skills, helping to bring the genre into the mainstream during the 1980s and 1990s.

As the group's DJ, Jam Master Jay was instrumental in creating Run-DMC's signature sound, which blended rock and rap in ways that had never been heard before. His technical mastery and creative vision made him one of the most respected figures in hip-hop history.