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Ep. 16 How did Hip Hop DJ Culture Develop in LA? Feat. J. Rocc

Published on: 11th July, 2022

MHD and co-host, Chavonne Taylor, speak with turntablist and founder of the World Famous Beat Junkies, J. Rocc, about his career and the development of HipHop DJ Culture in Los Angeles.

Born Jason Jackson, J.Rocc began DJing in the mid-'80s with California group PSK. In1992, he founded the Beat Junkies,  a DJ crew comprised of talented musicians, with Melo-D and Rhettmatic. Soon after forming, the Beat Junkies, became a seminal force in the rise of instrumental hip-hop and the growth and development of LA’s HipHop DJ Culture. He also hosted Adventures in Stereo on 90.7FM KPFK for 6 years. Highly recognized for his funky showcases and original arrangements, J. Rocc has a significant place in LA music history. He has recently released his second full-length producer album, A Wonderful Letter, which is his love letter to the City of Los Angeles.

www.stonesthrow.com/artist/jrocc

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