Jam Master Jay nickname(s):
Jam-Master Jay, DJ Jazzy Jase, Jam Master Funk
Jam Master Jay date of birth:
January 21, 1965
How old was Jam Master Jay when died?
37
Where was Jam Master Jay born?
Brooklyn, New York, United States
When did Jam Master Jay die?
October 30, 2002
What is Jam Master Jay nationality?
American
What is Jam Master Jay's occupation?
Disc jockey, producer
What genre is Jam Master Jay's work?
Hip hop, Gangsta Rap, Golden Age Hip Hop, Hip-hop, Rap Rock
Short Biography
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. During the 1980s, Run-D.M.C. became one of the biggest hip-hop groups and are credited with breaking hip-hop into mainstream music.