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There's a reason the Jam Master Jay documentary that premiered laste week in L.A. is entitled Two Turntables And A Microphone. When it comes to hip-hop, Jay wasn't just "a DJ," he was "The DJ," creating an untouchable legacy with Run D.M.C.
Two Turntables and a Microphone, produced by Jay's cousin Stephon Wagford and directed by Guy Logan, premiered at the 9th Annual Hollywood Black Film Festival at the Writers Guild Theater last Tuesday (June 3). The premiere was sponsored by One Village Entertainment. The film is part memoriam of his life and the lasting impact he had within the hip-hop world and part investigation into his still unsolved 2002 murder.
Bret Dismuke, head of One Village Entertainment, says in the film festival's official statement that he is very excited about what this film means for hip-hop.
"Two Turntables and a Microphone is an outstanding film that not only celebrates the life and career of one of hip-hop’s pioneers but it also gives us a history lesson as to how this worldwide phenomenon came about."
Onyx member Sticky Fingaz told Baller Status that Jay should be remembered and reflected upon.
"He started my music career as well as many others. People need to know about his life and what happened to him. The movie shows you what justice is in America. A legend is murdered in front of 4 or 5 witnesses and the case is still unsolved? It's a wake up call."
No word yet on whether to film will be released nationally, but for now here is the trailer featuring many major figures in the hip-hop world speaking on Jam Master Jay's life:
Related links:
RunDMC.com
Review: Run-D.M.C. - Reissues
Salon.com: Jam Master Jay, 1965-2002
Got news tips for Paste? E-mail news@pastemagazine.com.
Bret Dismuke, head of One Village Entertainment, says in the film festival's official statement that he is very excited about what this film means for hip-hop.
"Two Turntables and a Microphone is an outstanding film that not only celebrates the life and career of one of hip-hop’s pioneers but it also gives us a history lesson as to how this worldwide phenomenon came about."
Onyx member Sticky Fingaz told Baller Status that Jay should be remembered and reflected upon.
"He started my music career as well as many others. People need to know about his life and what happened to him. The movie shows you what justice is in America. A legend is murdered in front of 4 or 5 witnesses and the case is still unsolved? It's a wake up call."
No word yet on whether to film will be released nationally, but for now here is the trailer featuring many major figures in the hip-hop world speaking on Jam Master Jay's life:
Related links:
RunDMC.com
Review: Run-D.M.C. - Reissues
Salon.com: Jam Master Jay, 1965-2002
Got news tips for Paste? E-mail news@pastemagazine.com.
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