
Jason William Mizell (January 21, 1965 – October 30, 2002), better known by his stage name Jam Master Jay, was a musician, record producer, and DJ. He was the DJ of the influential hip hop group Run-DMC. During the 1980s, Run-DMC became one of the biggest hip hop groups, credited with breaking hip hop into mainstream music. Mizell was m*rdered in his Queens, New York recording studio in 2002.
Jason Mizell was born in Brooklyn, New York City, the son of Jesse Mizell and Connie Thompson Mizell(later Connie Mizell-Perry), whose other children are Marvin L. Thompson and Bonita Jones.
At age three, Jason began playing trumpet. He learned to play bass, guitar, and drums. He performed at his church and in various bands prior to discovering turntablism. After he and his family moved to Hollis, Queens, New York City, in 1975, at the age of 10, he discovered the turntables and started DJing at the age of 13.
In 1989, Mizell established Jam Master Jay Records. The label is most known for signing 50 Cent and Onyx.
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Jason William Mizell Jr. (born April 14, 1986), better known by his stage name DJ Jam Master J'Son, is an American musician, music producer, and Disc Jockey (DJ). He is the oldest son of deceased Run DMC DJ Jam Master Jay. He is currently the official DJ of his father's hip hop group Run–D.M.C.
Mizell became a DJ because he "just wanted to be a part of the band." Prior to joining Run-D.M.C., he played bass and drums in several garage bands.