Today In Hip Hop History

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On this day, February 22, 1976 J-Live was born.

J-Live, born: Jean-Jacques Cadet (born February 22, 1976), better known by his stage name J-Live, is an American rapper, DJ and record producer.

He released the debut album, The Best Part, in 2001. Which featured production by DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Prince Paul. In 2002, the second album, All of the Above, was released on Coup D’état. And has sold 30,000 copies.

J-Live released his third album, The Hear After, in 2005. In 2008, he released the fourth album, Then What Happened?, on BBE. In 2011, he released the album, S.P.T.A. (Said Person of That Ability).

Happy Birthday J-Live (Justice Allah). 

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