J.Period

J.Period

Infobox musical artist
Name = J.Period
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Alias = The Mixtape Assassin [ [http://www.rubyhornet.com/index.php/the-tree/interviews/21-interviews/442-dj-j-period-extended-roots DJ J. Period: Extended Roots ] ] [ [http://www.alltheshows.co.za/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=5450&year=2007&month=12 All the Shows - South African Events,Gig,Festivals,Concert,Club,Expo,Comedy and Theatre Calendar ] ]
Background = DJ
Born = February 12, 1975
Origin = flagicon|USA Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Instrument =
Genre = Hip hop, Reggae, R&B/Soul
Occupation = Disc Jockey, Remixer, Producer
Years_active = 1993–present
Label = [http://www.truelements.com Truelements Music] (2000-Present)
Associated_acts = Zion I The Roots Lauryn Hill Big Daddy Kane CL Smooth
URL = [http://www.jperiod.com/ jperiod.com]

J.Period (born February 12, 1975 in Los Angeles, California [ [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/bio/index.jsp?JSESSIONID=0NWCHmMQ6LK9VJNbVdgKNxLpbVn5QcvTnyvYSpTz1dTkGQhhkHjD!20980050&&pid=659201 Billboard.com - Biography - J. Period ] ] is a Brooklyn-based American Mixtape DJ, remixer and hip-hop producer. He is best known for producing Official Mixtape collaborations with Nas, Big Daddy Kane, Lauryn Hill, The Roots, The Isley Brothers and Mary J. Blige, and an "audio-biography" style that incorporates personal interviews with these artists into his “Best of” compilations.cite web
url = http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/bio/index.jsp?JSESSIONID=0NWCHmMQ6LK9VJNbVdgKNxLpbVn5QcvTnyvYSpTz1dTkGQhhkHjD!20980050&&pid=659201
title = J.Period – Biography
work = Billboard.com
first = Cyril
last = Cordor
accessdate = 2008-05-08] His original production and remixes have also recently appeared in film trailers for Universal Pictures' "American Gangster" (2007) [cite web
url = http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003660853
title = J.Period Goes 'Gangster,' Ramps Up Mixtapes
work = Billboard.com
first = Hillary
last = Crosley
date = 2007-10-19
accessdate = 2008-05-08] and Fox Searchlight's "Street Kings" (2008). [cite press release
url = http://www.imeem.com/truelements/blogs/2008/04/07/LukWK08y/for_immediate_release_jperiod_remix_featured_in_trailer_for_fox_searchlights_street_kings
title = J.Period remix featured in trailer for Fox Searchlight's Street Kings
date = 2008-04-07
accessdate = 2008-05-08]

Awards and accolades

*2003 – Elemental Magazine, Awarded Mixtape DJ Rookie of the Year [ [http://www.jperiod.com/pressreleases/47 Reviews & Press ] ]
*2003 – i-jonez.com, Awarded Mixtape of the Year (J.Period, "Best of Big Daddy Kane") [ [http://www.jperiod.com/pressreleases/54 Reviews & Press ] ]
*2004 – Toyota/ Scion “Free Up Your Mix” DJ Competition, Awarded New York Champion [ [http://www.jperiod.com/pressreleases/40 Reviews & Press ] ]
*2005 – Source Magazine, Awarded Mixtape DJ of the Year [ [http://www.jperiod.com/pressreleases/21 Reviews & Press ] ]
*2005 – MTV, Awarded Top 10 Mixtapes of 2005 (J.Period "Best of Lauryn Hill")
*2006 – MTV, Awarded Top DJs of 2006 [ [http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/122206/ MTVNews.com - Mixtape Monday Year-End Spectacular: Our Picks For The Best Of '06! ] ]
*2006 – Power Summit, Awarded Mixtape DJ of the Year
*2006 – Allhiphop.com, Awarded Best Mixtapes of 2006 (J.Period, "Best of The Roots") [ [http://allhiphop.com/stories/features/archive/2007/01/01/18133786.aspx Features : AllHipHop Year End 2006: Part Two ] ]
*2006 – About.com, Awarded Best Mixtapes of 2006: Runner-Up (J.Period, "Best of The Roots") [ [http://rap.about.com/od/awards/fr/Bestof2006.htm The Year in Hip-Hop - Best of 2006 ] ]
*2007 – MTV, Awarded Top 5 DJs of 2007 [ [http://www.mtv.com/bands/m/mixtape_monday/121707/ Mixtape Monday: Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Gucci Mane And More Make Our Best Of 2007 | MTV NEWS ] ]
*2007 – New York Magazine, Awarded Top 10 Mixtapes of 2007 (J.Period & G. Brown, "March 9") [ [http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2007/12/the_ten_best_mixtapes_of_2007.html The Ten Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2007 - Vulture - Entertainment & Culture Blog - New York Magazine ] ]

Discography

Film and television

*1999 – "Strictly Rockers" (Appeared on Showtime’s ShoNext network)
*2007 – "25th Hour (Remix)" – (Appeared in TV Spots for Universal Pictures’ "American Gangster")
*2008 – J.Period & Game Rebellion: "Break Down" (Appears in Trailers for Fox Searchlight’s "Street Kings")

Albums

*2002 – Zion I: "Deep Water Slang" (J.Period performs scratches) [ [https://www.discogs.com/release/450947 Zion I - Deep Water Slang V2.0 ] ]
*2005 – Zion I: "True & Livin" (J.Period performs scratches) [ [https://www.discogs.com/release/450930 Zion I - True & Livin' ] ]

ingles

*2003 – Zion I f. J.Period: "The Drill/ Flow" (12”) - J.Period performs scratches [ [https://www.discogs.com/release/395103 Zion I - The Drill / Flow ] ]
*2005 – J.Period & Lauryn Hill: "Best of Lauryn Hill Remixes" (12”) (Vinyl Only)
*2005 – Fugees: "Take It Easy" (12”) (J.Period performs scratches) [ [https://www.discogs.com/release/565524 Fugees - Take It Easy ] ]
*2006 – J.Period & C.L. Smooth: "Man On Fire Freestyles" (Vinyl Only)
*2006 – J.Period & Black Thought – "Roots Exclusives & Freestyles" (Vinyl Only)
*2007 – J.Period & G. Brown: "March 9 B.I.G. Remixes" (Vinyl Only)

Mixtapes

*2000 - "Beats from New York"
*2000 – "Elements of Hip Hop Culture"
*2001 – "Warr Uv Da Worldz: Drum’n’Bass vs. Hip Hop"
*2001 – "Sound Clash Vol. 1: Reggae"
*2001 – "Love Jones Vol. 1"
*2001 – "Live at DJ Honda’s h272 Vol. 1"
*2002 – "Live at DJ Honda’s h272 Vol. 2"
*2002 – "Introducing J.Period: 2CD"
*2002 – "Truelements Radio"
*2002 – "Dark Dayz"
*2003 – "Love Jones Vol. 2 Classic Soul"
*2003 – "Love Jones Vol. 3 Love No Limit"
*2003 – "Ecko Love Unlimited 2"
*2003 – J.Period & Big Daddy Kane: "Best of Big Daddy Kane (Hosted by BDK)"<
*2004 – "Sound Clash Vol. 2: Reggae"
*2004 – "In The Trunk: Heavy Bass"
*2004 – J.Period & Nas: "Best of Nas" (Hosted by Nas)
*2004 – Ecko Unlimitd "Holiday Hook-Up" (Promo Only)
*2005 – J.Period & Lauryn Hill: "Best of Lauryn Hill: Fire & Water"
*2006 – "Class of 06: G.O.O.D. Music"
*2006 – "Official Best of Isley Brothers" (Remixed)
*2006 – C.L. Smooth: "Man On Fire Freestyle Sessions"
*2006 – J.Period & The Roots: "Official Best of The Roots"
*2007 – J.Period & G. Brown: "March 9 B.I.G. Tribute"
*2007 – J.Period, JS-1 & DV-One: "Rock Steady Crew 30th Anniversary Tribute"
*2007 – J.Period & Game Rebellion: "Searching for Rick Rubin"
*2007 – J.Period & DJ KL: "The Blast" (Promo Only)
*2007 – Tanqueray "T&T Style Sessions Promo Mix", Mixed by J.Period
*2008 – Toyota Camry "Magazine Promo Mix", Mixed by J.Period

References

External links

* [http://www.jperiod.com J.Period Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/jperiod J.Period Official MySpace Page]
* [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=583717902&hiq=jay%2Cperiod J.Period Facebook]
* [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/bio/index.jsp?JSESSIONID=0NWCHmMQ6LK9VJNbVdgKNxLpbVn5QcvTnyvYSpTz1dTkGQhhkHjD!20980050&&pid=659201 J.Period Bio on Billboard]


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