Rank |
DJ |
Summary |
1 |
DJ Kool Herc |
Jamaican-American DJ and pioneer of hip-hop, credited with inventing the “breakbeat” style, influencing breakdancing and MCing, and fostering community involvement. |
2 |
DJ Jazzy Jeff |
Philadelphia-born turntablist known for technical expertise, scratching, beat juggling, and hit collaborations as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. |
3 |
Jam Master Jay |
DJ for Run-DMC, innovated mixing and scratching, shaped iconic songs like “Sucker MCs” and “Raising Hell,” leaving a lasting mark on hip-hop. |
4 |
DJ Clark Kent |
Original hip-hop DJ, worked with Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., and Heavy D, contributed to old-school hip-hop sound and experimentation with samples. |
5 |
DJ Marley Marl |
King of Scratch, influential mixing and scratching skills, discovered talent, and produced iconic tracks in the late 1980s and early 1990s. |
6 |
DJ Clue |
Revolutionized mixtape culture with “The Professional,” blending genres and innovative sampling techniques, shaping modern hip-hop. |
7 |
DJ Envy |
Prominent hip-hop DJ and radio … |