When I found out that Jam Master Jay died, I was speechless. It didn't seem right. It was too sudden and unexpected for one of the great Kings to just be gone.

JMJ had a huge influence on me – from his production (he played live instruments on Run–DMC's first album!)to making me want to get my first pair of Adidas (my Vans finally had a new friend).

He had a certain presence and energy at the turntables that just made people listen... He put a solid brick in the foundation of HipHop. 

RIP JMJ.

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