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Encyclopedia > DJ Clue
DJ Clue?
Image:DJ Clue? Prof pt. 3.jpg
Background information
Birth name Ernesto Shaw
Born January 8, 1975
Origin Jamaica, Queens, New York City; Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Genre(s) Hip Hop/Rap and R & B
Occupation(s) DJ, Rapper, and VJ
Years active 1994 - Present
Label(s) Desert Storm (record label)/Roc-A-Fella Records/ Def Jam Recordings
Website DJ Clue

Contents

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Career

Ernesto Shaw (born January 8, 1975 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA), better known as DJ Clue?, is a Mixtape DJ known for his involvement in the Mixtape circuit and for being one of the first DJ's not to mix songs in his mixtapes. He has two brothers, Justin and Christopher, who are located on Hillside Ave. He is signed as an artist on Roc-A-Fella Records. Clue is also known for dubbing both the song information and his name over each track on his mixtapes, usually in a distinct echoed voice. January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major Mark Park Jamaica is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... NY redirects here. ... Mixtape DJs are DJs that host exclusive (meaning copyright, owned) music on their CDs. ... For the album by Los Abandoned, see Mix Tape (album). ... The compact audio cassette brought homemade mixes of pop songs within the reach of the casual music fan. ... Roc-A-Fella Records is one of the largest hip hop/rap record labels in the United States. ... In audio signal processing and acoustics, an echo (plural echoes) is a reflection of sound, arriving at the listener some time after the direct sound. ...


A native of Queens, New York, "DJ. Clue?" became fascinated with the artistry of Hip Hop back in 1989, when he (then known as MC Drama) was the front man for a neighboring Queens rap group. It was in the mist of one of their intense practice sessions that Clue? gazed over at his deejay’s turntables and immediately became enthralled - shortly after deciding that he’d rather add, subtract and multiply beats, and get the crowd’s undivided attention by making their eardrums dance to what he’s mixing. All it took was a pair of Linear-Tech DD 1700’s, two copies of Chic’s “Good Times” and heart to get started. Now, with a style as personal and established as his name, DJ Clue?’s good times are indeed on the rise.[1]


Desert Storm

He also has his own record label Desert Storm Records. Rappers Fabolous, Ransom and Paul Cain are among the artists with Desert Storm Records.[citation needed] Recently, he has worked with The Game on his new mixtape/soundtrack called "Stop Snitchin', Stop Lyin", along with DJ Skee & Nu Jerzey Devil. Created by two underground New York djs by DJ Clue and DJ Envy. ... John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977 [1]), better known as Fabolous, is a Grammy-nominated rapper of African american and Dominican descent from Brooklyn who became a mainstream star after his debut single Cant Deny It (a remake of Tupac Shakurs Ambitionz Az a Ridah from All... Jayceon Terell Taylor (born November 27, 1979 in Los Angeles,[1] California), better known by his stage name The Game, is a multi-platinum American rapper signed to Interscope Records. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Nu Jerzey Devil (born Anthony Torres in the South Bronx neighborhood of New York City on January 10, 1980) is a Puerto Rican hip hop record producer. ...


Remixes

Clue? was hired to produce remixes of three of Mariah Carey's most recent and biggest hits: "We Belong Together", "Shake It Off", and "Don't Forget About Us". He subsequently had a featured DJ role in Carey's 2006 The Adventures of Mimi Tour. In 1999, DJ Clue? produced the Heartbreaker Remix featuring Missy Elliott and Da Brat for Carey's '99 album Rainbow. He confirmed in a recent interview with Rashmi Shastri that he will be contributing tracks for Mariah's upcoming album, Rollercoaster, due in spring[1]. Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and actress. ... We Belong Together is a pop–R&B song recorded by Mariah Carey for her ninth studio album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005) and released as the albums second single in 2005 (see 2005 in music). ... Shake It Off is a song co-written by American singer Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox, Johnta Austin, and recorded for Careys fourteenth album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). ... Dont Forget About Us is a R&B song co-written by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin and Bryan Michael Cox, and recorded by Carey for the re-release of her tenth studio album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). ... The Adventures of Mimi Tour was a 2006 concert tour of arenas by American R&B/pop singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia), better known as Missy Elliott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, MC, and record producer. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Rainbow is the ninth album and sixth studio album by American pop/R&B singer Mariah Carey, released in the United States on November 2, 1999 (see 1999 in music) by Columbia Records. ...


VJ

Clue? used to be a VJ for MTV's Direct Effect, and was a radio jock for NY's Hot 97 on Monday from 12am-2am but resigned to join rival station Power 105.1 (WWPR-FM). A video jockey (usually abbreviated to VJ or sometimes veejay) can mean two things: One describes an announcer who introduces and plays videos on commercial music television such as MTV or VH1. ... MTV (Music Television) is an American cable television network based in New York City. ... Direct effect is a principle of European Union Law stating that European regulations have a direct effect on EU citizens and on the laws of the member states. ...


List Of DJ Clue? Remixes

This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Melissa Arnette Elliott (born July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia), better known as Missy Elliott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, MC, and record producer. ... Thank God I Found You is a song written and produced by American singer Mariah Carey, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for Careys sixth studio album Rainbow (1999). ... Joe Lewis Thomas (born July 5, 1973), usually credited simply as Joe, is an American R&B singer and record producer. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Its Gonna Be Me was the second single from the 2000 N Sync album No Strings Attached. ... *NSYNC is a five-part pop music vocal group, sometimes referred to as a boy band, formed in Orlando, Florida, USA. The group members are Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, and Justin Timberlake. ... U Remind Me is a 2001 single from Ushers 2001 album 8701. ... Blu Cantrell (born Tiffany Cobb on October 1, 1976 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a Grammy Award-nominated R&B and soul singer. ... Method Man (born Clifford Smith, April 1, 1971 in Staten Island, New York) is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and member of the hip hop collective, Wu-Tang Clan. ... Usher Raymond IV (born October 14, 1978), is an American R&B/pop singer and actor who rose to fame in the mid-late 1990s. ... Faith Renée Evans (born June 10, 1973) is a Grammy Award-winning American R&B singer, songwriter and producer. ... Frankie J (born Francisco Javier Bautista Jr. ... We Belong Together is a pop–R&B song recorded by Mariah Carey for her ninth studio album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005) and released as the albums second single in 2005 (see 2005 in music). ... Born David Styles in Yonkers, New York, Styles P is a member of rap group The Lox, which includes Jadakiss and Sheek Louch. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and actress. ... Shake It Off is a song co-written by American singer Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox, Johnta Austin, and recorded for Careys fourteenth album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... Jay Jenkins (born September 28, 1977 in Columbia, South Carolina) formerly known as Lil J currently known as Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. ... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and actress. ... One Wish is the first single from Ray-Js third album Raydiation. ... Ray J on the cover of Raydiation (2005) William Ray Norwood Jr. ... Dont Forget About Us is a R&B song co-written by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin and Bryan Michael Cox, and recorded by Carey for the re-release of her tenth studio album The Emancipation of Mimi (2005). ... Born David Styles in Yonkers, New York, Styles P is a member of rap group The Lox, which includes Jadakiss and Sheek Louch. ... John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977 [1]), better known as Fabolous, is a Grammy-nominated rapper of African american and Dominican descent from Brooklyn who became a mainstream star after his debut single Cant Deny It (a remake of Tupac Shakurs Ambitionz Az a Ridah from All... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and actress. ... Ride for You is an R&B ballad written by Bryan Michael Cox, Kendrick Wyldcard Dean, and Adonis Stropshire for Danity Kanes debut album Danity Kane (2006). ... Danity Kane is an American R&B girl group signed to Bad Boy Records. ... You Should Be My Girl is R&B song performed by R&B artist Sammie signed to Dallas Austins Rowdy Records. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sean P (born Sean Paul Joseph in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American rapper and one half of the group YoungBloodZ. He has appeared on various songs without his other half J-Bo. ...

List Of DJ Clue? Productions

Heartbreaker is a song co-written by American singer Mariah Carey and rapper Jay-Z, and recorded for Careys sixth studio album Rainbow (1999). ... Jay-Z (aka the Jigga, HOV and Hova, born Shawn Carter on December 4, 1970 in Brooklyn, New York) is an African American rapper/hip hop artist and record label executive; one of the most popular and successful rappers of the late 1990s and early 2000s. ... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and actress. ... Last Night a DJ Saved My Life is a song written by Michael Cleveland for R&B/dance group Indeep. ... Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr. ... John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977 [1]), better known as Fabolous, is a Grammy-nominated rapper of African american and Dominican descent from Brooklyn who became a mainstream star after his debut single Cant Deny It (a remake of Tupac Shakurs Ambitionz Az a Ridah from All... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director and actress. ... Jagged Edge is an American R&B singing group that were originally signed through Jermaine Dupris So So Def Records to Columbia Records. ... P. Diddy Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969 aka P. Diddy, Puff Daddy, Sean Puffy Combs) is an African-American record producer, entrepreneur, and rapper. ... John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977 [1]), better known as Fabolous, is a Grammy-nominated rapper of African american and Dominican descent from Brooklyn who became a mainstream star after his debut single Cant Deny It (a remake of Tupac Shakurs Ambitionz Az a Ridah from All... Mya on her album Moodring (2003) Mya Marie Harrison (born October 10, 1979 in Washington, D.C.) is a United States italian , jamaican American R&B singer, dancer, and actress who debuted in early 1998 as a teenager. ... John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977 [1]), better known as Fabolous, is a Grammy-nominated rapper of African american and Dominican descent from Brooklyn who became a mainstream star after his debut single Cant Deny It (a remake of Tupac Shakurs Ambitionz Az a Ridah from All... Ray J on the cover of Raydiation (2005) William Ray Norwood Jr. ... Mobb Deep are a hip hop duo made up of Havoc and Prodigy. ... For the currency amount, see 50 cents. ... Keyshia Cole (born October 15, 1981) is an American R&B singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice. ...

Albums

The Professional 2 is the second album released and produced by DJ Clue. ... The Professional, Pt. ...

Mixtapes

DJ Clue? mixtapes Desert Storm
  • DJ Clue? - Show Me The Money (Part 1/Part 2) (Audio-Cassette)
  • DJ Clue? - Clue For President (Audio-Cassette)
  • DJ Clue? - You Can't Impeach The President '99 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Clue For President 3/Time Is Money (12")
  • DJ Clue? - Clueminatti (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Best Of DJ Clue (The Freestyles Pt. 1) (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Best Of DJ Clue (The Freestyles Pt. 2) (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Fidel Cash Flow 2006 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Gettin´ Right Part 2 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Heavy Rotation Pt. 2 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - He's A Hustler Part 1 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Hev. E. Components Part 1 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Hev. E. Components Part 2 (A Division Of Akademiks) (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Hev. E. Components Part 3 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Hev. E. Components Part 4 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - He's A Pro Pt. 1 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - I'm A Show You How To Do This Pt. 1 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Mix Tapes For Dummies (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - NY Giant (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Operation Desert Storm (Engl.) (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - The Cherry Lounge Pt. 1 (Harlem, New York) (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - The Cherry Lounge Pt. 2 (Getting Right) (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - The Great Ones Pt. 2 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - The Incredible (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - The Mixtape After Tomorrow (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - The Perfect Desert Storm (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Thee American Idol Vol.02 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - When Animals Attack (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Where Ya Hood At Part 1 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Where Ya Hood At Part 2 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Where Ya Hood At Part 3 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Where Ya Hood At Part 4 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - William M. Holla Pt. 1 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - William M. Holla Pt. 2 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Grand Theft Audio 3 (Audio-CD)
  • DJ Clue? - Clue? Vinci Code - Part 1

Desert Storm Records is a United States record label headed by DJ Clue and DJ Envy, a famous hip hop DJ who, among other things, is a regular on air personality at New Yorks Power 105. ...

Trivia

  • DJ Kay Slay had feud with DJ Clue? on a Street Wars Mixtape hosted by P-Cutta.
  • DJ Clue? was a DJ on the fictional radio station "The Liberty Jam" in the game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
  • He also hosted NBA Dunks Vol. 2
  • He, Ja Rule, Nelly, and Sum 41 covered "Walk This Way" by Run-DMC and Aerosmith in 2002.

DJ Kay Slay, (born Kenneth Gleason in 1966) also known as the Drama King, is the ringmaster of the new hip-hop rivalries, played out on his mixtapes. ... This article or section includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Jeffrey Atkins (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule is an American rapper from Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, United States. ... Cornell Haynes Jr. ... Sum 41 is a Juno Award-Winning Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. ... Walk This Way is a song by American hard rock group Aerosmith. ... Run-DMC is a famous hip hop crew founded by Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) and includes Joseph Run Simmons and Darryl DMC McDaniels, all from Hollis, Queens. ... This article is about the band Aerosmith. ...

External links

  • DJ Clue?
  • DJ Clue?'s Official MySpace
  • The DJ Booth: DJ Clue? Interview

References

  1. ^ DJ Clue?, http://www.rocafella.com/Artist.aspx?v=bio&id=25&avid=119&idj=223, Def Jam Records, Copyright 2006

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