DJ Hollywood

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There are at least two artist named Dj Hollywood 1) One of the earliest MCs on the scene, DJ Hollywood originated the practice of delivering extensive rhymes over recorded music, the essence of hip-hop. Yet because of his location (Manhattan), the types of records that he spun (disco), and the crowd he played to (downtown hustler types), DJ Hollywood remains an underrated figure in the development of hip-hop (a term that he originally coined). Forming his own singing group at the age of 14, by 1971 Hollywood had moved on to DJing in Harlem clubs such as the Charles Gallery. As the disco movement began growing momentum, DJ Hollywood implemented record mixing, a technique he learned from a club owner, to isolate the funkiest or most danceable parts of the records. This gained him a wide following and, by the mid-'70s, Hollywood's performances at the Apollo Theatre influenced many younger artists such as Kurtis Blow and the Fatback Band. Reigning as one of the top DJs until the mid-'80s, DJ Hollywood faded out of the rap world for a time while fighting drug addiction. He returned in the early '90s to work with Lovebug Starski, performing shows in the New York and New Jersey areas (Allmusic.com). 2) Biography copied from the Artist's website: DJ Hollywood Like rain in the desert DJ Hollywood has become a very valuable resource. Since arriving to Las Vegas, Hollywood has become the most sought after DJ ever to hit the strip and one of the hottest in the nation. DJ Hollywood

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Legends Of Hip Hop

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Ego Trip's Greatest Hip Hop Singles: 1985

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Ego Trip's Greatest Hip Hop Singles: 1984

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Love Me

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Ay Dios Mio (feat. Kazzie)

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Old School Flava Vol. 2

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Smokin' Jumbos & Check Out the Ave.: Old School Variations, Vol. 1

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Lyrics and Chants & Love in the Afternoon: Old School Variations, Vol. 2

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Hollywood's World b/w Smoking Jumbos

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The Dave Cash Collection: Rap Bag Vol. 1

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The Ultimate Hip Hop Album (Disc 5)

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