J.Period

J.Period
Also known as	The Mixtape Assassin[1][2]
Born	12 February 1975
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, reggae, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)	Disc jockey, remixer, producer
Years active	1993-present
Labels	Truelements Music(2000-Present)
Associated acts	Zion I The Roots Lauryn Hill Big Daddy Kane CL Smooth
Website	jperiod.com

J.Period (born 12 February 1975 in Los Angeles, California)^[3] is a Brooklyn-based Mixtape DJ, remixer and hip-hop producer. He is best known for producing official mixtape collaborations with Q-Tip, John Legend, 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.^[4] His original production and remixes have also recently appeared in film trailers for Universal Pictures' American Gangster (2007)^[5] and Fox Searchlight's Street Kings (2008).^[6] In November 2008, J.Period became the first DJ/producer ever commissioned by Activision to score and produce an entire video game soundtrack—Tony Hawk’s Motion for Nintendo DS.^[7]

Awards and accolades

• 2003 – Elemental Magazine, Awarded Mixtape DJ Rookie of the Year^[8]
• 2003 – i-jonez.com, Awarded Mixtape of the Year (J.Period, Best of Big Daddy Kane)^[9]
• 2004 – Toyota/ Scion “Free Up Your Mix” DJ Competition, Awarded New York Champion^[10]
• 2005 – Source Magazine, Awarded Mixtape DJ of the Year^[11]
• 2005 – MTV, Awarded Top 10 Mixtapes of 2005 (J.Period Best of Lauryn Hill)
• 2006 – MTV, Awarded Top DJs of 2006^[12]
• 2006 – Power Summit, Awarded Mixtape DJ of the Year^[4]
• 2006 – Allhiphop.com, Awarded Best Mixtapes of 2006 (J.Period, Best of The Roots)^[13]
• 2006 – About.com, Awarded Best Mixtapes of 2006: Runner-Up (J.Period, Best of The Roots)^[14]
• 2007 – MTV, Awarded Top 5 DJs of 2007^[15]
• 2007 – New York Magazine, Awarded Top 10 Mixtapes of 2007 (J.Period & G. Brown, March 9)^[16]
• 2008 – MTV, Awarded Top Street Albums (J.Period & G Brown, March 9: B.I.G. Tribute")^[17]
• 2009 – Beyond Race Magazine, Awarded Top Albums of 2009 (J.Period & Nneka, "The Madness (Onye-Ala)")^[18]

Discography

Videogames

• 2008 – Tony Hawk's Motion for Nintendo DS (Produced soundtrack for premiere gaming franchise)
• 2009 – Dj Hero for Xbox 360, PS3 and Nintendo Wii (produced a number of playable mixes for the game)

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)^[19]
• 2005 – Zion I: True & Livin (J.Period performs scratches)^[20]

Singles

• 2003 – Zion I f. J.Period: The Drill/ Flow (12”) - J.Period performs scratches^[21]
• 2005 – J.Period & Lauryn Hill: Best of Lauryn Hill Remixes (12”) (Vinyl Only)
• 2005 – Fugees: Take It Easy (12”) (J.Period performs scratches)^[22]
• 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)
• 2008 – J.Period: Q-Tip For President (Exclusive Freestyle) (Single)(Free Download)
• 2008 – J.Period: Primo Tribute Intro (Single)(Free Download)
• 2009 – J.Period: Excursions 2009 (Tribute Remix) (Single)(Free Download)
• 2009 – J.Period: Buggin' Out 2009(Tribute Remix) (Single)(Free Download)
• 2009 – J.Period & Black Thought – Brooklyn Go Hard (Live at Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival 2009(Single)(Free Download)
• 2009 – J.Period & Talib Kweli – Ambitionz (Exclusive Freestyle)(Single)(Free Download)
• 2009 – J.Period & Talib Kweli – Youthful (Exclusive Freestyle)(Single)(Free Download)
• 2009 – J.Period & Talib Kweli – Country Couzins Feat. Bun B (J.Period Remix)(Single)(Free Download)
• 2009 – J.Period & Nneka – Changes (J.Period Remix) Feat. M-1 & General Steele(Single)(Free Download)
• 2009 – J.Period & Nneka – Walking (J.Period Remix) Feat. Jay Electronica(Single)(Free Download)

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^[4] (Hosted by Nas)
• 2004 – Ecko Unlimitd Holiday Hook-Up (Promo Only)
• 2005 – J.Period & Lauryn Hill: Best of Lauryn Hill: Fire & Water^[4]
• 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
• 2008 – J.Period & G. Brown: March 9 Vol.2 Collector's Edition
• 2008 – J.Period, Don Cannon &Skillz : Design Of A Decade Vol.1
• 2009 – J.Period & Q-Tip: The [Abstract] Best Vol. 1
• 2009 – J.Period & K'naan The Messengers
• 2009 – Man or The Music: A Tribute To Michael Jackson
• 2009 – J.Period & Nneka The Madness (Onye-Ala)
• 2011 – J.Period, The Roots & John Legend Wake Up! Radio
• 2012 – J.Period & Zion I Bomb First
• 2013 - #RAGEISBACK

References

1. DJ J. Period: Extended Roots
2. All the Shows - South African Events,Gig,Festivals,Concert,Club,Expo,Comedy and Theatre Calendar
3. Billboard.com - Biography - J. Period
4. Cordor, Cyril. "J.Period – Biography". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
5. Crosley, Hillary (2007-10-19). "J.Period Goes 'Gangster,' Ramps Up Mixtapes". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
6. "J.Period remix featured in trailer for Fox Searchlight's Street Kings" (Press release). 2008-04-07. Retrieved 2008-05-08.
7. J.Period Produces Soundtrack For New Tony Hawk Nintendo Game!!!
8. Reviews & Press
9. Reviews & Press
10. Reviews & Press
11. Reviews & Press
12. MTVNews.com - Mixtape Monday Year-End Spectacular: Our Picks For The Best Of '06!
13. Features : AllHipHop Year End 2006: Part Two
14. The Year in Hip-Hop - Best of 2006
15. Mixtape Monday: Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Gucci Mane And More Make Our Best Of 2007 | MTV NEWS
16. The Ten Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2007 - Vulture - Entertainment & Culture Blog - New York Magazine
17. Standout Street CDs and Independent Albums of '08- MTV NEWS
18. Top Albums of '09 (75-46)| Beyond Race Magazine
19. Zion I - Deep Water Slang V2.0
20. Zion I - True & Livin'
21. Zion I - The Drill / Flow
22. Fugees - Take It Easy

External links

• J.Period Official Website
• J.Period Official MySpace Page
• J.Period Facebook
• J.Period Bio on Billboard