The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame recently inducted legendary hip-hop artists Davy DMX (Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, The Fat Boys), DJ Hurricane (The Beastie Boys) and DJ Jazzy Jay (Def Jam) at their Stony Brook museum location at 97 Main St. in Stony Brook.
The DJ’s performed and were joined by LIMEHOF inductee DJ Johnny Juice (Public Enemy). Hip Hop Legend and LIMEHOF inductee Kurtis Blow made a special appearance and also performed his hit song “The Breaks.”
DJ Jazzy Jay could not attend the ceremony due to a personal emergency, but DJ Johnny Juice accepted his inductee award on his behalf.
“It’s Incredible, this is a dream,” said Davy DMX about being inducted, who was emotionally moved by being inducted and recognized for his work and talents at the event.
Kurtis Blow, his long-time friend and colleague inducted him and credited Davy DMX with being very influential in the hip-hop genre and to his own music.
“He’s an Incredible DJ, he’s the man who create the sample loop,” Blow said. “He was my DJ. We traveled around the world from 1980 to 2000 and I’m telling you he is one amazing DJ, very accurate, very fast and quick with it and I love him to death.”
DJ Hurricane was also very grateful for the honor and recognition. He was inducted by his wife, Dawn.
“Being here tonight is a beautiful thing,” Hurricane said. “It’s always a blessing and an honor when someone wants to honor and induct you and show that they appreciate the long-haul work you’ve done throughout your life. This is beautiful, I love it. I’m glad that I’m still blessed to be here and accept the flowers while I’m still here.”
DJ Johnny Juice from Public Enemy, himself a LIMEHOF inductee, reflected on the night and had high regard for the three hip-hop legends who inspired him.
“I was very honored to be here to witness and to take part,” Juice said. “I’m very happy that they were finally honored for life-long achievements that most DJ’s never get a chance to experience since DJ’s are kind of overlooked.”
LIMEHOF recognizes artists from the geographic area of Long Island, which includes Queens and Brooklyn, in addition to Nassau and Suffolk counties.
This induction ceremony and performance celebrated the monumental contributions of these legendary artists to the genre of hip hop.
They join an impressive line-up of hip-hop performers already inducted, including LL Cool J, Public Enemy, EPMD, Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, Eric B. & Rakim, The Fat Boys, Salt-n-Pepa, and Whodini.
“The induction of DJ Hurricane, Davy DMX, and DJ Jazzy Jay into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame highlights the importance of DJs in hip hop’s early days,” said LIMEHOF Vice Chairman Tom Needham. “These pioneers transformed the art of DJing, making it a central element of the genre and influencing countless artists. Their legacy is a vital part of hip hop’s story, and we are proud to honor them.
