RIP Mr. Magic

RIP Mr. Magic: " Posted by: ImGlobalNow

Just saw Miss Info's post, which has a letter from DJ Premier confirming the death of the legendary Mr. Magic, who died today due to a heart attack. Newer Hip-Hop heads might not be up on Mr. Magic, but he's done a lot for getting Hip-Hop on major radio, from back in the day. He was down with Marley Marl back when BDP went at the Juice Crew, got shouted out by Biggie on 'Juicy' (and by Nas on 'Halftime') and was featured on Vice City's 'Wildstyle' station as host. He was even a producer, crafting joints for acts like the Force MDs. Peep this interview with Magic and Mister Cee if you want to know about Hip-Hop.He was a tastemaker, and legions of artists sent in tracks just to get Mr. Magic's approval on air - before payola, before platinum records, before boutique record labels, that radio respect was key, and Mr. Magic was the one who made or broke artists.Hip-Hop has lost another legend.

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