DJ Clark Kent on Seeing Jay Z’s Star Power After First Meeting

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DJ Clark Kent spoke openly to VladTV about getting his start in the hip-hop world, as he admitted that his first turntable came after he looted a store during the infamous blackout of 1977 in NYC. It was after this time that Kent started building up his name around the city and establishing himself as a known DJ. He also began a career as a tour DJ for the likes of Dana Dane, Biggie, and Jay Z to name a few. It was the latter which he spoke about at length during this clip.

Kent explained that he saw Jay Z’s star power after their first meeting , and he revealed that the Brooklyn rapper had the sharp with that Kent knew would help him succeed in the rap world. Clark Kent added that he believed in Jay Z so much that he featured him on every remix he put out.

Check out the rest of the interview to hear what Clark Kent had to say, including how he started remixing records and getting into the production part of the industry.

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“I’m so far ahead of my time; I’m bout to start another life/ Look behind you, I’m bout to pass you twice.”- Jay Z

“Youngins ice grillin’ me, oh you not feeling me/Fine, it cost you nothing/Pay me no mind”

“I’d rather die enormous than live dormant”

“They giveth and they taketh life is cruel that way/But even a broken clock is right at least two times a day”

“A wise man told me don’t argue with fools, cause people from a distance can’t tell who is who.”

“Swear to everything, when I leave this Earth, it’s gon’ be on both feet, never knees in the dirt”

“No one said it would be easy, n**** livin’ is work”

“I’m not afraid of dying, I’m afraid of not trying”

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