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J. Period

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Biography

Joel Astman, known professionally as J. Period, was born on February 12, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York, and is a DJ, remixer, and hip-hop producer. He began his career with early mixtapes such as Beats from New York (2000) and gained recognition for official collaborations with artists like Q-Tip, Nas, Lauryn Hill, and the Roots. J. Period's unique "audio-biography" style incorporates personal interviews into compilations. In 2008, he produced the soundtrack for Tony Hawk's Motion for Nintendo DS. Notable releases include Wake Up! Radio (2011) and #RAGEISBACK (2013). He received multiple accolades, including Mixtape DJ Rookie of the Year from Elemental Magazine in 2003 and Mixtape DJ of the Year from Source Magazine in 2005.
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