The 45 King
American hip hop producer and DJ (1961–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mark Howard James (October 16, 1961 – October 19, 2023), professionally known as The 45 King and also known as DJ Mark the 45 King,[3] was an American hip hop producer and DJ from The Bronx, New York. He began DJing in the mid-1980s. His pseudonym, the 45 King, came from his ability to make beats using obscure 45 RPM records.
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Birth name | Mark Howard James |
Born | (1961-10-16)October 16, 1961[1] |
Origin | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 19, 2023(2023-10-19) (aged 62) East Orange, New Jersey, U.S.[2] |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 1982–2023 |
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Formerly of | Flavor Unit |
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