Hip Hop Tuesdays: Jaz-O

Jonathan Burks (born Oct. 4, 1964)

Rapper and Record Producer, Jaz-O, has been active since 1986. His Production efforts and earlier recordings has been overshadowed by both him being the mentor of Jay-z and also for his long running fued with Jay-z. His Production credits includes work for Rakim, Kool G Rap, M.O.P., Jay- z and others.  He  remains active; please take a listen here and Happy Hip Hop Tuesday: To your soul, The Originators and Hawaiian Sophie

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaz-O

Background information
Birth name	Jonathan Burks
Also known as	The Jaz   Big Jaz   JazO   The Originator
Born	October 4, 1964 (age 52) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Origin	Brooklyn, New York
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper   record producer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1986–present
Labels	Kingz Kounty Entertainment Red Line Music Distribution, Inc. Sony   Tommy Boy Entertainment
Associated acts	Jay Z   Sauce Money   The Immobilarie   Neilleon