J.Period
Musical artist
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Joel Astman[3][4] (born February 12, 1975),[5] known professionally as J.Period, is a Brooklyn-based mixtape DJ, remixer and hip-hop producer. He is best known for producing official mixtape collaborations with Q-Tip, John Legend, Nas, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, Lauryn Hill, the Roots, the Isley Brothers and Mary J. Blige, and an "audio-biography" style that incorporates personal interviews with these artists into his "Best Of" compilations.[6] His original productions and remixes have also appeared in film trailers for Universal Pictures' American Gangster (2007)[7] and Fox Searchlight's Street Kings (2008).[8] In November 2008, J.Period became the first DJ/producer commissioned by Activision to score and produce an entire video game soundtrack, Tony Hawk's Motion for Nintendo DS.[9]
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
J.Period | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | The Mixtape Assassin[1][2] |
| Born | February 12, 1975 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, reggae, R&B |
| Occupations | Disc jockey, remixer, producer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Label | Truelements Music(2000-present) |
| Website | jperiod.com |
Awards and accolades
- 2003 – Elemental Magazine, Awarded Mixtape DJ Rookie of the Year[10]
- 2003 – i-jonez.com, Awarded Mixtape of the Year (J.Period, Best of Big Daddy Kane)[11]
- 2004 – Toyota/ Scion “Free Up Your Mix” DJ Competition, Awarded New York Champion[12]
- 2005 – Source Magazine, Awarded Mixtape DJ of the Year[13]
- 2005 – MTV, Awarded Top 10 Mixtapes of 2005 (J.Period Best of Lauryn Hill)
- 2006 – MTV, Awarded Top DJs of 2006[14]
- 2006 – Power Summit, Awarded Mixtape DJ of the Year[6]
- 2006 – Allhiphop.com, Awarded Best Mixtapes of 2006 (J.Period, Best of The Roots)[15]
- 2006 – About.com, Awarded Best Mixtapes of 2006: Runner-Up (J.Period, Best of The Roots)[16]
- 2007 – MTV, Awarded Top 5 DJs of 2007[17]
- 2007 – New York Magazine, Awarded Top 10 Mixtapes of 2007 (J.Period & G. Brown, March 9)[18]
- 2008 – MTV, Awarded Top Street Albums (J.Period & G Brown, March 9: B.I.G. Tribute)[19]
- 2009 – Beyond Race Magazine, Awarded Top Albums of 2009 (J.Period & Nneka, "The Madness (Onye-Ala)")[20]
Discography
Video games
- 2008 – Tony Hawk's Motion for Nintendo DS (produced soundtrack for premiere gaming franchise)
- 2009 – DJ Hero for Xbox 360, PS3 and Nintendo Wii (produced a number of playable mixes for the game)
Film and television
- 1999 – Strictly Rockers (appeared on Showtime's ShoNext network)
- 2007 – 25th Hour (Remix) – (appeared in TV Spots for Universal Pictures' American Gangster)
- 2008 – J.Period & Game Rebellion: Break Down (appeared in trailers for Fox Searchlight's Street Kings)
Albums
Singles
- 2003 – Zion I f. J.Period: "The Drill / Flow" (12") - J.Period performs scratches[23]
- 2005 – J.Period & Lauryn Hill: Best of Lauryn Hill Remixes (12") (vinyl only)
- 2005 – Fugees: "Take It Easy" (12") (J.Period performs scratches)[24]
- 2006 – J.Period & C.L. Smooth: Man on Fire Freestyles (vinyl only)
- 2006 – J.Period & Black Thought – Roots Exclusives & Freestyles (vinyl only)
- 2007 – J.Period & G. Brown: March 9 B.I.G. Remixes (vinyl only)
- 2008 – J.Period: "Q-Tip for President (Exclusive Freestyle)" (free download)
- 2008 – J.Period: "Primo Tribute Intro" (free download)
- 2009 – J.Period: "Excursions 2009 (Tribute Remix)" (free download)
- 2009 – J.Period: "Buggin' Out 2009 (Tribute Remix)" (free download)
- 2009 – J.Period & Black Thought – "Brooklyn Go Hard" (Live at Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival 2009) (free download)
- 2009 – J.Period & Talib Kweli – "Ambitionz (Exclusive Freestyle)" (free download)
- 2009 – J.Period & Talib Kweli – "Youthful (Exclusive Freestyle)" (free download)
- 2009 – J.Period & Talib Kweli – "Country Couzins" feat. Bun B (J.Period Remix)" (free download)
- 2009 – J.Period & Nneka – "Changes (J.Period Remix)" feat. M-1 & General Steele (free download)
- 2009 – J.Period & Nneka – "Walking (J.Period Remix)" feat. Jay Electronica (free download)
Mixtapes
- 2000 – Beats from New York
- 2000 – Elements of Hip Hop Culture
- 2001 – Warr Uv Da Worldz: Drum’n’Bass vs. Hip Hop
- 2001 – Sound Clash Vol. 1: Reggae
- 2001 – Love Jones Vol. 1
- 2001 – Live at DJ Honda’s h272 Vol. 1
- 2002 – Live at DJ Honda’s h272 Vol. 2
- 2002 – Introducing J.Period: 2CD
- 2002 – Truelements Radio
- 2002 – Dark Dayz
- 2003 – Love Jones Vol. 2 Classic Soul
- 2003 – Love Jones Vol. 3 Love No Limit
- 2003 – Ecko Love Unlimited 2
- 2003 – J.Period & Big Daddy Kane: Best of Big Daddy Kane (Hosted by BDK)<
- 2004 – Sound Clash Vol. 2: Reggae
- 2004 – In The Trunk: Heavy Bass
- 2004 – J.Period & Nas: Best of Nas[6] (Hosted by Nas)
- 2004 – Ecko Unlimitd Holiday Hook-Up (Promo Only)
- 2005 – J.Period & Lauryn Hill: Best of Lauryn Hill: Fire & Water[6]
- 2006 – Class of 06: G.O.O.D. Music
- 2006 – Official Best of Isley Brothers(Remixed)
- 2006 – C.L. Smooth: Man On Fire Freestyle Sessions
- 2006 – J.Period & The Roots: Official Best of The Roots
- 2007 – J.Period & G. Brown: March 9 B.I.G. Tribute
- 2007 – J.Period, JS-1 & DV-One: Rock Steady Crew 30th Anniversary Tribute
- 2007 – J.Period & Game Rebellion: Searching for Rick Rubin
- 2007 – J.Period & DJ KL: The Blast (Promo Only)
- 2007 – Tanqueray T&T Style Sessions Promo Mix, Mixed by J.Period
- 2008 – Toyota Camry Magazine Promo Mix, Mixed by J.Period
- 2008 – J.Period & G. Brown: March 9 Vol.2 Collector's Edition
- 2008 – J.Period, Don Cannon &Skillz : Design Of A Decade Vol.1
- 2009 – J.Period & Q-Tip: The [Abstract] Best Vol. 1
- 2009 – J.Period & K'naan The Messengers
- 2009 – Man or The Music: A Tribute To Michael Jackson
- 2009 – J.Period & Nneka The Madness (Onye-Ala)
- 2011 – J.Period, The Roots & John Legend Wake Up! Radio
- 2012 – J.Period & Zion I Bomb First
- 2013 - #RAGEISBACK
- 2016 - The Hamilton Mixtape
- 2019 - The RISE UP Project
- 2019 - J.Period Presents The Live Mixtape [The Healing Edition] feat. Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh
- 2021 - J.Period Presents... The Live Mixtape: Story to Tell Edition