J.Period

J.Period
Birth nameJoel Astman[1][2]
Also known asThe Mixtape Assassin[3][4]
Born (1975-02-12) February 12, 1975 (age 49)
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop, reggae, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)Disc jockey, remixer, producer
Years active1993-present
LabelsTruelements Music(2000-Present)
Websitejperiod.com

Joel Astman[1][2] (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 production and remixes have also recently 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]

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

Albums

  • 2002 – Zion I: Deep Water Slang (J.Period performs scratches)[21]
  • 2005 – Zion I: True & Livin (J.Period performs scratches)[22]

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) (Single)(Free Download)
  • 2008 – J.Period: Primo Tribute Intro (Single)(Free Download)
  • 2009 – J.Period: Excursions 2009 (Tribute Remix) (Single)(Free Download)
  • 2009 – J.Period: Buggin' Out 2009(Tribute Remix) (Single)(Free Download)
  • 2009 – J.Period & Black Thought – Brooklyn Go Hard (Live at Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival 2009(Single)(Free Download)
  • 2009 – J.Period & Talib Kweli – Ambitionz (Exclusive Freestyle)(Single)(Free Download)
  • 2009 – J.Period & Talib Kweli – Youthful (Exclusive Freestyle)(Single)(Free Download)
  • 2009 – J.Period & Talib Kweli – Country Couzins Feat. Bun B (J.Period Remix)(Single)(Free Download)
  • 2009 – J.Period & Nneka – Changes (J.Period Remix) Feat. M-1 & General Steele(Single)(Free Download)
  • 2009 – J.Period & Nneka – Walking (J.Period Remix) Feat. Jay Electronica(Single)(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

References

  1. ^ a b Eshoff, Ryan (March 3, 2013). "12 Rally The Nets". Stanford Magazine. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "USPTO TSDR Case Viewer". Trademark Status and Document Retrieval. United States Patent and Trademark Office. June 28, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  3. ^ DJ J. Period: Extended Roots
  4. ^ All the Shows - South African Events, Gig, Festivals, Concert, Club, Expo, Comedy and Theatre Calendar[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ Billboard.com - Biography - J. Period[dead link‍]
  6. ^ a b c d Cordor, Cyril. "J.Period – Biography". Billboard.com. Retrieved May 8, 2008.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ Crosley, Hillary (October 19, 2007). "J.Period Goes 'Gangster,' Ramps Up Mixtapes". Billboard.com. Retrieved May 8, 2008.
  8. ^ "J.Period remix featured in trailer for Fox Searchlight's Street Kings" (Press release). April 7, 2008. Retrieved May 8, 2008.
  9. ^ "J.Period Produces Soundtrack For New Tony Hawk Nintendo Game!!!". Archived from the original on December 16, 2008. Retrieved December 29, 2008.
  10. ^ "Reviews & Press". Archived from the original on August 27, 2008. Retrieved May 14, 2008.
  11. ^ "Reviews & Press". Archived from the original on August 27, 2008. Retrieved May 14, 2008.
  12. ^ "Reviews & Press". Archived from the original on September 26, 2010. Retrieved May 14, 2008.
  13. ^ "Reviews & Press". Archived from the original on August 27, 2008. Retrieved May 14, 2008.
  14. ^ MTVNews.com - Mixtape Monday Year-End Spectacular: Our Picks For The Best Of '06!
  15. ^ Features : AllHipHop Year End 2006: Part Two
  16. ^ "The Year in Hip-Hop - Best of 2006". Archived from the original on October 8, 2008. Retrieved May 14, 2008.
  17. ^ Mixtape Monday: Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Gucci Mane And More Make Our Best Of 2007 | MTV NEWS
  18. ^ The Ten Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2007 - Vulture - Entertainment & Culture Blog - New York Magazine
  19. ^ Standout Street CDs and Independent Albums of '08- MTV NEWS
  20. ^ "Top Albums of '09 (75-46)| Beyond Race Magazine". Archived from the original on January 14, 2010. Retrieved May 23, 2010.
  21. ^ Zion I - Deep Water Slang V2.0
  22. ^ Zion I - True & Livin'
  23. ^ Zion I - The Drill / Flow
  24. ^ Fugees - Take It Easy