DJ Flash | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lee Johnson |
Also known as | DJ Flash, Future Flash |
Born |
Fresno, California, US |
August 21, 1957
Origin | Poplar Bluff, Missouri, US Sacramento, California, US |
Genres | Hip hop, funk, electro |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer, DJ, radio host |
Instruments | Vocals, drums, keyboards, drum machine, sampler |
Years active | 1979–present |
Labels |
Rappers Rapp Records Thump Records Inc. |
Associated acts | |
Website | www.rappersrapprecords.com www.djflash.us www.iwestmusicgroup.com |
Lee Johnson (born August 21, 1957), better known as DJ Flash /djˈflɑːsh/, is an American Hip Hop Pioneer DJ, hip hop producer, record producer, archivist, and rapper mostly known for his works featuring Dr. Dre, Ice T, Snoop Dogg, Too Short, E-40, Rappin' 4-Tay, Ronnie Hudson, 2 Chainz and the West Coast's premier rap group, Rappers Rapp Group.
DJ Flash originated in Los Angeles, California and has worked on a substantial roster of projects featuring recording artists including 2 Live Crew, Celly Cel, Zapp & Roger Troutman, 2 Chainz, Jefe, A$AP Rocky, Young Thug, Plies (rapper), Migos, Boosie Badazz, B-Legit, and DJ Battlecat. He has worked with record labels Capitol Records, Warner Bros. Records, Sony Music, Rappers Rapp Records, Macola Records, Rhino Records, AVI Records, and Excello Records. Currently, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rappers Rapp Records and Executive A&R / N. California Distributor for Thump Records Inc.