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J-Live in an interview in 2011
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Birth name | Jean-Jacques Cadet |
Also known as | Justice Allah |
Born |
New York City, United States |
February 22, 1976
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, DJ, producer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1995–present |
Labels | Triple Threat Productions, BBE, Coup d'État, Penalty Recordings |
Website | www |
Jean-Jacques Cadet (born February 22, 1976), better known by his stage name J-Live, is an American rapper, DJ and producer.
J-Live released the debut album, The Best Part, in 2001. It featured production by DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Prince Paul. In 2002, the second album, All of the Above, was released on Coup D’état. It has sold 30,000 copies.
J-Live's third album, The Hear After, was released in 2005. In 2008, he released the fourth album, Then What Happened?, on BBE. In 2011, he released the album, S.P.T.A. (Said Person of That Ability).
From 1998 to 2002, J-Live served as an English teacher in Brownsville and Bushwick, Brooklyn.