DJ Clark Kent

Hip-Hop legend DJ Clark Kent sat down with DJ Vlad to discuss his iconic career and answer some age-old questions about the rap game. Kent explains the subtle differences between being a rapper vs. being an emcee, highlighting the way one says rhymes vs. the rhymes one says. He also talks about his favorite part of Reasonable Doubt and discusses why Jay-Z made a 2Pac diss track. Watch above.

DJ Clark Kent chops it up with Vlad TV.

Thisis50 & Pvnch recently spoke for an exclusive interview with DJ Clark Kent.

Thisis50 & Pvnch recently recently spoke with DJ Clark Kent for an exclusive interview!

DJ Clark Kent spoke openly to VladTV about getting his start in the hip-hop world, as he admitted that his first turntable came after he looted a store during the infamous blackout of 1977 in NYC. It was after this time that Kent started building up his name around the city and establishing himself as a known DJ. He also began a career as a tour DJ for the likes of Dana Dane, Biggie, and Jay Z to name a few. It was the latter which he spoke about at length during this clip. Kent explained that he saw Jay Z’s star power after their first meeting , and he revealed that the Brooklyn rapper had the sharp with that Kent knew would help him succeed in the rap world. Clark Kent added that he believed in Jay Z so much that he featured him on every remix he put out. Check out the rest of the interview to hear what Clark Kent had to say, including how he started remixing records and getting into the production part of the industry.

On this episode of On The Record DJ Clark Kent gives us a look at young Jay-Z, Junior M.A.F.I.A., & your favorite hits.

Watch Clark Kent share his Brooklyn pride along with a signature beef patty and cocoa bread sandwich and more.