Here is the final part of the official VJstreet top 10 DJ characters form movies. Its great to see DJ’s becoming a little more prevalent on the silver screen, so its only natural we give the the respect that is due.
5. Otis/ Stab Master Arson – CB4 – Dezzer D
CB4 was realeased at a time when hip hop was still young but flourishing. Gansta rap was the most popular genre at the time and the credibility of a rap act was everything at this point. CB4 poked fun at just about every style of rap and the frauds that performed it. Deezer D gets the nod for being the first to light this turntables on fire.
4. Jam Master Jay – Krush Groove
Def Jam was one of the first hip hop only labels to have early success. Russell Simmons had the luxury of being related to one of the members of RUN-DMC. Although he did not do a whole bunch of acting in the movie his car wash scene is priceless.
3. Frankie Wilde – It’s all gone Peter Tong – Paule Kaye
It’s all gone Peter Tong is an inspirational movie. A story about a drug abusing DJ that loses his hearing with no way to ever regain it is one that has to be heard. Its a lot like get rich or die trying or 8 mile in the sense that it is a documentary as well as an entertaining movie about success in the movie industry. If you have not seen this movie do your self a favor and watch it.
2. Q – Juice – Omar Epps
Not only was this movie about hip hop culture in the mecca of New York city, it has some of the best actors portraying the roles. Tupac was amazing as Bishop and Omar Epps was even better as Q. The soundtrack was incredible and the DJ battle scenes gave the rest of America a look at the talent they showcased.
1. Kenny “Double K” Kirkland – Beat Street – Guy Davis
Double K is probably the most inspirational DJ roles ever portrayed in a movie. Many working DJ’s have credited the scene where he is making a mix with common sounds like water dripping as what made them want to be a DJ. Beat Street cover everything form DJing to graffiti art in a classic hip hop inspired movie with a great story to boot.