DJ Chuck Chillout facts for kids
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DJ Chuck Chillout
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| Birth name | Charles Turner |
| Also known as | DJ Born Supreme Allah |
| Born | October 21, 1962 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York |
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| Instruments | Turntables, sampler |
| Years active | 1982–present |
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Charles Turner (born October 21, 1962), known as DJ Chuck Chillout, is an American hip hop DJ and producer. A DJ plays and mixes music for an audience. A producer helps create and record music.
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The Start of a DJ Career
Chuck Chillout began his career in 1982. He worked at the New York City radio station WRKS 98.7 Kiss FM. He remembers this time as exciting for hip hop music.
Hip hop was still new and growing. It was full of energy and creativity. Many great live performances happened then. Artists like Run-DMC and Whodini were some of the best.
From New York to Japan
After leaving Kiss FM in 1989, Chuck joined 107.5 WBLS FM in 1990. He stayed there for two years. In 1995, Chuck made history. He became one of the first DJs to play hip hop music in Japan.
Because of him, artists like Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, and Run-D.M.C. became popular in Japan. Chuck said that hip hop was very big there. Japanese fans knew a lot about the artists and the music's history. They truly loved the culture.
Making His Own Music
In 1989, DJ Chuck Chillout released an album. It was called Masters of the Rhythm. He made it with an artist named Kool Chip. The album came out on Mercury/PolyGram Records.
Two songs from the album became popular hits. These were "Rhythm is the Master" and "I’m Large." In 1996, Chuck also helped another artist. He worked with DMX on his first big hit song, "Get at Me, Dog."
Beyond the Turntables
In 1999, Chuck started his own company. It was called Full Blast Promotions. He created it in New Jersey. He wanted to help new music get played by other DJs. This type of company is called a "record pool."
Chuck Chillout is still a popular DJ today. He connects with both old-school and new-school hip hop. He also plays R&B music. His work at events like the Essence Music Festival has helped his career.
Discography
Albums
- D.J. Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip—Masters Of The Rhythm (Mercury/PolyGram) 1989
Singles & EPs
- Chuck Chillout: Hip Hop On Wax—Volume 1 (Vintertainment) 1984
- Mike and Glenn with Chuck Chillout—“No” (Vintertainment) 1986
- D.J. Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip—“I’m Large” (Mercury/PolyGram) 1989
- D.J. Chuck Chillout & Kool Chip—“Rhythm is the Master” (Mercury/PolyGram) 1989
