DJ Clue facts for kids

Ernesto Shaw Jr. (born January 8, 1975), who is famous by his stage name DJ Clue, is an American disc jockey (DJ), record producer, and radio host. He is a major figure in the hip-hop music scene. A record producer helps artists make their music, while a record executive is a business leader at a music company.

Early Life and Background

DJ Clue was born in the Queens borough of New York City. His parents were immigrants from Panama and Jamaica. Growing up in a diverse city like New York helped shape his musical tastes.

Career in Music and Radio

DJ Clue is well-known for his work as a DJ, especially for his popular mixtapes which helped many artists become famous.

Radio Host

He hosts his own radio show called "Desert Storm Radio" on the New York station Power 105.1. Before that, he was a DJ at another famous station, Hot 97, until 2006.

Record Label Founder

In 1998, DJ Clue started his own record label, Desert Storm Records. He founded it with his childhood friends, Skane Dolla, who became the manager, and Ken Duro Ifill, a recording engineer. A record label is a company that helps artists record and sell their music.

Tours and Video Games

In 1999, DJ Clue was part of the big "Hard Knock Life Tour," which performed in cities across North America, including Toronto.

He also appeared as himself in the 2005 video game Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. In the game, he was the host of a fictional hip-hop radio station called The Liberty Jam.

Discography

DJ Clue has released his own albums, which feature many famous artists. He is known for his "The Professional" album series.

Studio Albums

• The Professional (1998)
• The Professional 2 (2001)
• The Professional 3 (2006)

Soundtracks

• DJ Clue? Presents: Backstage Mixtape (2000)

Musical Contributions

DJ Clue has worked with some of the biggest names in music. He has created remixes and produced songs for many famous artists.

Famous Remixes

A remix is a new version of a song, often with a different beat or new artists. Some of his well-known remixes include:

• "Heartbreaker" by Mariah Carey (featuring Da Brat & Missy Elliott) (1999)
• "It's Gonna Be Me" by *NSYNC (2000)
• "Best of Me Part II" by Mýa (featuring Jay-Z) (2000)
• "U Remind Me" by Usher (featuring Blu Cantrell and Method Man) (2001)
• "Overnight Celebrity" by Twista (featuring Kanye West, Cam'ron and 50 Cent) (2005)
• "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey (featuring Styles P. and Jadakiss) (2005)

Production Work

As a producer, DJ Clue helps create the sound and music for an artist's song. He has produced tracks for many stars. Here are a few examples:

• "Heartbreaker" by Mariah Carey (featuring Jay-Z) (1999)
• "Superwoman Pt. II" by Lil' Mo (featuring Fabolous) (2001)
• "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" by Mariah Carey (featuring Busta Rhymes and Fabolous) (2001)
• "Into You" by Fabolous (featuring Tamia) (2003)