DJ Clue?

DJ Clue?
Background information
Birth name	Ernesto D Shaw Jr
Also known as	MC Drama
Born	January 8, 1975 (1975-01-08) Queens, New York, United States
Origin	Queens, New York
Genres	Hip Hop, R&B
Occupations	DJ, rapper, producer, VJ, radio personality
Instruments	Turntable, Sampler
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Desert Storm, Def Jam
Associated acts	Fabolous, DJ Envy, Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel, Ja Rule, DMX, Red Cafe, N.O.R.E.
Website	DJ Clue

Ernesto Shaw (born January 8, 1975) better known as DJ Clue?, is a mixtape DJ.

Biography

DJ Clue has been active in the hip-hop community for over ten years. Based on his accomplishments, he plays songs one after the other on the radio and in clubs. DJing has long been a favorite pastime of his, which he turned in to a career. The “Mixtape” is popular in the hip-hop community. His 90-minute compilations include a variety of artists. DJ Clue is known for products such as Clue For President, Clueminatti and Show Me The Money Pt.’s I and II. DJ Clue is most notably known for his first Mixtape CD, The Professional Part I, which sold over a million copies. He was also the mastermind behind the infamous DJ Clue Presents: Backstage Mixtape, which debuted at #6 on the charts. With a new compilation, The Professional Part II, DJ Clue is headed for a whole other level. What makes The Professional Part II so exhilarating is the artists DJ Clue has assembled - a roster of the hottest and most versatile artists out today: Mary J. Blige, Ja Rule, Jadakiss, DMX, Snoop, Lil Mo, Busta feat. Rah Digga, Eminem feat. Method Man and Royce, and Nas - just to name a few. He also produced half the album along with his partner Ken Durro with whom he has a production company (No Question Entertainment).

A native of Queens, New York, 26-year old “Clue” became fascinated with the artistry of Hip Hop back in 1989, when he (then known as MC Drama) was the front man for a neighboring Queens rap group. It was in the mist of one of their intense practice sessions that Clue gazed over at his deejay’s turntables and immediately became enthralled - shortly after deciding that he’d rather add, subtract and multiply beats, and get the crowd’s undivided attention by making their eardrums dance to what he’s mixing. All it took was a pair of Linear-Tech DD 1700’s, two copies of Chic’s “Good Times” and heart to get started. Now, with a style as personal and established as his name, DJ Clue’s good times are indeed on the rise.

DJ Clue broke ground by releasing his first tape in 1990, Clue #24. The tape took New York City by storm: the tape was distributed citywide, from Queens to the Boogie Down Bronx to Brooklyn and back, and his name grew as fast as his record collection - mainly because he included what no one else could on their tapes: unreleased material. Add live recording street freestyles to the mix and Clue gave the people a tape as diverse as a multicultural classroom. There were mix tapes, and then therewere Clue tapes - and the difference was always apparent. DJ Clue has put together close to two hundred mix tapes within a seven-year span, often selling as much or more than a top record label. “If the RIAA were to count the tapes I’ve sold independently over the years, I would’ve been certified multi-Platinum by now,” says Clue confidently.

In the past three years DJ Clue has earned “Best Mix Tape” awards from the music industry. Now, DJ Clue not only contributes his talent to one of the most popular radio stations in the country - Hot 97 in New York City - but he is also one of the hottest club DJs, dominating the club scene around the world. His radio show is one of the most tuned into, mainly because he exudes the same mixing prowess as he does on his mix tapes.

DJ Clue knows what’s hot, and he brings that knowledge to his new project. “I try to be the voice of the streets,” says an enthusiastic Clue. “From wherever I am to wherever I go, people are always feeling what I’m feeling.” And this is the reason why when DJ Clue steps onto the DJ’s Podium, questions are never asked.

Discography

Main article: DJ Clue? discography

Albums

• The Professional (1998)
• The Professional, Pt. 2 (2000)
• The Professional, Pt. 3 (2006)

Remixes

• Heartbreaker (remix) (featuring Da Brat & Missy Elliott) - Mariah Carey (1999)
• Thank God I Found You/Make It Last Forever (Remix) (featuring Joe & Nas) - Mariah Carey (1999)
• It's Gonna Be Me - *NSYNC (2000)
• U Remind Me (featuring Blu Cantrell and Method Man)- Usher (2001)
• Overnight Celebrity (remix) (featuring Kanye West, Cam'ron and 50 Cent - Twista (2005)
• Mesmerized (featuring Nas) - Faith Evans (2005)
• How to Deal - Frankie J (2005)
• We Belong Together (Remix) (featuring Styles P. and Jadakiss) - Mariah Carey (2005)
• Shake It Off (Remix) (featuring Jay-Z and Young Jeezy) - Mariah Carey (2005)
• One Wish (Ray J song) (featuring Fabolous) - Ray J (2005)
• Don't Forget About Us (Remix) (featuring Styles P. and Fabolous) - Mariah Carey (2006)
• Ride for You - Danity Kane (2006)
• You Should Be My Girl - Sammie (featuring Sean P) (2006)

Production

• "Heartbreaker" (featuring Jay-Z) - Mariah Carey (1999)
• "Last Night a DJ Saved My Life" (featuring Busta Rhymes and Fabolous) - Mariah Carey (2001)
• "Trade It All Pt.2" (featuring Jagged Edge and P. Diddy) - Fabolous (2002)
• "Hurry Up" (featuring Gunz) - Mya (2003)
• "One Wish" (remix) feat. Fabolous - Ray J (2006)
• "The Gold" - Mobb Deep (2006)
• "Superwoman" (featuring Fabolous - Lil Mo
• "Dopeman" - Jay-Z
• " Keepin It Gangsta" - Fabolous

External links

• DJ Clue? on Myspace
• DJ Clue? at MTV
• DJ Clue? discography at Discogs
• DJ Clue? at Allmusic
• Desert Storm Records
• The DJ Booth: DJ Clue? Interview
• DJ Clue at Artst Guild & Gallery