DJ Uncle Al
DJ Uncle Al | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Albert Leroy Moss |
Also known as | Uncle Al |
Born | August 14, 1969 |
Died | September 10, 2001 Allapattah, Miami, Florida, U.S. | (aged 32)
Genres | Southern Rap, Miami Bass Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | DJ and Rapper |
Instrument(s) | Turntables |
Years active | 1990–2001 |
Albert Moss (August 14, 1969 – September 10, 2001), better known by the stage name "DJ Uncle Al", was an American DJ based in Miami, Florida.[1]
Moss was known for his trendsetting and innovative abilities in music producing and broadcasting as well as his philosophy of "peace in the hood" and non-violence in the community.[2] He was shot and killed on September 10, 2001.[3][4]
Biography[edit]
Moss graduated from Miami Northwestern High School. In Miami, he gained his experience and popularity over the course of several years. The not-for-profit foundation was named in recognition of his life's works, promotion of non-violence and constant willingness to help others in the business.
DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival[edit]
The DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" festival is an annual festival that is held in the Liberty City area of Miami in honor of Moss.[5] It promotes his philosophy of "peace in the hood."[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "DJ Uncle Al, Biography". All Music. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ David "Dro" Rosario (13 October 2010). "Nine Years After DJ Uncle Al's Death, Miami's Hip-Hop Scene Remembers the Legend" (Article). Miami New Times. Miami New Times, LLC. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ Dro (11 September 2011). "DJ Uncle Al – Ten Years Later". The 305. Complex Media. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ "Gunshot Wounds Kill Dj Uncle Al". Sun Sentinel. Sun Sentinel Articles. 11 September 2001. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ^ "Peace in Da Hood". Festivals.com. Festival Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
- ^ Victor Barrenechea. "The DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival". Biscayne Boulevard Times. Archived from the original (News article) on 20 July 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
External links[edit]
- "4th Annual DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival" (Press release). PeaceInDaHood.org. August 18, 2005. Archived from the original on 2006-10-11. Retrieved 2006-11-14.
- The List of Murdered Deejays, Hosts, and Radio Personalities Archived 2012-04-06 at the Wayback Machine, article identifying murdered DJs and radio hosts, including DJ Uncle Al
- You Coulda Called Him Al, article exploring the Miami pirate radio dispute which was allegedly the catalyst for DJ Uncle Al's murder