J.Period

J.Period
Birth nameJoel Astman[1][2]
Also known asThe Mixtape Assassin[3][4]
Born (1975-02-12) February 12, 1975 (age 49)
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop, reggae, R&B, soul
Occupation(s)Disc jockey, remixer, producer
Years active1993-present
LabelsTruelements Music(2000-Present)
Websitejperiod.com

Joel Astman[1][2] (born February 12, 1975),[5] known professionally as J.Period, is a Brooklyn-based Mixtape DJ, remixer and hip-hop producer. He is best known for producing official mixtape collaborations with Q-Tip, John Legend, Nas, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, Lauryn Hill, the Roots, the Isley Brothers and Mary J. Blige, and an "audio-biography" style that incorporates personal interviews with these artists into his “Best of” compilations.[6] His original production and remixes have also recently appeared in film trailers for Universal Pictures' American Gangster (2007)[7] and Fox Searchlight's Street Kings (2008).[8] In November 2008, J.Period became the first DJ/producer commissioned by Activision to score and produce an entire video game soundtrack, Tony Hawk's Motion for Nintendo DS.[9]

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  2. ^ a b "USPTO TSDR Case Viewer". Trademark Status and Document Retrieval. United States Patent and Trademark Office. June 28, 2011. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  3. ^ DJ J. Period: Extended Roots
  4. ^ All the Shows - South African Events, Gig, Festivals, Concert, Club, Expo, Comedy and Theatre Calendar[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Billboard.com - Biography - J. Period[dead link]
  6. ^ Cordor, Cyril. "J.Period – Biography". Billboard.com. Retrieved May 8, 2008.[dead link]
  7. ^ Crosley, Hillary (October 19, 2007). "J.Period Goes 'Gangster,' Ramps Up Mixtapes". Billboard.com. Retrieved May 8, 2008.
  8. ^ "J.Period remix featured in trailer for Fox Searchlight's Street Kings" (Press release). April 7, 2008. Retrieved May 8, 2008.
  9. ^ "J.Period Produces Soundtrack For New Tony Hawk Nintendo Game!!!". Archived from the original on December 16, 2008. Retrieved December 29, 2008.