DJ Hurricane

DJ Hurricane
Birth nameWendell Timothy Fite
Also known asHurricane
Born (1965-01-12) January 12, 1965 (age 59)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
OriginNew York City, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
Years active1985–present
Labels

Wendell Timothy Fite, also known as DJ Hurricane (born January 12, 1965)[1] is an American hip hop DJ, producer and rapper.[2] He is best known for his work with the Beastie Boys.[2] He was a member of the groups Solo Sounds and The Afros[3] and recorded three solo albums,[2] featuring many well-known artists such as Xzibit, Public Enemy, Kool G Rap, Black Thought, Papoose and Talib Kweli.

  1. ^ "WENDELL FITE; Texas, Birth Record Index, 1926–1995". Mocavo.com. 9 October 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 128. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
  3. ^ Stancell, Steven (1996). Rap Whoz Who: The World of Rap Music, Performers, Producers & Promoters. New York: Schrimer Books. p. 8. ISBN 0028645200.