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 (aged 32) Allapattah, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern rap, Miami bass, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, rapper |
| Instrument(s) | Turntables |
| Years active | 1990–2001 |
Albert Leroy Moss (August 14, 1969 – September 10, 2001), better known by the stage name "DJ Uncle Al", was an American DJ.[1] He was known for his trendsetting and innovative abilities in music producing and broadcasting as well as his philosophy of "peace in the hood" and nonviolence in the community.[2] He was shot and killed on September 10, 2001.[3][4]
Biography
Moss graduated from Miami Northwestern High School.[citation needed]
The DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" festival is held in the Liberty City area of Miami in honor of Moss.[5][6]
Career
References
- ^ "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
- The List of Murdered Deejays, Hosts, and Radio Personalities Archived 2012-04-06 at the Wayback Machine
- You Coulda Called Him Al, article exploring the Miami pirate radio dispute which was allegedly the catalyst for DJ Uncle Al's murder
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