Radio and membership DJ Mister Cee, actual title Calvin LeBrun, has died, based on a press release launched by New York radio station Scorching 97. He was 57. No trigger or location was given.
“As a household at HOT 97 and WBLS, we’re deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Mister Cee. He wasn’t only a DJ,” mentioned the assertion. “He was a pillar of our stations, bringing pleasure to numerous listeners together with his legendary Throwback at Midday and Friday Evening Stay units.
“Mr. Cee’s affect stretched far past the airwaves, shaping the very material of NYC’s DJ tradition. Our hearts are heavy as we ship our love and condolences to his household and the followers whose lives he touched via his music. Relaxation straightforward, Mr. Cee. Your legacy will dwell perpetually.”
Mr. Cee was often known as “The Finisher,” and is credited with discovering hip-hop legend The Infamous B.I.G. The DJ was launched to him by pal DJ 50 Grand. The 2 then collaborated on a demo, and shortly, that led to a gathering with Sean “Diddy” Combs.
“The plan was we have been going to redo the basement demo that he and 50 Grand put collectively,” Cee shared with WBLS 107.5. “Huge was very shy. He would at all times speak together with his head down and say, ‘Yo man, don’t be promising me nothing, man. When you say you’re going to do one thing, do it.’ And I’m like, nah, we’re going to redo the demo.”
Mister Cee would go on to function the affiliate government producer on Biggie’s debut album, Able to Die, in 1994.
The Brooklyn-born DJ was recognized for his work as a DJ for Huge Daddy Kane, showing on Kane’s 1988 debut album, Lengthy Stay the Kane. He’s heard on the monitor Mister Cee’s Grasp Plan.
He moved to radio, internet hosting Throwback at Midday on Scorching 97.
Together with the stations’ tribute, rapper 50 Cent shared an Instagram put up remembering the DJ. “🙏🏿R.I.P to the legend MR. Cee God bless him, to all his household and pals I ship my condolences. 🕊️”
Huge Daddy Kane additionally shared an Instagram put up that includes a throwback picture of the 2, with the easy caption, “NO WORDS!!! 🤲🏾.”
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