The 45 King
The 45 King | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mark Howard James |
| Born | October 16, 1961 |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 19, 2023 (aged 62) East Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1982–2023 |
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| Formerly of | Flavor Unit |
Mark Howard James (October 16, 1961 – October 19, 2023), professionally known as The 45 King and also known as DJ Mark the 45 King, was an American hip hop producer and DJ from The Bronx, New York. He began DJing in the mid-1980s. His pseudonym, the 45 King, came from his ability to make beats using obscure 45 RPM records.