"Then I got a gig with an older friend who had the equipment and he played in this bar. They would bring me in the bar through the backdoor and I would DJ in the back room most of the night. Then they'd take me out the backdoor, so I was never really in the bar"
- Jam Master Jay
About this Quote
Jam Master Jay was a famous DJ and hip-hop artist who was understood for his innovative style and influence on the genre. This quote is from an interview he gave in which he talks about his early career. He was only a teenager when he got his first gig, playing in a bar with an older good friend who had the equipment. He was brought in through the back door and played in the back space for the majority of the night. After his set, he was gotten the back entrance, so he was never really in the bar. This quote demonstrates how Jam Master Jay was able to make a name for himself in the music industry in spite of his young age and minimal resources. It also speaks to the importance of networking and having the ideal connections in order to prosper. Jam Master Jay's story is an inspiring one and works as a reminder that anything is possible if you put in the work and have the best individuals in your corner.
This quote is written / told by Jam Master Jay between January 21, 1965 and October 30, 2002. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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