The 45 King
Acting16th October 1961(died at 62)East Orange, New Jersey, USA3 titles
The 45 King, who was born Mark Howard James, was a pioneer in the 1980s New York hip-hop scene and worked with early rap stars like the Funky 4. His pseudonym, the 45 King, came from his ability to make beats using obscure 45 RPM records.
Born
16th October 1961 · East Orange, New Jersey, USA
Died
19th October 2023
Known for
Acting
Also known as
DJ Mark the 45 King
