DJ Cash Money

Jerome Hewlett (born August 9, 1964), better known by his moniker DJ Cash Money is a Philadelphia-based American turntablist, hip-hop artist, and record producer. He was the first inductee into the DJ Hall of Fame. Among his inspirations Cash Money lists Grandmaster Flash and Grand Wizzard Theodore, whom he saw in the early 1980s, while artists who count him among their own inspirations include British DJ Fatboy Slim.

He and Jazzy Jeff both emerged from the Philadelphia hip hop scene in the late 1980s. Cash Money perfected the Transform scratch (along with Jazzy Jeff) which mimicked the robotic sound effects from the mid-80s television cartoon series of the same name. He is also credited with creating the Pee Wee Herman scratch

In 1987, he partnered with MC Marvelous (born Marvin Berryman) and released the single "Ugly People be Quiet" (co-produced by Herbie "Love Bug" Azor) and the album, Where's The Party At? on Sleeping Bag Records. Cash Money has also produced and remixed tracks for artists such as Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Mantronix, P.M. Dawn, and Public Enemy. and the DMC World DJ Championships in 1988.

In 1998, turntable manufacturer Technics made Cash Money the first inductee into the DJ Hall of Fame.

Discography

Cash Money and Marvelous

Albums Year Title USUK AlbumRapUK Singles Chart 1987 "Play It Kool" /"Ugly People Be Quiet" — Where's The Party At? 1988 "Find An Ugly Woman" /"The Mighty Hard Rocker"1184 1989 "A Real Mutha For Ya" /"New Sheriff In Town" —

DJ Cash Money mix tapes Old School Need Ta Learn'o Plot I W.K.I.S. Holiday Head Twister Kickin Flava Freestyle Flavor Guess Who's Comin' To Dinner? (1996) Old School Need Ta Learn'o Plot II (1997) Head Bangin' Funk 45's (2005)