Schoolly D is one of the most iconic figures in hip-hop music. Starting with his influential role in the creation of gangsta rap, he transcended the boundaries of genre and has created music that has been integrated into films, animated series, and sampled by some of the most prolific acts around including Li’l Wayne, the Chemical Brothers, Siouxsie and the Banshees, and the Roots.

Deemed a pioneer by Jay-Z (Decoded, 09) and credited by Ice-T as having the first gangsta rap record (PROPS magazine), Schoolly D’s career has given inspiration to countless musicians and fans alike. Songs such as “Gucci Time,” “Saturday Night,” and “P.S.K. What Does It Mean?” have become classics and illustrate the uncompromising narrative that has become synonymous with the hardcore gangsta hip-hop of the 1980s. His true-to-life lyrics give a snap shot of the streets of his hometown, Philadelphia, and the influences that drugs and gang life had on him as a young man.

Today, Schoolly D has an almost cult-like following, as his music continues to be influential. Even younger generations have been turned on to him thanks to his work on “Aqua Teen Hunger Force.”

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DJ Lenny Tofu was born on the Island of Staten, where he began his love of music. Throughout his life, he found himself being a collector of some of the most coveted soundtracks while working in some of the biggest clubs (Webster Hall, Limelight, Palladium, Soul Factory, Pacha, and Studio 55) in New York City. He has had the honor of working with some of the most iconic DJs like Little Louie Vega, Kenny Dope, DJSpinna, Frankie Knuckles, Freddie Baston, DJ Mr. C, DJ Mr. V, Clark Kent, DJ Stretch Armstrong, DJ Maceo (De La Soul), and Rich Medina. His love of music took him on tour with the Hip Hop Group De LA Soul, where he traveled through America, Europe and Japan for nearly two years. He later stepped into the role of Music Video Director, where he helped create the visuals for artists like P. Diddy, Cee-Lo Green, Fantasia Barrino, OMI, Aliyah, Charlie Wilson, Nappy Roots, De La Soul, Gavin Degraw, Landon Pigg, Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton and more.

Throughout his career, DJ Lenny Tofu continued to combine his talent as a music video director with his love of DJing. He has been invited to DJ at some of the most exclusive parties in Manhattan and Brooklyn, where he made his most prominent name for himself. Moving to Ulster County in 2019, DJ Lenny Tofu has DJ’d events in Ulster County hot spots like Club Avalon, EggsNest, Hoot Owl, Stone Hill Farmhouse, Hamilton & Adams, Fool For Love, and Tubby’s. DJ Lenny Tofu is excited to join the ranks of JTD productions and is looking forward to spinning some of his love of music at your next event.

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