Demetrius Chawton Robinson (c. 1972 – August 2020), known professionally as DJ Shay, was an American disc jockey and record producer who often collaborated with Griselda Records artists.
DJ Shay | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1972 |
| Origin | Buffalo, New York, US |
| Died | August 2020 (aged 48) |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Record producer |
| Labels | Buff City |
Biography
editRobinson was born c. 1972. At age 10, began DJing for local events in Buffalo, New York, after receiving a turntable for Christmas.[1]
Robinson began producing for a group called Brotherhood Nation.[1] He first worked with Benny the Butcher and Conway the Machine in the 2000s. He was a co-producer on Benny the Butcher's 2019 EP The Plugs I Met.[2][3]
Robinson helped Armani Caesar create her first song while working in his recording studio.[4]
Death and legacy
editRobinson died in August 2020, from COVID-19, aged 48. His funeral service was held on August 27. After the funeral concluded, Conway the Machine was handcuffed, but not arrested.[5]
On September 9, 2022, the Black Soprano Family released the mixtape Long Live DJ Shay in tribute.[6]
Discography
edit- Stop Calling Art Content (2021)
- Unsigned City (2006)
References
edit- ^ a b Sodomsky, Sam (2020-08-19). "Griselda Records Producer DJ Shay Dead at 48". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Jones, Grant (June 25, 2019). "Benny the Butcher :: The Plugs I Met". www.rapreviews.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "Benny the Butcher Brings a Fresh Voice to Familiar Themes on Harry Fraud Collab 'The Plugs I Met 2' | Exclaim!". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Skudder, Jake (2024-01-03). "Armani Caesar Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Conway The Machine Not Arrested Despite Being Cuffed Amid DJ Shay's Funeral". HipHopDX. 2020-08-27. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Jones, Grant (2024-07-08). "Black Soprano Family :: Long Live DJ Shay – RapReviews". Retrieved 2024-07-10.