Funkmaster Flex
Aston George Taylor Jr.
Funkmaster Flex is an American dj from New York City, New York active since 1988.
- Profession
- DJ, Radio personality, Producer
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- August 9, 1968
- Years active
- 1988–present
Early life
A Bronx native, Aston Taylor became a fixture on New York's Hot 97, where his bomb-dropping freestyles became a hip-hop institution.
Career
His radio platform and "Mixtape" album series made him one of the most influential DJs and tastemakers in hip-hop for over three decades.
Major achievements
He is one of hip-hop radio's most enduring and powerful gatekeepers.
Legacy
Funkmaster Flex's Hot 97 reign made his co-sign and freestyle platform career-defining for countless rappers.
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