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DJ Mark the 45 King

Mark Howard James (October 16, 1961 – October 19, 2023), professionally known as The 45 King and also known as DJ Mark the 45 King, was an American hip hop producer and DJ from The Bronx, New York. He began DJing in the mid-1980s. His pseudonym, the 45 King, came from his ability to make beats using obscure 45 RPM records. In 1998, the 45 King produced “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” for Jay-Z. The song was a hit and featured a looped chorus from the original cast album of the Broadway musical Annie. In an interview, Jay-Z spoke on the 45 King’s importance to hip hop and called him a true pioneer of the business. In 2000, he produced the platinum-certified track “Stan” by Eminem. The 45 King died on October 19, 2023, at the age of 62.

Related producers: Swifta Beater , Casanova & 30 Roc , OMMAS KEITH MUSIC LLC , IMakeBeats

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Number of songs DJ Mark the 45 King has produced by performer

Albums & EPs

2018

The Lost Tribe of Shabazz

The Lost Tribe of Shabazz
Lakim Shabazz

The Lost Tribe of Shabazz

Subtle Meditation

Subtle Meditation
K.A.A.N.

The Thrill Is Gone

2017

Diplomats Volume 1

Diplomats Volume 1
Cam'ron

Stan (Remix)

Aftermatic

Aftermatic
Meccah Dawn

Hate Mail

The Brainstorm EP

The Brainstorm EP
DJ Mark the 45 King

Brainstorm

Feminem

Feminem
Justina Valentine

2016

The People's Rapper LP

The People's Rapper LP
Jon Connor

Stan

199X

199X
Young Sushi

Institutionalized

Master Of The Game

Master Of The Game
DJ Mark the 45 King

2014

36 Seasons

36 Seasons
Ghostface Killah

Blood on the Streets

2013

East Coast Family Volume 1

East Coast Family Volume 1
Another Bad Creation

All These Wanna Be's

2009

Let Me Clear My Throat

Let Me Clear My Throat
DJ Kool

2006

The Gatalog: A Collection of Chaos

The Gatalog: A Collection of Chaos
Celph Titled

Right Now

The Loneliest Punk

The Loneliest Punk
Fatlip

The Base Line

2005

The 45 King Presents the Flavor Unit

The 45 King Presents the Flavor Unit
Lord Alibaski

2003

The Entity

The Entity
King Gordy

Nobody Hates Nothin'

Weekend Warrior

Weekend Warrior
Biz Markie

Turn Back the Hands of Time

2002

Austin Powers In Goldmember (Music from the Motion Picture)

Austin Powers In Goldmember (Music from the Motion Picture)
Mike Myers

Hard Knock Life (Dr. Evil Remix)

2001

MTV Unplugged

MTV Unplugged
JAY-Z

Hard Knock Life (MTV Unplugged)

2000

The Marshall Mathers LP

The Marshall Mathers LP
Eminem

Stan

1999

The Master

The Master
Rakim

How I Get Down

1998

Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life

Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life
JAY-Z

Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)

1996

Set It Off (Original Soundtrack)

Set It Off (Original Soundtrack)
Queen Latifah

Name Callin'

1995

Labcabincalifornia

Labcabincalifornia
The Pharcyde

Groupie Therapy

1994

Back Up Off Me!

Back Up Off Me!
Doctor Dre & Ed Lover

Who's the Man

Shade Business

Shade Business
PMD

Thought I Lost My Spot

1993

Apache Ain't Shit

Apache Ain't Shit
Apache

Do Fa Self

Wild Pitch Classics

Wild Pitch Classics
Main Source

1992

Stunts, Blunts, & Hip-Hop

Stunts, Blunts, & Hip-Hop
Diamond D & The Psychotic Neurotics

Check One, Two

1991

Act Like You Know

Act Like You Know
MC Lyte

Nature of a Sista

Nature of a Sista
Queen Latifah

How Do I Love Thee

1990

Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em

Let the Rhythm Hit ’Em
Eric B. & Rakim

Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (12" Vocal Version Remix)

1989

Ride the Rhythm

Ride the Rhythm
Chill Rob G

No More Mr. Nice Guy

No More Mr. Nice Guy
Gang Starr

All Hail the Queen

All Hail the Queen
Queen Latifah

1988

Follow the Leader

Follow the Leader
Eric B. & Rakim

Microphone Fiend (Extended Remix)

Pure Righteousness

Pure Righteousness
Lakim Shabazz

Singles

Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (Diamond Remix) - OutKast
Wooden Horse - Craig Mack
The Wooden Horse - Craig Mack
MC Rock - Jazzy 4 MC's
Car Horn - Common
Puttin On The Hits - Latee
Strings - Wale
Pocket Full Of Miracles - Blu
Chillin' - Chill Rob G
Wild Pitch - Chill Rob G
Ladies Are U Wit Me - Dyme
Roof - DJ Mark the 45 King