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D.J. CUT-UP'S & MIXES BY D.J. CASH MONEY
Total Mixes: 15, Duration: 03:14:02


A summarised biography of D.J. Cash Money created using Google Gemini in January 2026 can be found at the bottom of this page

Click on the 'Release Title' to view the full details of each release


Release Category Release Title Label Catalogue # Year Mixer(s) Mix Title Length
Bootleg Series - Scratch MastersScratch MastersStrictly BiznessSB10061999D.J. Cash MoneyTHE MUSIC MAKER00:03:20
D.J. Cut-Up - BootlegOld School Need Ta Learn'o Plot IIGreens InternationalGIR10011997D.J. Cash Money (as D.J. Cash $)OLD SCHOOL NEED TA LEARN'O PLOT II Side A00:14:54
D.J. Cut-Up - BootlegOld School Need Ta Learn'o Plot IIGreens InternationalGIR10011997D.J. Cash Money (as D.J. Cash $)OLD SCHOOL NEED TA LEARN'O PLOT II Side B00:16:14
D.J. Cut-Up - BootlegOld School Need Ta Learn'o Plot IIGreens InternationalGIR10011997D.J. Cash Money (as D.J. Cash $)OLD SCHOOL NEED TA LEARN'O PLOT II Side C00:13:22
D.J. Cut-Up - BootlegOld School Need Ta Learn'o Plot IIGreens InternationalGIR10011997D.J. Cash Money (as D.J. Cash $)OLD SCHOOL NEED TA LEARN'O PLOT II Side D00:15:50
D.J. Cut-Up - LegalJam Scratchin'SliceSR9021985D.J. Cash Money (as D.J. for Doctor Rocx & Co.)JAM SCRATCHIN'00:02:52
D.J. Cut-Up - LegalPush Yer Hands UpPiasPIASB003T1999Kurtis MantronikPUSH YER HANDS UP D.J. Cash Money On The Money Scratch Mix00:06:37
D.J. Cut-Up - LegalScratchin' To The FunkSound MakersTTED30141985D.J. Cash MoneySCRATCHIN' TO THE FUNK Part I00:09:46
D.J. Cut-Up - LegalScratchin' To The FunkSound MakersTTED30141985D.J. Cash MoneySCRATCHIN' TO THE FUNK Part II00:12:03
D.J. Cut-Up - LegalWhere's The Party At?Sleeping BagSBUKLP41988D.J. Cash MoneyTHE MUSIC MAKER00:03:39
Legal Label - ProfileRun-D.M.C. - Old Skool MixProfilePRO7971DJ2005D.J. Cash Money (as D.J. Cashmoney)RUN-D.M.C.: OLD SKOOL MIX00:08:27
Legal Series - Anthology Of Go-GoAnthology Of Go-Go Volume OneT.T.E.D.TDE30121986D.J. Cash MoneyANTHOLOGY OF GO-GO Part 100:22:07
Legal Series - Anthology Of Go-GoAnthology Of Go-Go Volume OneT.T.E.D.TDE30121986D.J. Cash MoneyANTHOLOGY OF GO-GO Part 200:22:19
Legal Series - Anthology Of Go-GoAnthology Of Go-Go Volume TwoT.T.E.D.TDE30121986D.J. Cash MoneyANTHOLOGY OF GO-GO Part 300:20:32
Legal Series - Anthology Of Go-GoAnthology Of Go-Go Volume TwoT.T.E.D.TDE30121986D.J. Cash MoneyANTHOLOGY OF GO-GO Part 400:21:58


DJ Cash Money (Jerome Hewlett) is a monumental figure in the history of DJing, often cited as the bridge between the "old school" party rockers and the modern "turntablist" movement. Hailing from Philadelphia, he is credited with some of the most fundamental technical innovations in the craft. Below is a summary of key information:

Historical Significance & "Firsts"

The "Triple Crown" Winner: In 1987-1988, Cash Money became the first DJ to win all three major DJ championships within a single year: The New Music Seminar Supermen DJ Battle, the DMC American DJ Championship, and the DMC World DJ Championship.

Hall of Fame Inductee: In 1998, he was the first DJ ever inducted into the Technics DJ Hall of Fame, cementing his status as a global icon of the craft.

Technical Innovations

DJ Cash Money revolutionized how the turntable is used as an instrument. His most notable contributions include:

The "Battle Style" Setup: He is widely credited as the first DJ to turn the turntable 90 degrees (so the tonearm is at the top). This "vertical" or "Battle Style" positioning prevents the DJ's hand from hitting the tonearm during intense scratching and remains the industry standard for scratch DJs today.

The Transformer Scratch: Alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Cash Money perfected and popularized the "Transformer" scratch-a rhythmic technique of toggling the crossfader while moving the record to create a sound similar to the 1980s cartoon robots.

New Techniques: He is also credited with pioneering or perfecting the Chirp scratch and the Pee Wee Herman scratch, adding a level of speed and musicality that was unprecedented at the time.

Career Highlights

Discography: As part of the duo Cash Money & MC Marvelous, he released the influential 1988 album Where's The Party At?, featuring hits like "Ugly People Be Quiet" and "Find An Ugly Woman."

Production & Remixing: Beyond the decks, he has produced and remixed for high-profile artists including Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Public Enemy, and P.M. Dawn.

Cultural Impact: His aggressive yet soulful "Philly Style" influenced a generation of DJs, including Fatboy Slim and the Scratch Perverts.

"I was the first cat to ever put the tone arm at the top of the turntable. I didn't do it for any other reason than to make my set better." - DJ Cash Money