Keith Shocklee is a pioneering DJ who began performing at the local youth center on Long Island in 1974, only a year after Hip Hop was established. Keith gives credit to the radio disc jockeys he heard growing up as they would often give rhythming chase phrases as they introduced the next record, frequently talking over the intro of the song. Keith imitated those phrases and added his own feel whenever he would provide music for parties and local gatherings. Keith, who is also known as Wizard K-Jee, was an original member of Public Enemy, which was formed in 1985 along with Chuck
