Damn… every Saturday, Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl. Hit the jump for a special message from DJ Premier.
I want to send out the utmost respect and condolences to the memory of John Rivas — aka Mr. Magic.
He passed away this morning of a heart attack.
True hip hop heads know that his history is so long due to him being the first rap mixshow to ever be on commercial radio on New York’s WBLS (107.5) with Marley Marl and Fly Ty in 1982-1984. Then went on to to WHBI in October 1984 and then back to WBLS in 1985 and WDAS in Philly. Simultaneously he paved the way for all radio stations that ever did mixshows and also sparked the career of Boogie Down Productions due to the ids he showed when they came to shop their demo to him and was turned away which then sparked “South Bronx” and “The Bridge Is Over”. He was known for his direct and sarcastic attitude on the air and every artist wanted his approval when it came to breaking new records. He even had songs dedicated to him by the legendary Whodini (“Mr. Magic’s Wand”) which was surprisingly produced by one of my favorite artists, Thomas Dolby.
Shouts out to Marley Marl & Fly Ty for the correct information on this. Rest in Peace Mr. Magic.
- DJ Premier
DOWNLOAD: Mr. Magic’s Rap Attack v.1 | Mr. Cee – Mr. Magic Tribute (Live On Hot97)
R.I.P.
damn R.I.P.
if it wasn’t for him, there wouldn’t be hip hop on a worldwide scale…definitely a pioneer
RIP
Damn. RIP I was young when my pops or uncle listened to WBLS when he had his shows. But I remember him even more when he had a show on 91.5fm I think with Mr. Cee in the 90′s. wish mixshows were like they were before and not just on college/independent radio shows and Sirius.
Damn, I feel this one
RIP
whats even sadder that it makes me wanna research him now
R.I.P. Mr. Magic
RIP
man. if it wasnt for this man, and the rap attack, i wouldnt be alive today. thats as real as it gets. you will always be remembered. Rest in Peace mr Magic
R.I.P. MR MAGIC
DAMN!!!! WTF! Another CLASSIC LEGENDARY DJ down!!!! SUCKS!!!
I CAN’T BELIEVE IT. WE PLAYED IN ALL THE MAIN SPOTS TOGETHER BACK IN THE DAY I WILL MISS HIM R.I.P
[...] legendary Mister Cee just spun a tribute for the fallen Mr. Magic earlier today. I invite you all to listen to it courtesy of DJ [...]
Mister Cee: Mr. Magic Tribute Mix | 2dopeboyz said this on October 2nd, 2009 at 10:01 am
WHAT THE FUCK?! 2009 been deadly. RIP.
We went from losing the future, to a neo-legend, to a pioneer passing away.
R.I.P. Mr. Magic. Hip Hop Forever.
Lost too many this year, R.I.P.
DID NOT KNOW HE WAS LATINO THATS MY FAMILY LAST NAME RIVAS
WELL WE LOSE A LEGEND R.I.P. YOU WILL BE MISSED
damn, another one…RIP
R.I.P. Sending to his family a Mr. Mr. Magic
MagiC Super Super BLAST BLAST. If u had a
record out in the 80′s and never got one u
were not official. R.I.P.
jesus….very saddening…r.i.p. Magic…
R.I.P Mr. magic… I remember the wbls days… wow… too many losses this year… whats going on ?… i can imagin the party going on in heaven this weekend!… so sad to lose so many important people i grew up looking up to… damn!
REST IN POWER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiUGgavu5dQ&feature=player_embedded#
r.i.p.
I still got a tape from late 85……Rest In Power.
They say these things happen in 3′s…so i pray that its over.
R.I.P. Mr. Magic, DJ AM, & Grandmaster Roc Raida
Damn man…. I was just tellin my dude most of these cats don’t even remember when you had to wait until Friday and Saturday night to her Hip Hop on the radio!!! And Mr.Magics Rap attack was MY full blown introduction to my full understanding of Rap music back in 1985 ( I was in junior high school)!!RIP to a legend!!
r.i.p. mr magic. another dj for heaven…3 in 2 months!.damn!
r.i.p.