Paul C
Paul C. McKasty (September 20, 1964 – July 17, 1989), better known as Paul C, was an East Coast hip hop pioneer, producer, engineer, and mixer in the 1980s. Before his death on July 17, 1989, McKasty gained recognition for his work with notable artists such as Devo, Organized Konfusion, Kwamé, Queen Latifah, Biz Markie, Ultramagnetic MCs, Rahzel, and Eric B & Rakim. Complex called him "one of the most important figures in the development of sampling" and Questlove of the Roots called McKasty, "damn near the J Dilla of his day."
Paul C | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul McKasty |
| Born | September 20, 1964 |
| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | July 17, 1989 (aged 24) |
| Genres | Hip hop, East Coast hip hop, Pop rock |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, turntables, synthesizer, drum machine, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1985–1989 |
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