
One of the original turntablists, J Rocc founded the Beat Junkies in 1992 with Melo-D and Rhettmatic, who began his career in the mid-80s as a solo DJ.
In addition to mixtapes and his own production for Stones Throw releases, J Rocc has been the DJ for Madlib’s live shows and was the 3rd member of Jaylib, a collection featuring the late great J Dilla. He joins KCRW's own turntable specialist, Anthony Valadez for an all 45's guest set in advance of his upcoming show, Ultimate Breaks and Beats, a vinyl-only DJ throw down featuring legendary artists Biz Markie, Breakbeat Lou and Peanut Butter Wolf.
Concert poster for Ultimate Breaks and Beats
KCRW’s Resident DJ is a sonic laboratory where artists are invited to reinvent, reimagine, and lean into their most eclectic, creative impulses. Resident DJ airs every Thursday night/Friday morning from midnight to 1 a.m. PT, and can be streamed anytime on the KCRW app. Just in time for Pride Month, Hercules & Love Affair will be our Resident DJ for June 2026.