The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame has welcomed one of its inductees—legendary Hip-Hop artist DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado —as an official member of its board of directors.
Throughout his life and career, Johnny “Juice” Rosado has been known and admired in many roles. These roles include Emmy and NAACP Image-nominated composer, award-winning producer, turntablist, sound and electronic engineer, musician, b-boy, educator, lecturer, and mentor. He was originally from the Bronx and grew up in Uniondale.
“The LIMEHOF is essential in archiving Long Island’s artistry. My decision to join the board was to provide diversity regarding the curating and presentation of artists who otherwise may have gone unnoticed. Hopefully, my voice, along with the other esteemed members of the board, will accurately reflect the full spectrum of innovative artists that Long Island has been known to produce.”
– DJ Johnny Rosado
In 2008, he was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame as a member of Public Enemy, and in 2013 he took the stage and performed as Public Enemy were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is currently the Music Director and DJ for Public Enemy.
With almost 40 years in the music industry, he has contributed to some of Hip-Hop’s greatest works. In addition to being in Public Enemy, over the years, he has lent his production, composition, engineering, and scratching skills to projects by other legendary artists such as the Mandrill, Mavis Staples, Ben Harper, Beastie Boys, Slick Rick, Leaders of the New School, KRS One, DMC, and C&C Music Factory.
“We are thrilled to bring someone of Johnny‘s musical stature to our board. We are looking forward to implementing his ideas and insights and assisting in making LIMEHOF one of the most important musical institutions in the country.”
– Ernie Canadeo, LIMEHOF Chairman
DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado is still very active in his music career and is currently on tour with Public Enemy as part of its 2025 Guns N’ Roses tour. For more information about LIMEHOF’s board of directors, click here.
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