Instagram/DJ Clue & J. Cole & Clips Music DJ Clue: From Queens mixtape legend to modern resurgence, shaping hip-hop across generations with iconic beats and collaborations. April 13, 2026 AceShowbiz - DJ Clue has been a defining force in hip-hop since the 1990s, known for his iconic mixtape drops like "Cluminati!" and his distinctive evil laugh that have become staples in the genre. Rising from the streets of Queens, he transitioned from distributing mixtapes while living at home to securing a deal with Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records and becoming a fixture on New York's Power 105 radio station.