Releases by Mixer / D.J.
D.J. CASH MONEY
| Year | Release Title | Label | Mix Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Jam Scratchin' | Slice | JAM SCRATCHIN' | 00:02:52 |
| 1985 | Scratchin' To The Funk | Sound Makers | SCRATCHIN' TO THE FUNK Part I | 00:09:46 |
| 1985 | Scratchin' To The Funk | Sound Makers | SCRATCHIN' TO THE FUNK Part II | 00:12:03 |
| 1986 | Anthology Of Go-Go 1 | T.T.E.D. | ANTHOLOGY OF GO-GO Part 1 | 00:22:07 |
| 1986 | Anthology Of Go-Go 1 | T.T.E.D. | ANTHOLOGY OF GO-GO Part 2 | 00:22:19 |
| 1986 | Anthology Of Go-Go 2 | T.T.E.D. | ANTHOLOGY OF GO-GO Part 3 | 00:20:32 |
| 1986 | Anthology Of Go-Go 2 | T.T.E.D. | ANTHOLOGY OF GO-GO Part 4 | 00:21:58 |
| 1986 | Run-D.M.C. - Old Skool Mix | Profile | OLD SKOOL MIX | 00:08:27 |
| 1988 | Where's The Party At? | Sleeping Bag | THE MUSIC MAKER | 00:03:39 |
| 1997 | Old School Need Ta Learn'o Plot II | Greens International | PLOT II Side A | 00:14:54 |
| 1997 | Old School Need Ta Learn'o Plot II | Greens International | PLOT II Side B | 00:16:14 |
| 1997 | Old School Need Ta Learn'o Plot II | Greens International | PLOT II Side C | 00:13:22 |
| 1997 | Old School Need Ta Learn'o Plot II | Greens International | PLOT II Side D | 00:15:50 |
| 1999 | Push Yer Hands Up | Pias | PUSH YER HANDS UP Scratch Mix | 00:06:37 |
| 1999 | Scratch Masters | Strictly Bizness | THE MUSIC MAKER | 00:03:20 |
Information:
Below is a summarised biography created using Google Gemini in April 2026...
Jerome "DJ Cash Money" Hewlett is a foundational figure in hip-hop history, specifically credited with elevating the turntable from a playback device to a sophisticated musical instrument. Emerging from the vibrant Philadelphia scene in the 1980s, he is often cited by peers as one of the most technically proficient DJs to ever touch the decks.
The Architect of the "Transformer"
While several DJs experimented with the sound, Cash Money is widely credited with perfecting and popularizing the Transformer Scratch. By using the crossfader to cut a long, rhythmic sound into short "clicks," he created a mechanical, robotic effect that changed the sonic landscape of scratching.
The 1988 "Triple Crown"
Cash Money’s technical dominance was solidified in 1988 when he became the first DJ to win three major world championships in a single year:
DMC World DJ Championships (London)
New Music Seminar World DJ Championship (New York)
American Music Seminar
His 1988 DMC routine is still studied by "turntablists" today for its seamless blend of musicality, speed, and trick mixing.
Key Contributions & Innovations
Turntablism Pioneer: He was one of the first DJs to be described as a "turntablist"—a term meant to distinguish those who use turntables to create new music rather than just playing records.
The "Pee Wee Herman" Scratch: Beyond the Transformer, he innovated several distinct scratch patterns that became industry standards.
Cultural Ambassadorship: As part of the duo DJ Cash Money & Marvelous, he released the classic album Where’s The Party At? (1988), proving that Philly’s "street" style of DJing had global commercial appeal.
Legacy and Influence
"Cash Money was the one who really showed us that you could be a musician with the turntables. He had the funk, but he also had the math."
— Common sentiment among 90s era DMC champions.
He was the first DJ inducted into the Technics DJ Hall of Fame, and his influence can be heard in every scratch-heavy record from the late 80s through the modern era. Unlike many of his contemporaries who relied on pure speed, Cash Money was known for his impeccable timing and "funk," ensuring that his technical displays always remained danceable.