DJ Clark Kent, the veteran hip-hop producer behind Jay-Z's 'Brooklyn's Finest' and Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Sky's the Limit, ha died at age 57.
His family confirmed his death in a statement posted to Instagram on Friday. “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, known to the world as DJ Clark Kent. Clark passed away Thursday evening surrounded by his devoted wife Kesha, daughter Kabriah and son Antonio,” read the statement. “Clark quietly and valiantly fought a three year battle with Colon Cancer, while continuing to share his gifts with the world.
Franklin began his career in music during the late Eighties, working in New York clubs. After producing the remix for Troop track “Spread My Wings” in 1989, he got his first big break in 1995 producing Junior M.A.F.I.A. and The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Player’s Anthem,” which hit the Billboard Hot 100 at Number 13 and featured Lil’ Kim in her first record.
The producer would also go on to collaborate with Jay-Z, who he had known since they were teenagers, and produce three tracks on the rapper’s massive debut album,Robert Downey Jr.
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