Jean-Jacques Cadet (born February 22, 1976), better known by his stage name J-Live, is an American rapper, DJ, and record producer.

Life and career

J-Live released his debut studio album, The Best Part, in 2001. It featured production by DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Prince Paul. In 2002, his second studio album, All of the Above, was released on Coup D’état. It has sold 30,000 copies. J-Live's third studio album, The Hear After, was released in 2005. In 2008, he released the fourth studio album, Then What Happened?, on BBE. In 2011, he released a studio album, S.P.T.A. (Said Person of That Ability). From 1998 to 2002, J-Live served as an English teacher in Brownsville and Bushwick, Brooklyn.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances