Producer/Engineer/DJ, Public Enemy
Johnny “Juice” Rosado is an award winning, Emmy & NAACP Image Award Nominated Composer, Producer, Turntablist, Engineer, Musician, B-boy, Educator, Lecturer, and Mentor.
Raised in the Bronx, he witnessed the birth of Hip-Hop right on his doorstep. He learned the art of rocking (breaking) in the late 70’s, becoming an elite dancer and mentor to younger dancers. One of those dancers was a young Busta Rhymes.
Moving to Strong Island in the early 80’s, he immediately made an impact on the Long Island’s budding Hip-Hop scene.
His work, especially with Public Enemy, has been embedded into Hip-Hop history. With almost 40 years in the industry, he
has worked with artists like Mandrill, Mavis Staples, Beastie Boys, Slick Rick, Leaders of the New School, KRS-One, DMC, C&C Music Factory, The Oddysy, and My World.
In 2007 he was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame and in 2013 he took the stage as a member of Public Enemy as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.