DJ Spinna

The Profile

DJ Spinna (Vincent E. Williams) is a Brooklyn DJ, producer, and remixer known for bridging underground hip hop and soulful house. Active since the 1990s, he’s one-half of Jigmastas and has released acclaimed projects on labels including Rawkus and BBE.

Member of Jigmastas with Kriminul; associated with Rawkus Records. Heavy Beats, Volume 1 (1999) includes features by Missin’ Linx, Apani B Fly, Talib Kweli, Thirstin’ Howl III, and Eminem; blends vocal cuts with instrumentals; noted for unusual loops and gritty drums. Brooklyn roots referenced in reviews.

ZiOn reviews DJ Spinna’s Heavy Beats, Volume 1 (1999, Rawkus): an 8-track, ~30-minute EP balancing vocal cuts and instrumentals. Features include Missin’ Linx, Apani B Fly, Talib Kweli, Thirstin’ Howl III, and Eminem. Production leans on unusual loops, gritty drums, and crate-digger flair. Verdict: appealing and high-quality, if not a capital-M masterpiece.