Overview

• A family member found Brown in his Harlem apartment on Sept. 13 after he missed a scheduled DJ shift.
• His mother, Martha Brown, confirmed the news to TMZ on Sept. 16.
• Harlem venues where he worked, including Ethyl’s Bar & Restaurant and Barawine, posted tributes honoring him.
• Brown’s breakthrough came producing Ludacris’ “Tell It Like It Is” on Release Therapy, which won Best Rap Album at the 2007 Grammys.
• His credits include Drake’s “Shut It Down” and Beyoncé’s “Mine,” reflecting a career in production dating back to 1999.