Famous Trenton Hip-Hop Artists
Wise Intelligent
An American rapper from Trenton, New Jersey. In 1989, together with a culture Freedom and Father Shaheed, they formed Poor Righteous Teachers. PRT was known as a socially and politically conscious hip hop group, with musical content inspired by the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths. After PRT, Wise enjoyed a successful solo career.
DJ Ready Red
Trenton born, he is celebrated for architecting the early sound of Rap-A-Lot Records.
Being a founding force behind the Geto Boys, he became an architect of Houston’s raw, cinematic hip-hop sound. Through his visionary sound and cultural influences, DJ Ready Red didn’t just produce music, he helped define an era and carve Houston’s place in the DNA of hip-hop.
After leaving the group, he returned to his hometown of Trenton until his death in 2018.
Tony D
DJ, MC and producer born in Imperial Valley, California. Tony’s early records were sampled by New Jerseys own Naughty by Nature. He is best known as a producer for Poor Righteous Teachers, Blvd Mosse , and others.
Fatha Ramsey
DJ, vinyl enthusiast and beat-maker based in Trenton, NJ. He is well known for spinning rare 45 RPM records and founder of the renowned DJ collective 45 Bandits.
Locally, Fatha Ramsey is best known for curating and DJing community-focused cultural events in Trenton.
DJ Juice
Mixtape and video blend DJ based in Trenton NJ. Throughout his career, DJ Juice became a cornerstone of the Trenton music scene, widely known for his intricate blends and capturing the soundtrack of the city, partially during the 1990’s and 2000’s. He was a three time SEA Blends Award winner and received a prestigious Juston’s Mixtape Award. Juice passed in 2025.
