Best part of the New York Times obit was the kicker: “Mr. Magic was often described as arrogant, although his on-the-air manner was smooth and warm,” wrote Douglas Martin, who really seemed to get it: ...

DJ Mr. Magic, one of hip hop’s biggest springboards to commercial radio, died Friday of a heart attack. Born John Rivas, he launched and hosted the first all-rap radio show in the U.S., “Rap Attack.” ...

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