John W. Bowman Jr. (born March 20, 1958), better known by his stage name DJ Kool, is an American rapper who produced several popular rap singles in the late 1980s. As a performer, he is best known for his 1996 hit single "Let Me Clear My Throat", the title track from his 1996 album of the same name.

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupLet Me Clear My Throat (Live) · DJ KoolLet Me Clear My Throat℗ 1996 American Recordings, LLC, under exclusive lic...

Watch the original video of DJ Kool's hit song "Let Me Clear My Throat".

2023年10月30日 · D.C. native DJ Kool joined WTOP’s Jason Fraley to reflect on the iconic anthem. The 1996 rap song “Let Me Clear My Throat” has finally been certified platinum.

DJ Kool is an American DJ and rapper born in 1958 who, in the late 1980s, produced several popular rap singles. Born in 1958 in Washington, D.C., his influence from his years of working the go-go and rap circuits became apparent in his music.

DC in the House! Hanging with the original, one and only DJ Kool on the Capital Jazz Cruise 2025!

John W. Bowman Jr., better known by his stage name DJ Kool, is an American rapper who produced several popular rap singles in the late 1980s. As a performer, he is best known for his 1996 hit...

Naughty by Nature, The Sugarhill Gang and more. A fusion of feel-good go-go music with hip-hop's original block-party aesthetic led DJ Kool to the fore in rap's return to the old school during the late '90s.

John W. (born March 20, 1958), better known by his stage name DJ Kool, is an American DJ and rapper who produced several popular rap singles in the late 1980s.

Explore the rhythmic legacy of DJ Kool, the influential DJ and rapper hailing from Washington, D.C. In this exclusive performance, witness DJ Kool's magnetic stage presence as he delivers the...