Jeru the Damaja

American rapper from Brooklyn, New York, born Kendrick Jeru Davis, 1972. The Sun Rises in the East (1994, produced by DJ Premier), Wrath of the Math (1996). 'Come Clean,' 'D. Original,' 'Ya Playin' Yaself.' Brooklyn boom-bap with conscious lyrics. Premier's production at its grimiest. Golden age underground classic.