J-1 (Born Jovan Coleman)
DOB Unknown – November 27, 2011
Know professionally as J-1 and The Dear, Los Angeles based musician and producer Jovan Coleman was the drummer in Dam Funk’s trio, Master Blazter which also counted Computer Jay as a member. Coleman also played in Animal Kingdom as well as Shafiq Husayn’s En’AFreeKa Ensemble. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Coleman ultimately settled in L.A. where he quickly became part of the city’s vibrant funk/soul/boogie scene. He released The Yellow (EP) in June of 2011. Jovan Coleman passed away in Sweden on November 27, 2011. Cause of death was not immediately released.