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==DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival==
==DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival==


The DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" festival is an annual [[festival]] that is held in the [[Liberty City (Miami)|Liberty City]] area of [[Miami]] in honor of Moss.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peace in Da Hood|url=http://www.festivals.com/viewevent.aspx?eventid=Bu67eFs06oM%3D|work=Festivals.com|publisher=Festival Media Corporation|accessdate=20 May 2012}}</ref> It promotes his philosophy of "peace in the hood."<ref>{{cite web|title=The DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival |url=http://www.biscaynetimes.com/news/news_2006/news_0906_peacerally.htm |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120720185454/http://www.biscaynetimes.com/news/news_2006/news_0906_peacerally.htm |dead-url=yes |archive-date=20 July 2012 |work=Biscayne Boulevard Times |publisher=Biscayne Boulevard Times |accessdate=19 May 2012 |author=Victor Barrenechea |format=News article }}</ref>
The DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" festival is an annual [[festival]] that is held in the [[Liberty City (Miami)|Liberty City]] area of [[Miami]] in honor of Moss.<ref>{{cite web|title=Peace in Da Hood|url=http://www.festivals.com/viewevent.aspx?eventid=Bu67eFs06oM%3D|work=Festivals.com|publisher=Festival Media Corporation|accessdate=20 May 2012}}</ref> It promotes his philosophy of "peace in the hood."<ref>{{cite web|title=The DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival |url=http://www.biscaynetimes.com/news/news_2006/news_0906_peacerally.htm |archive-url=https://archive.is/20120720185454/http://www.biscaynetimes.com/news/news_2006/news_0906_peacerally.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 July 2012 |work=Biscayne Boulevard Times |publisher=Biscayne Boulevard Times |accessdate=19 May 2012 |author=Victor Barrenechea |format=News article }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{cite pressrelease|url=http://www.miamidade.gov/comm/Press_Releases/05-08-18_peace-hood.asp |title=4th Annual DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival |publisher=PeaceInDaHood.org |date=August 18, 2005 |accessdate=2006-11-14 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061011195946/http://www.miamidade.gov/comm/Press_Releases/05-08-18_peace-hood.asp |archivedate=2006-10-11 |df= }}
*{{cite pressrelease|url=http://www.miamidade.gov/comm/Press_Releases/05-08-18_peace-hood.asp |title=4th Annual DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival |publisher=PeaceInDaHood.org |date=August 18, 2005 |accessdate=2006-11-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061011195946/http://www.miamidade.gov/comm/Press_Releases/05-08-18_peace-hood.asp |archivedate=2006-10-11 }}
*[http://radio.about.com/od/death/a/The-List-Of-Murdered-Deejays-Hosts-And-Radio-Personalities.htm The List of Murdered Deejays, Hosts, and Radio Personalities], article identifying murdered DJs and radio hosts, including DJ Uncle Al
*[http://radio.about.com/od/death/a/The-List-Of-Murdered-Deejays-Hosts-And-Radio-Personalities.htm The List of Murdered Deejays, Hosts, and Radio Personalities], article identifying murdered DJs and radio hosts, including DJ Uncle Al
*[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2001-09-27/news/you-coulda-called-him-al/ You Coulda Called Him Al], article exploring the Miami pirate radio dispute which was allegedly the catalyst for DJ Uncle Al's murder
*[http://www.miaminewtimes.com/2001-09-27/news/you-coulda-called-him-al/ You Coulda Called Him Al], article exploring the Miami pirate radio dispute which was allegedly the catalyst for DJ Uncle Al's murder

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DJ Uncle Al
Birth nameAlbert Leroy Moss
Also known asUncle Al
BornAugust 14, 1969
Miami, Florida, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 2001(2001-09-10) (aged 32)
GenresSouthern Rap, Miami Bass Hip hop
Occupation(s)DJ and Rapper
Years active1991–2001

Albert Moss (August 14, 1969 – September 10, 2001), better known by the stage name "DJ Uncle Al," was an American DJ based in Miami, Florida.[1]

Moss was known for his trend setting and innovative abilities in music producing and broadcasting as well as his philosophy of "peace in the hood" and non-violence in the community.[2] He was shot and killed on September 10, 2001.[3][4]

Biography

Moss was born in Miami[5] and graduated from Miami Northwestern High School. In Miami, he gained his experience and popularity over the course of several years. The Not-for-Profit Foundation was named in recognition of his life's works, promotion of non-violence and constant willingness to help others in the business.

DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival

The DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" festival is an annual festival that is held in the Liberty City area of Miami in honor of Moss.[6] It promotes his philosophy of "peace in the hood."[7]

References

  1. ^ "DJ Uncle Al, Biography". All Music. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  2. ^ David "Dro" Rosario (13 October 2010). "Nine Years After DJ Uncle Al's Death, Miami's Hip-Hop Scene Remembers the Legend" (Article). Miami New Times. Miami New Times, LLC. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  3. ^ Dro (11 September 2011). "DJ Uncle Al – Ten Years Later". The 305. Complex Media. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  4. ^ "Gunshot Wounds Kill Dj Uncle Al". Sun Sentinel. Sun Sentinel Articles. 11 September 2001. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  5. ^ "DJ Uncle Al". Discogs. Discogs™. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
  6. ^ "Peace in Da Hood". Festivals.com. Festival Media Corporation. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
  7. ^ Victor Barrenechea. "The DJ Uncle Al "Peace in the Hood" Festival". Biscayne Boulevard Times. Biscayne Boulevard Times. Archived from the original (News article) on 20 July 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
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