"Sear was more than a voice on the radio. He was a force, a friend, and family to so many of us! The station will run a memorial show in his honor on March 12 during his usual time slot, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST, where friends and collaborators will share memories and celebrate the incredible life he lived."
"I really like doing my show. I have fun doing it because it's what I wanna do. I play what I wanna play and I talk my shit, give people credit, and still have fun...It's good for me, it's good for my heart, it's good for my soul."
"Born and raised in New York, Lord Sear, real name Steve Watson, first found an audience as a touring DJ for Kurious before joining the Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show on WKCR in the 1990s. Watson eventually became a co-host on the show, which would provide an early platform for influential artists including Jay-Z, Nas, and Wu-Tang Clan."
Lord Sear, born Steve Watson, was a pioneering DJ and radio personality who significantly influenced hip-hop culture. Born and raised in New York, he began his career as a touring DJ for Kurious before joining the Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show on WKCR in the 1990s, where he helped launch the careers of Jay-Z, Nas, and Wu-Tang Clan. In 2004, Watson joined Shade 45, Eminem's SiriusXM station, initially as co-host of the All Out Show before launching his own program, The Lord Sear Special. Beyond radio, he collaborated with notable artists including the Beastie Boys and MF DOOM, released solo singles, and contributed voice work to Grand Theft Auto games. Shade 45 honored his legacy with a memorial show.
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