DJ Kay Slay, also known as DEZ in the graffiti world, recently painted a mural in tribute to Justo. The mural can be found in Harlem, NYC on 106th btwn Park and Madison in the JHS 13 playground.

Just weeks ago we were all hit with the horrific news of Justo Faison's accident. Not only was the pioneering promoter responsible for the Mixtape Awards ; the only award show geared to celebrate and show appreciation to the grind and dedication of the Mixtape DJ. He was a dedicated father, the best son a mother could have and a friend to many. The news devastated hundreds of people in and out of the music industry. Many sent donations in to help his family, others tried to cope by starting internet memorial pages where literally hundreds signed and left their heartfelt thanks and condolences. Although I may not be able to ease the pain running through the hearts of you all, I can assure you of this. While Justo is not with us in the physical he has left behind a legacy that is timeless and will CONTINUE. "When u give awards to everybody else, whose gonna reward you?. . . ." -Papoose (Dedication song to Justo) Friends of Justo have already executed the plans for the 10th Annual Justo's Mixtape Awards, set for November/December. Stay on your grind. Sponsors Holla! Contributions for his son are still greatly appreciated. The Faison family thanks all that have offered monetary and emotional support. To make a donation contact Nelson nels@tmail.com. Send all other inquiries to Justosmta@gmail.com www.themixtapeawards.com Peace & Blessings -sommer xo

We asked some DJs to write a few lines about Justo:


DJ Bijal
Justo was a great guy, always gave me a call if he had something going on that I could be a part of to help me out. From my mixtapes appearing in anything he was apart of to offering me a slot on his music choice radio show. Always trying to what he can to give mixtape djs exposer. Although, I never had to chance to meet him in person he was a great person always willing to help out the new guys on the block. Justo strived to increase the value djs and as done so, we will miss him for he has done more for us then was asked of him. You will be missed.


DJ Showtime
Just O was a close friend of mine. Notice I said FRIEND. The Mixtape awards are a great achievement for the DJ and Just O had mad love for us. But in the same breath, the man was my friend. We talked about more than music, we were friends. I'm going to miss my boy for real.

Doo Wop
If there was a "union" for dj's, Justo would be the president. He made people look at us in a higher regard. Justo went in his own pocket to start the mixtape awards. There'll NEVER be another. Rest in peace fam


DJ Excel - Skr@tch M@k@niks
I never had the chance to meet Justo but from what I've heard about him recently, it is a great loss for myself & all of those who do know him..... As well as those, like myself who havent's had the chance. It's always the good one's that go too soon.

DJ Irie - Official DJ of the Miami HEAT and 99 Jamz Miami
I wasn’t a Mixtape DJ when Justo first reached out to me.
I knew who he was and what he did and I had a lot of respect for him for dedicating soo much of his time to DJ’s.
But the day that Justo called me to tell me how cool he thought it was for me to be dj’s for an NBA team it blew me away.
I was like this guy talks to the biggest dj’s in the business like all the time and he’s calling me to give ME props!!
It took me a while to grasp it and just figure out how cool JUSTO was. We became good friends after that 1st conversation and my face always lit up when I saw Justo’s name on my caller ID cuz I knew I was about to talk to someone special.
Justo Thanks for being wonderful person you are and always will be in my heart
Your Friend
Irie

DJ Tafari
Rest in Peace to one of the few cats in the game in it for the love of the Art and the Music rather than the industry & hype. Condolences to his family, especially his Mother & young son.


DJ Wreck
Philly's #1 mixtape DJ
I knew Justo for over 10 yrs. He was a good dude, who I respected a lot. He was a person to know in the industry, who helped the mixtape game get to where it is. He always showed me and others respect. He is a V.I.P. in the mixtape industry, and he will be missed. He set an example who many should follow.

J-Love
Major loss for the hip hop world and the DJ community my condolences goes out to justo's family and his son.... He played a major role in my career and my life... A man full of love for others, he will be sorrily missed by myself and many others, one love. j-love


DJ Babe
Justo was good peeps, he reached out to me several times and I thought – with all of the DJs in NYC why did dude call up a DJ in Detroit to get features in The Source and to introduce me to other industry folks. I really appreciated the things he did for me. I just sent him a new mixtape last week and thought about calling him Saturday for feedback, then I got the call. My thoughts are with his family, I appreciated the man.

DJ June Buhg & DJ Tecneek (Orlando MixTape Kingz)
My condolenses go out to the Faison Family. I was not fortunate enough to meet Justo but I was fortunate to have communication with him thru email. Justo took DJ's like me to another level and recognized us for the artist we are. He opened up the eyes to the industry letting everyone know that if it wasn't for us...the DJ's...the HipHop culture would be lost! May he rest in peace.

DJ Skream
RIP to Justo being a mixtape DJ I appreciate what he did for the DJ's and the mixtape game he brought it to the fore front he was good man RIP to him and condolences to him family DJ Skream Full Impact ALL Starz.

DJ Kurupt
Justo was a very good friend of mine & for every dj in the game this was a man who didn't just side for one dj but all of them he respected the game for what it was & me as a dj I appreciated it.. He will be missed

DJ Junior Tec
I WANT TO GIVE MY RESPECT TO JUSTO FOR HE HAS NOMINATED ME FOR 3 YEARS IN HIS AWARDS, HE ALWAYS MADE ME HANG ON TO THE GAME AND GAVE ME GOOD ADVICE, I WANNA SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY, AND HOPE HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE THAN WE ARE, WE WILL MISS YOU JUSTO.

DJ Flaco
Justo is a definite loss to the mixtape game! i send my deepest love to his family. my name is DJ Flaco (Flacoflash) Ohio's reggaeton mixtape king (period). I never got to meet Justo but, i know the impact that he had and, will always have on the mixtape game. i am willing to contribute some of my time to create a mixtape with any other DJ who is willin to put a mixtape together in memory of Justo. Lets all get together and keep whatt he started alive.(let's put the egos aside)
R.I.P. Justo, "always remembered"

DJ Eclipse (Non Phixion, Halftime Radio Show, Rock Steady Crew, Fat Beats)
Justo was truly one of the very few people in the "industry" who was a genuinely nice guy. If there was anything he could do for you, he would. Regardless of whether it benefited him or not. I met Justo back in the Nervous Records days when he was pushing the Boot Camp Clik projects. He was a promo guy that I actually got to know outside of the business. That's rare. His passing is just another reality check that anyone can go at anytime no matter who they are. My condolences go out to his family.

Big Earl CEO Big Earl Productions
My name is Big Earl I am a Promoter / Artist Mgr/Hip hop historian Repping out of The south, born and raised in the Boogie Down Bronx (The Mecca) & (Zulu Nation) I never got a chance to meet Justo but as The real Hip Hop Head that I am, I always looked up to Justo and all the accomplishments he had achieved, He will always be remembered here in Orlando.Florida!