DJ Hollywood (born Anthony Holloway; December 10, 1954) is an American MC and disc jockey.
In contrast to earlier MCs like Coke La Rock, who simply spoke over backing tracks, DJ Hollywood incorporated rhythm and rhyme into his sets, which has led him to be described as the progenitor of "hip-hop-style rapping" by figures such as Kurtis Blow and author Jonathan Abrams.
[2] Abrams identifies DJ Hollywood's influences as Jocko Henderson, Pigmeat Markham, Gil Scott-Heron, and Rudy Ray Moore.
He has since returned to performing in the New York City area, appearing with Tha Veteranz which reunited him with his former partner Lovebug Starski.
[4] DJ Hollywood is featured in the 2024 PBS series Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution.