John W. Bowman Jr. (born March 20, 1958), better known by his stage name DJ Kool, is an American rapper who produced several popular rap singles in the late 1980s.
As a performer, he is best known for his 1996 hit single "Let Me Clear My Throat", the title track from his 1996 album of the same name.
Raised in Washington, D.C., his influence from years of working the go-go and rap circuits became apparent in his music.
The song also began by sampling "Hollywood Swinging" by Kool & the Gang.
The song is a recognizable dance floor-filler, and the track remains popular to this day[update].