LaMont Carson

LaMont Carson affectionately known as “DJ X-Treme”one of many nicknames, was born on September 13, 1965 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Eugene Carson and Hermie Hughes Nixon. He was called home on Saturday, June 7, 2014. As a young child, LaMont developed a love for music. LaMont had been spinning his soulful music flavor as a DJ since 1979. He loved all types of music but was heavily influenced by Deep House, Dance Classics, Old School Hip-Hop, R&B and Jazz.He got his start in radio broadcasting when his first Hip-Hop mix was played on “The Jerry Bloodrock Show” on WHBI-FM in Newark, New Jersey in 1981. He worked in the radio broadcast industry at WANM, WAMF, WIQI, WHBX, WHBT, WRAS and WGHR.LaMont received his education at Florida A &M University where he became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He was initiated at Upsilon Psi chapter in 1985, #8, Tenacious 21. He completed his studies at Georgia State University. LaMont had deep technology roots and was a Sr. IT Project Manager for Entertainment projects at Turner Broadcasting. He managed game, video and mobile products for CartoonNetwork.com, AdultSwim.com , ToonamiJetstream.com and CNN.com. He also served as an IT consultant for WebMD, Ericsson, MediaOne, Dell Secureworks and in addition to the US, he worked in Scotland, London and Sweden.In 2008, LaMont launched BasementSoul.com, a full-time Internet-based radio station. BasementSoul.com presents a full spectrum of SOUL music including Rare Soul, Soulful House, Neosoul, Dance Classics, Jazz, Afro Beat, Reggae and Latin. The station features live remote broadcasts and mixes from DJs from around the world. Independent recording artists are featured during regular rotation and music is submitted from global listeners.LaMont was Founder and CEO of ALV Web Design. An Internet solutions provider which delivered e-business, branding and multimedia solutions to small, mid-size and large businesses. He used the most up-to-date technology to manage existing sites as well as develop new e-business solutions for his clients. His team included experts in all areas of web-based technology including graphics, programming, technical writing, content and project management, beta testing, and consulting. His vision was motivated by his spirit for being an entrepreneur. He said, “Creativity and technology are not my hobbies, they are my passion”.His greatest accomplishment of all was being the best Dad ever to Alana and Langston and the most wonderful husband to the love of his life Alvinda. LaMont leaves behind to cherish precious memories: his wife, Alvinda Haywood Carson, daughter Alana Carson, son Langston Carson, brother Rene Carson (Tess) of Jersey City, NJ, Nephew Mark Favor, New Jersey, Aunts Loreen Battle, New Jersey, Bernice Bell, New Jersey, L. Mae Rivers (Solomon) New Jersey, Josephine Jessup, New Jersey, Adele Carson, New Jersey, Eloise Smith, New Jersey, Christine Rotilu, New Jersey, Ann Hall (James), Georgia, Georgia Minter (TY) New Jersey, Lorraine Smith

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LaMont Carson

September 13, 1965 - June 7, 2014