Producer Johnny J. (real name Johnny Jackson) died from an ostensible suicide in County Jail at L.A in Friday.

Johnny spent time in L.A's County Jail after driving under the influence (DUI - Driving under the influence of alcohol) charge.

As reported J.J threw himself from the topmost level of the detention center at the County Jail,and got killed instantaneously.

Johnny J. first gained reputation after producing "Knockin' Boots" hit single for for rapper Candyman (was his friend and classmate at BERKLEE).

Johnny J produced 2Pac hits such as "All Bout U" and "Hit Em Up", "How Do U Want It", "Picture Me Rollin'" and the posthumous single "Until the End of Time".

Few links: Johnny J discography at Discogs and Myspace.

Next a few memorable videos of Johnny J:

Johnny J. Video Interview talking about 2Pac:

Johnny J's studio video:

Johnny's Tribute to 2Pac: