On Saturday 15th June 2002, Norman was officially cited in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Birthday Honours List with the recommendation that he be appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire, an MBE no less, awarded on merit for "deejaying and services to music". As young as he was, Norman eventually became hooked on all aspects of black music, becoming increasingly influenced by his father's huge collection of original 60's Jazz, blu beat, ska and rock steady reggae from Jamaica. His father also introduced the young Jay to the delights of the powerful new and exciting r&b soul sounds emminating from late 60's. He witnessed the disco phenomenon first-hand while visiting family in New York. One of his relatives was a successful Brooklyn DJ and Jay stayed for several months.