The Unknown DJ
| The Unknown DJ | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Andre Manuel |
| Born | Detroit, Michigan |
| Origin | Compton, California, U.S. |
| Genres |
Gangsta rap West Coast hip hop |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | Orpheus |
| Associated acts |
Compton's Most Wanted MC Eiht |
The Unknown DJ, born Andre Manuel, is one of the pioneers of West Coast hip hop.[1] His productions had a strong electro feel, amongst them "Basstronic", "808 Beats" and "Let's Jam". He also produced several tracks for Ice-T, among them his first gangsta rap recording, "6 in the Mornin'" (1986). The Unknown DJ continued as a producer for MC Eiht's crew Compton's Most Wanted. He also produced music for artists such as A.L.T., Brownside, N.W.A, Bobby Jimmy, and King Tee.
Discography
Albums
- Unknown's House (Techno Kut, 1990)
Singles
- 808 Beats (Eight Hundred and Eight Beats) (Techno Hop Records, 1984)
- Beatronic (with DJ Three D) (Techno Hop Records, 1984)
- Let's Jam (Techno Hop Records, 1985)
- Break-Down ("Dance Your Pants Off !") (Techno Kut, 1988)
- X-Men (with DJ Slip) (Techno Kut, 1988)
- Revenge of the X-Men (with DJ Slip) (Techno Kut, 1988)
- Basstronic (Techno Kut, 1988)
- This Is Electro (Techno Hop Records, 2008)
References
- ↑ Woodstra, Chris; Bush, John; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2008-02-28). Old School Rap and Hip-Hop. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 15–. ISBN 9780879309169. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
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