The Unknown DJ

The Unknown DJ
Birth name Andre Manuel
Born Detroit, Michigan, United States
Origin Compton, California, United States
Genres
Years active 1984โ€“present
Labels Techno Hop, Orpheus
Associated acts ICE T
King T
X-Men
WC
Facade
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

Singles

References

  1. โ†‘ Woodstra, Chris; Bush, John; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas (2008-02-28). Old School Rap and Hip-Hop. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 15โ€“. ISBN 9780879309169. Retrieved 30 June 2012.


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