DJ Ralph M

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DJ Ralph M still remembers a Halloween party he attended in 1982, where he was first introduced to hip-hop and break dancing. He was fascinated by the turntable and his dream was to become a Mixmaster on KDAY, a famous Los Angeles radio station. When he was thirteen, he received that opportunity which was an inspirational and educational moment for him. DJ Ralph M is best known as the DJ and producer for Funkdoobiest as well as working with Chicano hip-hop legend Kid Frost. Also known as DJ Mixican and DJ Ralph "Tha Funky Mexican" Medrano, he mixed on several releases with Funkdoobiest including their 1992 album Which Doobie U B?, which includes their hit single “Bow Wow Wow.”