10.15.2007
Kool DJ Red Alert - The Man, The Myth, The Legend
It has been said; that it is important to remember where you come from, in order to get the proper perspective on where you are going.Just ask Red Alert, and I'm sure he will agree that it was his personal experience while growing up in Harlem that has laid the foundation for his musical street smarts/savvy as well as motivation, determination and consistency. DJ Red Alert's World Famous Radio Mix Show can be heard daily Monday through Friday on New York City's Power 105.1 FM. In addition DJ Red Alert has a radio show heard nationwide on the all new Sirius Satellite Network.
DJ Red Alert is recognized and respected worldwide as one of the founding fathers of Hip-Hop music and culture! He has received numerous awards and accolades including a special award at the first annual Rap Hall of Fame Awards show। The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from IMPACT music trade publication for 1998 and the 1997 Mix Show DJ of the year award from GAVIN. In addition DJ Red Alert was named one of the 50 most influential people in music by ROLLING STONE magazine. Red Alert was recently inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL of FAME in Cleveland, Ohio with his own exhibit. The only DJ of this era so honored! Kool DJ Red Alert was named an honorary ambassador to the United Nations in recognition of his contributions in the field of music. In June 2003 Red Alert was inducted to the Bronx Walk of Fame where past honoree's have included such luminaries as General Colin Powell. DJ Red Alert has appeared in over 50 music videos.
In addition DJ Red Alert was the first to introduce numerous hit records including "Soul II Soul" by Jazzy B and "Hold On" by the group En Vogue! If an artist ever hears his or her stuff on Red Alert's shows, you can bet they can assume their work is indeed truly slammin'.
RED continues to be a catalyst for a lot of up and coming artist's. He represents the history and future of hip-hop music and culture. He is constantly surging forward to break new ground in this business called entertainment.
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