| The Unknown DJ | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Andre Manuel |
| Born | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Origin | Compton, California, United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1984–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. 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.